Folks, I recently purchased some new HiVi speaker stands. Although I really like them, Jon Lane told me that the top plate is a bit thin. As such, my new speakers will weigh too much for them. That being said, I am looking for new stands.
The matching stands for my new speakers cost $400! Just really don't want to pay that much for stands. I found these and they look like a viable option:
http://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-ssmb24-24-speaker-stand-pair-square-steel-base--240-750
The Daytons top plate measures 6 5/8" X 8 1/4" and can withstand up to 75-lbs. My new speakers weigh in at almost 60 lbs. each. Just wished the top plate was a bit bigger. My new speakers are 12" wide and 15" deep. So, the bigger the top plate the better imho.
A few guys over at AVS recommended these:
http://www.standsandmounts.com/vtirfseriescastiron24inchspeakerstandsrf24.aspx
I am not too familiar with VTI, but they sure look promising. The question is, however, are the VTI stands worth nearly double the cost over the Daytons? The top plate on the VTIs measures 6 1/2" X 8" and can withstand up to 100 lbs.
Lastly, are metal stands better than MDF stands? Both the Daytons and the VTI's can be filled with pellets/sand. Is that a good idea given my new speakers weigh in at almost 60 lbs. each? Are there any other stands that I need to be looking at? My new speakers set me back pretty good. Just do NOT want to pay $400 for a set of stands. Someone at AVS mentioned Bello. But, from what I have seen thus far they are also pretty expensive as well. As always, and and all info/feedback with be most appreciated. Thanks!
Cheers,
Phil
PS The bigger the top plate the better!