I agree with @soix.
Speakers On Wheels?
Hi All,
Unfortunately I have to move again and the best I could do, is a large studio space on the fourth floor of a 1930’s era building in a sketchy part of town. This should dispel any notion that all audiophiles are wealthy. The most difficult part of this move will be to get Quad 2905 ESL’s up four flights of stairs without banging them around. I was thinking that I would really like to put the Quads on wheels when they’re in the apartment, so that I could back them up against the wall when not using them and then bring them forward and into place when I want to listen to them. It’s of course important that I mark where the speakers need to be when it’s listening time. Also, I may choose to add a large floor rug so that in itself presents another logistical challenge. Any ideas or recommendations in order to make my life somewhat easier is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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I advocate wheels for heavy speakers, slip surfaces for medium sized (sized so speaker doesn't move, but moves with effort). to help find best and then alternate locations and alternate toe-in my optional positioning, comments 3 wheels/slip sheets, so it's more weight per wheel, and 3 always finds solidity, avoiding shims. casters: dual wheel furniture grade have less wobble in their axels than high quality single wheel. surface mounted versions of wheels is easy to find. Avoid Tip Over When Moving: flat bottom, no skirt, 2 wheels front, 1 wheel rear, and two anti-tip corner blocks rear, just above, not touching the floor normally, hit the floor if speaker begins to tip. a good time to consider tilting the speakers back, aim tweeter up to seated ear height, and alter angle of initial reflections off floor and ceiling mine, lying on their face, the skirt is the anti-tip solution, front block tilts the speaker back. btw, I'm 75, have used spikes, other methods, they are no better in my experience, and limit movement needlessly, restrictively. |
@soix I didn't think of the threaded gliders. I do have titanium disc gliders under my cones but it still seems like a lot of work. @elliottbnewcombjr I certainly appreciate your advice and thorough explanation. Tip over prevention was I something I didn't think of. |
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