Center speaker stand?

[Squishman]

Anyone have a lead on a center speaker stand? I think I need to go at least 36" to 40" high. Or I suppose a solid cabinet or shelving? If I had my druthers, I'd have a cabinet with drawers, but I suppose that would vibrate and not be exactly appropriate.

 

[Squishman]

I do have a plastic shelving unit that is about the correct height I can use temporarily. I'd like something better.

 

[TankTop5]

I had this custom made for my Revel 426be and it’s also a TV stand. Think outside the box.

 

[Squishman]

I had this custom made for my Revel 426be and it’s also a TV stand. Think outside the box.View attachment 71796

A farther away photo would be better. I need something higher I think.

 

[TankTop5]

A farther away photo would be better. I need something higher I think.

Here you go… leave my wire rats nest alone… lol

 

[Squishman]

Here you go… leave my wire rats nest alone… lolView attachment 71797View attachment 71798

Super nice man. Maybe I can do something like that. Where do you get cool hunks of wood like that? I just thought of a guy who might make me something. I'll show him your shots! Thx!

 

[TankTop5]

Super nice man. Maybe I can do something like that. Where do you get cool hunks of wood like that? I just thought of a guy who might make me something. I'll show him your shots! Thx!

It’s exotic cedar and I have no clue where it came from. I’m in Colorado and there are several hard wood stores around the state though. I’d start with a hard wood supplier Google search around your area.

 

[Squishman]

I think I'll use this. It's the exact right height and the right color. I could place some heavy duty rubber under the center speaker. It was passed down to me from my dad. My Grandpa bought it in the 1930's, I think at Montgomery Wards. Do you think I should remove the driver from it so it doesn't resonate? Too bad that glass is broken.

 

[Squishman]

Also, what I'll do is add some ballast to the bottom so it's not top heavy.

 

[Mikado463]

I think I'll use this. It's the exact right height and the right color. I could place some heavy duty rubber under the center speaker. It was passed down to me from my dad. My Grandpa bought it in the 1930's, I think at Montgomery Wards. Do you think I should remove the driver from it so it doesn't resonate? Too bad that glass is broken.

If that is at the ht you need it could look super cool IMO, if done correctly. Keep us posted as to what you do.

 

[j_garcia]

I took a pair of old 26" stands, put them side by side and that worked well.

I think I'll use this. It's the exact right height and the right color. I could place some heavy duty rubber under the center speaker. It was passed down to me from my dad. My Grandpa bought it in the 1930's, I think at Montgomery Wards. Do you think I should remove the driver from it so it doesn't resonate? Too bad that glass is broken.

Don't use rubber; use a cloth or use something under the rubber. Rubber directly on the wood will discolor the cabinet of the radio.

 

[Eppie]

I think I'll use this. It's the exact right height and the right color. I could place some heavy duty rubber under the center speaker. It was passed down to me from my dad. My Grandpa bought it in the 1930's, I think at Montgomery Wards. Do you think I should remove the driver from it so it doesn't resonate? Too bad that glass is broken.

I can't imagine the driver resonating much if any. There would be little to no air movement in the cabinet. I would be more worried about the glass vibrating or parts of the radio inside, if you get a sympathetic vibration inside, but that's more of a trial and error thing. The glass can always be replaced.

That's a beautiful piece and if there is family history I would think about a proper electrical restoration to get the radio working again.

 

[Squishman]

I can't imagine the driver resonating much if any. There would be little to no air movement in the cabinet. I would be more worried about the glass vibrating or parts of the radio inside, if you get a sympathetic vibration inside, but that's more of a trial and error thing. The glass can always be replaced.

That's a beautiful piece and if there is family history I would think about a proper electrical restoration to get the radio working again.

The glass is stenciled so it'd have to be reproduced by an artist I imagine. So that's a bummer. Perhaps I could cement the crack back together.
It does work or at least I know it did 20 years ago. My dad had it plugged in back then and it worked. I have had it since about 2008 and I have never plugged it in. Good enough for me to know it did work and probably still does.
I don't have any intention of using it as a radio. I could remove the guts and put them away somewhere for the purpose of keeping it sound or as sound as it probably is.
Thanks @j_garcia for the tip on rubber on the wood.

 

[Teetertotter?]

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[Squishman]

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It's hard to find a center speaker stand that stands as high as I need it. It'll be a beefy speaker so it has to be a real solid stand at that height. Two speakers stands together maybe, but not so sure about that. I am liking the console radio as my pedestal. I don't have the speaker yet. I am hoping by next weekend.

 

[j_garcia]

Thanks @j_garcia for the tip on rubber on the wood.

I know this for the wrong reason

 

[William Lemmerhirt]

Here you go… leave my wire rats nest alone… lolView attachment 71797View attachment 71798

FWIW. I love your cc stand.
Also, do have a rug in front of that speaker? I’ve seen your room, but just can’t remember. If not, I’d highly recommend one as the floor bounce would have to make a mess of intelligibility.
Anyway, sweet stand.

 

[Eppie]

The glass is stenciled so it'd have to be reproduced by an artist I imagine. So that's a bummer. Perhaps I could cement the crack back together.
It does work or at least I know it did 20 years ago. My dad had it plugged in back then and it worked. I have had it since about 2008 and I have never plugged it in. Good enough for me to know it did work and probably still does.
I don't have any intention of using it as a radio. I could remove the guts and put them away somewhere for the purpose of keeping it sound or as sound as it probably is.
Thanks @j_garcia for the tip on rubber on the wood.

Don't plug it in if it's been unused for that long. If the capacitors are original they are likely paper caps with oil and those will short out as they age. Vintage gear needs to have the caps all upgraded to be safe to use, or you will burn out the tubes. Just enjoy that beautiful exterior.

 

[Squishman]

Thx. It's fine. I have zero interest in ever plugging it in. Good to knpw though in case I ever changed my mind. Crazy the thing is 90 years old!

 

[Bodywonderful]

Thx. It's fine. I have zero interest in ever plugging it in. Good to knpw though in case I ever changed my mind. Crazy the thing is 90 years old!

Make sure you oil that wood appropriately, and as a bonus it will smell sensational.