Speaker stand for lsi7

xftman
xftman Posts: 153
edited January 2013 in Speakers
My lucky day on CL. Scored a pair new in box lsi7(Cherry) for < 1/2 of Amazon selling price to complete my lsi (lsi15Cherry, lsiC, lsiF/X, lsi7 PSW650 sub) 7.1 set up. I have the Onkyo 809 (just down grade from H/K 7550D and save some money for my Emo xpa-5 and an Adcom GFA555II). Considering use the lsi7 as front height or back so I am looking for a stand. For experts out there, will this stand hold up the lsi7? If I use as back I need to have them stand over my couch. Is 30-inches stand to hight or to low? Should I go for the 24-inches for more stability?

http://www.amazon.com/Sanus-Systems-Natural-Foundations-Speaker/dp/B00133TUK4/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1359413552&sr=8-7&keywords=sanus+speaker+stand

Thanks advance,
Joe
MAIN:
Front- LsiM 707 (MIT Terminator 2 Bi-Wire),
Center- lsiM 706,
Surrounds- lsi F/X,
Power sub PSW1000,
Receiver- Harman Kardon Avr 3700,
Amp - Emo XPR-5.

Secondary (2.1):
LsiM 703,
HK Avr 3700,
Yaqin MS-30L,
Polk DSW-PRO 400.
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  • specd_out
    specd_out Posts: 505
    edited January 2013
    I just ordered the exact same stand for my Lsi9s. I did a lot of read and the sanus stands get a lot of good reviews.

    A few things I plan on doing to increase stability is adding sand into the stand if possible, and using blu-tack or some sort of poster putty to help anchor the speaker to the stand.
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    2Channel Rig Polk Audio LSi9 Cherry| Carver C-1BillD Mod|Carver M1.0t MkII Opt2|Pro-ject RM 1.3|SpeedBox S|AQ King Cobras|AQ Rocket88|
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  • xftman
    xftman Posts: 153
    edited January 2013
    specd_out wrote: »
    I just ordered the exact same stand for my Lsi9s. I did a lot of read and the sanus stands get a lot of good reviews.

    A few things I plan on doing to increase stability is adding sand into the stand if possible, and using blu-tack or some sort of poster putty to help anchor the speaker to the stand.

    I read many reviews on this series too and look like they are good for the money and hopefully match the color too. What color did you order? I saw a black new on Ebay for a lot less.
    MAIN:
    Front- LsiM 707 (MIT Terminator 2 Bi-Wire),
    Center- lsiM 706,
    Surrounds- lsi F/X,
    Power sub PSW1000,
    Receiver- Harman Kardon Avr 3700,
    Amp - Emo XPR-5.

    Secondary (2.1):
    LsiM 703,
    HK Avr 3700,
    Yaqin MS-30L,
    Polk DSW-PRO 400.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2013
    I wouldn't say that 30" is too high. Mine are perched atop a couple of JBL L80T towers that are almost 60 lbs each and 33" x 14" x 12". Of course my office chair is set a little high! But those LSis aren't going anywhere! But yeah, it's better and more aesthetic to have some nice stands! Good suggestions above!

    cnh
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  • specd_out
    specd_out Posts: 505
    edited January 2013
    xftman wrote: »
    I read many reviews on this series too and look like they are good for the money and hopefully match the color too. What color did you order? I saw a black new on Ebay for a lot less.

    I wanted the mocha but they where out where I got them, so I did cherry
    HT Rig Samsung 64F8500 |Pioneer Elite BDP-52FD|Pioneer Elite VSX-32| Two Carver TFM-15cb Bridged for mains|Polk Audio RTiA5 Cherry|Polk Audio CsiA6 Cherry|Polk Audio T-15 Heights|Polk Audio FXia6 Surround|DIY 8cuft Dayton Ultimax 15" powered with a Crown XLS1000
    2Channel Rig Polk Audio LSi9 Cherry| Carver C-1BillD Mod|Carver M1.0t MkII Opt2|Pro-ject RM 1.3|SpeedBox S|AQ King Cobras|AQ Rocket88|
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  • gdpeck
    gdpeck Posts: 840
    edited January 2013
    specd_out wrote: »
    I just ordered the exact same stand for my Lsi9s. I did a lot of read and the sanus stands get a lot of good reviews.

    A few things I plan on doing to increase stability is adding sand into the stand if possible, and using blu-tack or some sort of poster putty to help anchor the speaker to the stand.

    I think these will work for LSi7s, but I wouldn't put LSi9s on them. According to Sanus website they are for speakers up to 25lbs. The 9s are 33lbs each.
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  • specd_out
    specd_out Posts: 505
    edited January 2013
    I searched around. There are a few people using these stands with lsi9 and similar sized speaker. I dont think sanus even offers a stand that they state supports more then 25lbs.

    I dont have kids or large pets so I an confident I will be ok
    HT Rig Samsung 64F8500 |Pioneer Elite BDP-52FD|Pioneer Elite VSX-32| Two Carver TFM-15cb Bridged for mains|Polk Audio RTiA5 Cherry|Polk Audio CsiA6 Cherry|Polk Audio T-15 Heights|Polk Audio FXia6 Surround|DIY 8cuft Dayton Ultimax 15" powered with a Crown XLS1000
    2Channel Rig Polk Audio LSi9 Cherry| Carver C-1BillD Mod|Carver M1.0t MkII Opt2|Pro-ject RM 1.3|SpeedBox S|AQ King Cobras|AQ Rocket88|
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,221
    edited January 2013
    I own these and I've used them for LSi9's and am currently using them with my LSiM703. I have them filled with sand and I've been very happy with them. 24" seems a little low to me, but I guess it depends on your seated position.

    http://www.amazon.com/SANUS-SYSTEMS-SF-30B-Steel-Speaker/dp/B0006885FS/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1359423012&sr=1-3&keywords=sanus+speaker+stand

    On a side note, I have my 7's as surround speakers on a shelf. Also used them with B-tech 55 wall mounts with success. I offered them up to another member, but never heard back from them. I'd sell the mounts for cheap if you were interested in going that route.
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  • dhart86
    dhart86 Posts: 1,594
    edited January 2013
    I've used the exact same stand for a pair of 7's. No problem!!!! Can't help you regarding the height though
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,746
    edited January 2013
    xftman wrote: »
    http://www.amazon.com/Sanus-Systems-Natural-Foundations-Speaker/dp/B00133TUK4/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1359413552&sr=8-7&keywords=sanus+speaker+stand

    Those stands are crap. However, their Ultimate stands are excellent.
    specd_out wrote:
    A few things I plan on doing to increase stability is adding sand into the stand if possible,

    You can't, the post is solid.
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  • xftman
    xftman Posts: 153
    edited January 2013
    F1nut wrote: »
    Those stands are crap. However, their Ultimate stands are excellent.
    Do you own one of those "crap"? I saw the ultimate stands but for the price someone could just upgrade to lsi15.
    MAIN:
    Front- LsiM 707 (MIT Terminator 2 Bi-Wire),
    Center- lsiM 706,
    Surrounds- lsi F/X,
    Power sub PSW1000,
    Receiver- Harman Kardon Avr 3700,
    Amp - Emo XPR-5.

    Secondary (2.1):
    LsiM 703,
    HK Avr 3700,
    Yaqin MS-30L,
    Polk DSW-PRO 400.
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  • xftman
    xftman Posts: 153
    edited January 2013
    Thanks for all replys. I just order a pair cherry for $74 shipped. If someone looking for BLACK, Ebay has for only $29.97 + shipping ($25 for me) so it is lot cheaper but I need cherry to match my speaker.
    MAIN:
    Front- LsiM 707 (MIT Terminator 2 Bi-Wire),
    Center- lsiM 706,
    Surrounds- lsi F/X,
    Power sub PSW1000,
    Receiver- Harman Kardon Avr 3700,
    Amp - Emo XPR-5.

    Secondary (2.1):
    LsiM 703,
    HK Avr 3700,
    Yaqin MS-30L,
    Polk DSW-PRO 400.
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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    edited January 2013
    I have the black ones. Some advice, do not tighten the screws much at all, only use a "hand" screwdriver anymore than barely snug and its split city. I easily split mine sanus replaced the broken pieces but just saying barely snug makes them plenty sturdy.
    Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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  • xftman
    xftman Posts: 153
    edited January 2013
    jeremymarcinko wrote: »
    I have the black ones. Some advice, do not tighten the screws much at all, only use a "hand" screwdriver anymore than barely snug and its split city. I easily split mine sanus replaced the broken pieces but just saying barely snug makes them plenty sturdy.

    Thanks for the advice. I order today hopefully deliver by Friday and ready for Sunday super Bowl.
    MAIN:
    Front- LsiM 707 (MIT Terminator 2 Bi-Wire),
    Center- lsiM 706,
    Surrounds- lsi F/X,
    Power sub PSW1000,
    Receiver- Harman Kardon Avr 3700,
    Amp - Emo XPR-5.

    Secondary (2.1):
    LsiM 703,
    HK Avr 3700,
    Yaqin MS-30L,
    Polk DSW-PRO 400.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,133
    edited January 2013
    I had those stands and sent them back. They are not very good. Much better products out there.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,746
    edited January 2013
    xftman wrote: »
    Do you own one of those "crap"?

    As a matter of fact, I did. Total crap. I replaced them with the Ultimate stands the next day.
    I saw the ultimate stands but for the price someone could just upgrade to lsi15.

    $300.00 more isn't going to get you a pair of LSi 15's. Besides, who said they are upgrade!?!
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  • waffle blossums
    waffle blossums Posts: 1
    edited January 2013
    I just got the cheery ones for some AV123 speakers, not bad at all for the money. Actually very solid.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,746
    edited January 2013
    Look guys, for a speaker stand to do its job it needs to be non-resonant and have mass. The more mass, the better. Therefore, look for stands that can be shot loaded, which excludes all the wooden stands that I'm aware of.

    Sanus did an excellent job when they designed the Ultimate stand. You can read about the features on their site. Skylan stands are also excellent, completely non-resonant and I highly recommend them. This truly is a case of you get what you pay for.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    edited January 2013
    It'll be just fine. They're is always "better " something. The weight of the speakers add the needed mass and mdf doesn't seem to resonate terribly.
    Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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  • xftman
    xftman Posts: 153
    edited January 2013
    F1nut wrote: »
    Look guys, for a speaker stand to do its job it needs to be non-resonant and have mass. The more mass, the better. Therefore, look for stands that can be shot loaded, which excludes all the wooden stands that I'm aware of.

    Sanus did an excellent job when they designed the Ultimate stand. You can read about the features on their site. Skylan stands are also excellent, completely non-resonant and I highly recommend them. This truly is a case of you get what you pay for.

    I totally agree with you - YGWYPF -. Those ultimate stands are excellent. reasons go for UF30 are cheap and matching cherry color to my lsi7. I will go for ultimate when I have $$$ for lsiM series.
    MAIN:
    Front- LsiM 707 (MIT Terminator 2 Bi-Wire),
    Center- lsiM 706,
    Surrounds- lsi F/X,
    Power sub PSW1000,
    Receiver- Harman Kardon Avr 3700,
    Amp - Emo XPR-5.

    Secondary (2.1):
    LsiM 703,
    HK Avr 3700,
    Yaqin MS-30L,
    Polk DSW-PRO 400.
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  • specd_out
    specd_out Posts: 505
    edited January 2013
    F1nut wrote: »
    You can't, the post is solid.

    No bueno. Well I will have to figure some other way to add weight. I only paid $3.00 after work discount and some coupons i had. I figure they are worth at least that
    HT Rig Samsung 64F8500 |Pioneer Elite BDP-52FD|Pioneer Elite VSX-32| Two Carver TFM-15cb Bridged for mains|Polk Audio RTiA5 Cherry|Polk Audio CsiA6 Cherry|Polk Audio T-15 Heights|Polk Audio FXia6 Surround|DIY 8cuft Dayton Ultimax 15" powered with a Crown XLS1000
    2Channel Rig Polk Audio LSi9 Cherry| Carver C-1BillD Mod|Carver M1.0t MkII Opt2|Pro-ject RM 1.3|SpeedBox S|AQ King Cobras|AQ Rocket88|
    ISF Level 2 Certified Calibrator
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