Speaker stand questions

[PSU80]

I won the Aperion speak contest and am anxiously awaiting their arrival. I've always had tower speakers so I'm going to need to get some speaker stands and have a few questions.

1- Does anyone have a recommendation for a speaker stand? I"ll be receiving the 6B which is 15" H x 8.3" W x 12.8" D. The website says it weighs 26 lbs. but the product manual I downloaded says 39 lbs. so I'm not sure of the weight.

2- How does the speaker attach to the stand. Are the rubber isolation pads sufficient or do I need something else?

3- The stands will be on a hard wood floor so would I be better off using spikes and floor discs or some sort of rubber feet?

4- I was considering a diy approach using mdf for the base and top and a 3" or 4" pvc tube filled with sand. How this compare with a commercial stand?

Thanks for your help!

 

[sptrout]

I am not familiar with those speakers, but here is a link to a stand company that I have used twice with good results: http://www.standsandmounts.com/

A couple things to watch out for:
1. Make sure the stand you select can handle the weight. I noticed in the past that the stands at most B&M stores are designed for very light speakers, which is one of the reasons I had to use a web-based company for the 75 pound speakers that I had at one time.

2. Do you have kids, or visitors with kids? Speakers on stands can be very dangerous if a child pushes one over.

A couple answers to your questions.

#1. See link
#2. Speakers just sit on the stand. Both of the ones that I have ordered in the past included rubber or felt pads.
#3. My 20 pound Beta 20s sit on 36" stands and have adjustable plastic pads (for leveling). I have hard floors.
#4. ??

 

[ski2xblack]

Congrats, PSU80, lucky dog!

Some folks use Blue Tack earthquake putty to secure their speakers to stands. You can get it at the local Ace hardware or Home Despot.

 

[j_garcia]

www.racksandstands.com

www.audioadvisor.com

Both good places to get stands. DIY is totally an option as well and what you suggest should work fine.

Congrats too, that's a big win!