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Difficulty Tilting Martin Logans Foward

My experiments indicate that I get the best sound at my listening position with my 72" Martin Logan Sequel II speakers tilted foward. However, when tilted more than just a little, they are ready to topple over! Anyone out there figure out hot to tilt these foward without knocking them over? Anyone know of any stands that would allow for this? (I emailed sound-anchor but they did not respond).
south_park
plato
1,543 posts
 
My earlier post wasn't meant to be taken literally, but to serve as a model for what needs to be done. If you can somehow add weight to the back or bottom rear of the woofer enclosure without marring or damaging the cabinet, that should bring things back into balance. If the top of the woofer box is flat, you could probably apply weight toward the rear of that surface. Sand-filled bags or lead shot might suffice.
lev335
220 posts
 
I agree with PLATO but before gluing anything try removing the front spikes. If you dont have martin logans new ETC spikes then get them they offer more flexability. The best advice I can give is to call Martin Logan. Good luck
south_park OP
105 posts
 
Thanks for the suggestions far.
1. Can't use shims or spikes (tried both) because while they give you enough tilt, they do nothing to prevent the toppling over of the speaker; they just add to the imbalance.
2. Would not want to weight down the top of woofer box because while it is flat, a weight would oppose the panel and block the sound from exiting the back of the speaker, causing a lack of imaging and focus, lack of ambience. Also, the top of the woofer box is high enough such that it possibly would assist in tipping over the speaker rather than oppose such action.
3. Thought about attaching weights but there is no easy way to accomplish that.
--- keep em coming.
abstract7
541 posts
 
Plato's concept is on the mark--humorous--but imaging a wooden box that sits on the floor and extends beyond the speaker (behind the speaker). Fill the box with lead shot or other suitably heavy material and then use the rear spike taps to attach the rear of the speaker to the box. If it is tightened down firmly it should have some small affect on resonance, but more importantly will make it difficult for the speaker to topple forward.
lev335
220 posts
 
Try putting kickstands from a bicycle. Just kidding I know thats of no help to you sorry. Did you try to take the front spikes off completly. Call MARTIN LOGAN.... Good luck
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