Short Speaker Stands?

TomB
TomB Posts: 106
edited September 2011 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
I hope I'm posting this question in the right forum - if not, please move it, and let me know the correct one.

I'm looking for some REALLY short speaker stands for my Monitor 7's. I've been using the 8-10" Plateaus that I got when I bought the speakers new back in 1982.

We've been moving some furniture around, and now they're a little too tall for our current setup. (WAF, but I'm afraid I have to agree...)

We used to have a set of stands for my wife's old Sansui speakers that just raised the speakers an inch or two off of the floor, and tilted them back at a bit of an angle. Is anything like that available? I did some checking online, but I couldn't find anything.

Thanks for any ideas. Oh, and I'd prefer to buy, rather than build.

If I can find something, the Plateaus might end up as a karma item, if there's any interest.
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  • djperez81
    djperez81 Posts: 388
    edited August 2011
    Check racksandstands.com they might have what your looking for.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,107
    edited August 2011
    Not sure what your budget is, but check these out:
    http://www.lovanusa.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_9&products_id=71

    The 6" version may work for you. They can be had much heaper if you search the net.

    I recently purchased the 18" version and really like them. The spikes are adjustable and you could tilt them if need be. They look much better than the photo's suggest. Enjoy!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2011
    Lovan(Sound Anchors Knockoff) and Sound Anchors are a bit pricey Conradicles, as a casual suggestion.

    I'd check out the previous recommendation of www.racksandstands.com as they are bound to have a proper fit for you.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • TomB
    TomB Posts: 106
    edited August 2011
    Thanks, all.

    I checked Racks and Stands - the only thing close to what I need is a 5 1/2" set from Wood Technology that was of rather poor quality, according to the reviews. (It also doesn't look like it has any tilt.)

    The Lovan is probably a bit more stand than I need; they're all too tall, as well.

    I may end up building something, after all. What's the correct angle?
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  • Bobsama
    Bobsama Posts: 526
    edited August 2011
    Wood Tech lacks tilt. I have a set of like 6" stands from them and I spiked only the front to give them a bit of a tilt.
    polkaudio Monitor 5 Series II
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    TEAC AG-H300 MK III stereo receiver
    beyerdynamic DT-880 Premium (600 Ω) headphones
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  • TomB
    TomB Posts: 106
    edited August 2011
    Thanks, Bob.

    Upon closer inspection, I may be able to cut down the Plateau stands to a suitable height. They also have the right tilt.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited August 2011
    I have some wood tech's center 18 inch black ash and some 16 inch bookshelfs sittin in my closet but the do look good with black rti
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  • kolbywhite28
    kolbywhite28 Posts: 49
    edited September 2011
    I'm a fan of online stores and I think they have there several speaker stands there for you to choose from..you can try bestbuy, ebay, etc..
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