Mapleshade bedrock stands for large monitors

I tried them for a VERY short time, hated the sound. The guy I sold them to had them back on Audiogon not long after he bought them. Pierre has some good ideas, I don't think this is one of them. A "different sound' sums it up nicely. The general thinking is that almost all speakers sound better with some air under them, even most floor standing ones; I have found this to be my own impression. But if you like it go for it.

Having the woofer closer to the floor changes the floor bounce cancellation effect in the lower midrange/upper bass. Nearly all stand mounted or tall floorstanding speakers suffer from this problem. It thins out this musically important area which some people interpret as increased clarity/resolution. The Mapleshade stands don't eliminate the effect, but only changes it. Depending upon your speakers, your room, your musical tastes, etc. you may or may not like the changes.

I think Pierre is GREAT at marketing.

I guess I should clarify "different", as not necesarily better. Bass has a bit more punch, mids are a little more forward and the treble sounds a bit rolled off. Soundstage is a little creepy in that it floats "above" the speakers giving the illusion that the speakers dissapear. But also, keep in mind, this was just my simple DIY version without his crazy expensive brass feet, I used wood all the way with huge brass knobs to "time align" as he so demands. I do have to admit to finding a child like smile when I listen to certain types of music in this configuration.