need a taller speaker stand for Lsi9s (at least 32")

Norm Apter
Norm Apter Posts: 1,036
edited August 2011 in Speakers
I've scoured many of the threads on speaker stand recommendations for Lsi9s, but am having difficulty finding specific references to taller ones. Given the tweeter/woofer configuration of Lsi9s combined with my height (6'2") and listening position, I need something a bit taller than the standard 26-" or 28"-height stands to get the tweeters at ear level.

I've seen many references to brands such as Target, Skylan, VTI and Sanus as being good ones for Lsi9s, but when I've done some background searches I've had difficulty finding anything taller than 28" -- I'd be happy to go with any of these brands or others but I'm wondering if anybody has any specific model-based recs for taller stands that have top plates large enough for securing the rectangular-shaped base of Lsis.

Budget: I'm hoping to find something for $300 or under but would consider higher-priced items if nothing at that price point can meet my needs.
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  • Big Dawg
    Big Dawg Posts: 2,005
    edited August 2011
    How about these?

    http://www.lovanusa.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_17&products_id=103&osCsid=0c973a645ca26ca601c0542b66b05d19
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  • PrazVT
    PrazVT Posts: 1,606
    edited August 2011
    just take a look on racksandstands.com. My VTI stands are 30". Not the prettiest things in the world, but filled w/ sand they are solid.
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  • Timothy Smith
    Timothy Smith Posts: 764
    edited August 2011
    Bell'0 makes a 36" tall steel stand sold by Racks and Stands

    List price is $251/pair, currently on sale for $99.99.

    The specs say capacity is up to 100 lbs. and the top plate is 7" x 7".

    I have a set of these and they are very sturdy and might work for you, especially if you add something to make the base wider.
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  • Tbone289
    Tbone289 Posts: 661
    edited August 2011
    I like these for the price:

    http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=240-806

    You can get them in 30" too. But honestly, if I could afford LSi-9s, I would probably go for something of higher quality.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited August 2011
    Norm,
    Have you tried the Mapleshade 'tweak' of putting the LSi9s on a low floor level type stand and angling them 'up' to your listening spot?

    Just saying it might be something to try.

    Erik

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  • Tbone289
    Tbone289 Posts: 661
    edited August 2011
    Erik Tracy wrote: »
    Norm,
    Have you tried the Mapleshade 'tweak' of putting the LSi9s on a low floor level type stand and angling them 'up' to your listening spot?

    Just saying it might be something to try.

    Erik

    That's a good suggestion. My RT7's were about 3" too low, and I tilted them back about 10 degrees. It worked well.
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  • Norm Apter
    Norm Apter Posts: 1,036
    edited August 2011
    Thanks for the suggestions so far.

    A quick follow-up on top-plate sizes....most of those I've seen measure somewhere in the vicinity of 6" x 6" or 7" x 7". Not that i would expect to find anything close to the size of the Lsi9's base (about 8" x 15"), but would top plates in the 6-7" squared range work OK with these speakers?
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    Bada HD22SE tube CD Player
    Magnum Dynalab Signal Sleuth
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 antenna
    polkaudio Lsi9s (upgraded cross-overs)
    MIT Shotgun S-3 Bi-wire Interface Speaker Cables
    MIT Shotgun S-3 Interconnects (3)
    IegO L70530 Power cords (3)

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    polkaudio RTi A5s (fronts)
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    Signal Cable Analog II Interconnects
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  • Norm Apter
    Norm Apter Posts: 1,036
    edited August 2011
    Erik Tracy wrote: »
    Norm,
    Have you tried the Mapleshade 'tweak' of putting the LSi9s on a low floor level type stand and angling them 'up' to your listening spot?

    Just saying it might be something to try.

    Erik

    That is a good idea. The problem is that I'm in the middle of a move right now and have no speaker stands with which to experiment (I had them sitting on some metal shelving that I picked up Target, but disposed of that during our move).

    Anyway, if I have to go with something a bit shorter, I'll definitely give that a try.
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    Parasound Halo P3 Preamp
    Parasound Halo T3 Tuner
    Bada HD22SE tube CD Player
    Magnum Dynalab Signal Sleuth
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 antenna
    polkaudio Lsi9s (upgraded cross-overs)
    MIT Shotgun S-3 Bi-wire Interface Speaker Cables
    MIT Shotgun S-3 Interconnects (3)
    IegO L70530 Power cords (3)

    HT
    Denon 2808ci AVR
    polkaudio RTi A5s (fronts)
    polkaudio RTi A1s (rears)
    polkaudio Csi A6 (center)
    Signal Cable Ultra Speaker Cables
    Signal Cable Analog II Interconnects
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  • Norm Apter
    Norm Apter Posts: 1,036
    edited August 2011
    PrazVT wrote: »
    just take a look on racksandstands.com. My VTI stands are 30". Not the prettiest things in the world, but filled w/ sand they are solid.

    Good thinking. I just did this and found this pair.
    http://www.racksandstands.com/Transdeco-International-TD32B-TDI1047.html

    Never heard of Transdeco, but it looks like the color would be a nice match for piano-black Lsi9s (the ones I have).

    I also e-mailed Skylan to see about tailoring the height and top plate size of their SM-26 stands. I'm still waiting for a reply from them.
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    Parasound Halo P3 Preamp
    Parasound Halo T3 Tuner
    Bada HD22SE tube CD Player
    Magnum Dynalab Signal Sleuth
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 antenna
    polkaudio Lsi9s (upgraded cross-overs)
    MIT Shotgun S-3 Bi-wire Interface Speaker Cables
    MIT Shotgun S-3 Interconnects (3)
    IegO L70530 Power cords (3)

    HT
    Denon 2808ci AVR
    polkaudio RTi A5s (fronts)
    polkaudio RTi A1s (rears)
    polkaudio Csi A6 (center)
    Signal Cable Ultra Speaker Cables
    Signal Cable Analog II Interconnects
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited August 2011
    Needing an additional 4 inches or so have you looked into some thick heavy granite blocks or such to spike into? That could be a classy solution.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,762
    edited August 2011
    Sanus Ultimate stands are excellent, come in 30" and 34" heights. You can find them for under $300.00 if you look around.

    Skylan stands are also excellent. If you ask Noel nicely (call him), he'll probably make you a pair up to 36" (including 1" spikes) for an upcharge and a little extra for shipping.
    would top plates in the 6-7" squared range work OK with these speakers?

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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited August 2011
    Erik Tracy wrote: »
    Norm,
    Have you tried the Mapleshade 'tweak' of putting the LSi9s on a low floor level type stand and angling them 'up' to your listening spot?

    http://shop.mapleshadestore.com/Stands-For-Small-Speakers/departments/61/


    The best stand is to swap them out for LSi15s.
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