Stands for Monitor 10's? and a question about spikes
Hey guys,
anyone know of any good aftermarket stands for Monitor 10's?
There was a guy on Ebay making speaker stands for a while, and had some that looked like they might work.
Anyone using stands for Monitor 10's - anything to offer on the height/angle? Wish anything were different, etc?
Should I be spiking everything?
we don't spike speakers at the stand supporting surface, correct?
should everything be spiked at the floor?
why do we do this? Is it so that cabinet acoustics are not lost to the supporting surface, or otherwise deadening
anyone know of any good aftermarket stands for Monitor 10's?
There was a guy on Ebay making speaker stands for a while, and had some that looked like they might work.
Anyone using stands for Monitor 10's - anything to offer on the height/angle? Wish anything were different, etc?
Should I be spiking everything?
we don't spike speakers at the stand supporting surface, correct?
should everything be spiked at the floor?
why do we do this? Is it so that cabinet acoustics are not lost to the supporting surface, or otherwise deadening
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10's were designed to be used with stands...I still have the original Polkstands that I bought with them...I'm sure there is info on them somewhere on here...on aftermarket ones too...Even a milk crate would work..just as long as they weren't sitting flat on the floor...
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I lost my original ones in a flood in the 90's and looked for some replacements for years. Last year I picked up a set but cannot remember who they are made by. They are a natural wood look to them and I like them. They do not have the angle the original ones had but they work. I'll look when I go home at lunch and see if there is a name on them somewhere. I think there was plans on here for the original ones that came with the 10's.HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.
Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's
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PM TennMan or search his started threads from 2 years ago.... he made some himself that looked great and were similar to the originals. The specs can be found on this site by doing a search....2-ch System: Parasound P/LD 2000 pre, Parasound HCA-1000 amp, Parasound T/DQ Tuner, Phase Technology PC-100 Tower speakers, Technics SL-1600 Turntable, Denon 2910 SACD/CD player, Peachtree DAC iT and X1asynchorus USB converter, HSU VTF-3 subwoofer.
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TennMan's thread: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?114625-How-important-is-tilted-stands-for-monitor-10&highlight=monitor+stands
Plans are in PDF here: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?24335-Polk-Audio-Monitor-Series-Stands-Reference
Mine were more like this but not exactly.
http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?24335-Polk-Audio-Monitor-Series-Stands-Reference&p=1417522&viewfull=1#post1417522
I would like to build some someday.HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.
Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's
Additional projects: RTA 12c's -
guys, thanks for the info.
XJ - just had a quick look at those links/threads - this is excellent! thanks very much!
yeah man, if you can find some brand name/model info, be much appreciated!I disabled signatures. -
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Tennman sent me photos and instruction for making the stands for the 10 from shelving he got from lowes ...as I need to make some for my 10's also. they look really great from his pic's so pm him and he will help ya.2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD -
I looked last night and there is no name on the stands. Only thing I don't like is there is no rake.HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.
Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's
Additional projects: RTA 12c's -
excellent, thanks!Tennman sent me photos and instruction for making the stands for the 10 from shelving he got from lowes ...as I need to make some for my 10's also. they look really great from his pic's so pm him and he will help ya.
okay, thanks for looking - yeah, I think I want a set without any tilt, as well.I looked last night and there is no name on the stands. Only thing I don't like is there is no rake.I disabled signatures. -
I'm fairly certain these are the ones I have.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-vdbrSivyVFB/p_188FG8K/Wood-Technology-FGH-8-Oak.html
http://www.amazon.com/Wood-Technology-Series-Hardwood-Speaker/dp/images/B0040ZWS0QHT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.
Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's
Additional projects: RTA 12c's -
wow they look about right...there pretty close to what I'm using now that I bought used...but mine do not tilt back any. and there old and ugly black stands that are peeling pretty badly
and you know how hard black paint is to find. 2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD -
The links for the thread and the PDF don't seem to work anymore. Can someone please help update the links?
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I will try hope this works 2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD -
some pics
2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD -
some where I have a Text file that Tennman gave me that explains what he bought and how many shelving I think from Lowes or home depot that the pic show how to cut!2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD -
I measured off my original stand and posted it here:http://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/57464/original-7b-speaker-stands#latest
not realizing the thread was from 2007.
You definitely want the 6 degree slope. It's for proper time alignment of the drivers.Home Theater/2 Channel:
Front: SDA-2ATL forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/143984/my-2as-finally-finished-almost/p1
Center: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/150760/my-center-channel-project/p1
Surrounds & Rears: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/151647/my-surround-project/p1
Sonicaps, Mills, RDO-194s-198s, Dynamat, Hurricane Nuts, Blackhole5
Pioneer Elite VSX-72TXV, Carver PM-600, SVS PB2-Plus Subwoofer
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That is why I need to hurry up and make my stands, as the one I'm using has no slant to it.2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD -
I have made a couple sets of these.
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Nice! Did you say they were for sale ? 2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD -
Well get busy then. You do know you can't rivet wood, right?That is why I need to hurry up and make my stands, as the one I'm using has no slant to it.
Home Theater/2 Channel:
Front: SDA-2ATL forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/143984/my-2as-finally-finished-almost/p1
Center: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/150760/my-center-channel-project/p1
Surrounds & Rears: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/151647/my-surround-project/p1
Sonicaps, Mills, RDO-194s-198s, Dynamat, Hurricane Nuts, Blackhole5
Pioneer Elite VSX-72TXV, Carver PM-600, SVS PB2-Plus Subwoofer
dhsspeakerservice.com/ -
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westmassguy wrote: »
If only it was that easy Sometimes I am spoiled by how easy aluminum sheet metal is to work with. nothing is easier to form, rough cut, drill, rout and burr.
2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD -
Nice! Did you say they were for sale ?
Not for sale at this time, but I will let you know if I make another set. -
Thanks but just teasing ,though it would be nice to take the easy way out. my table saw burned up a couple years ago. been cutting all my wood project with a 12" miter saw. I 'm working so much Overtime I been putting this off, as I have to work 10 hours a day & Saturdays for about 10 weeks now - contract says they can only make me work 2 Saturdays in a row and the 3rd I get off. this weekend I have off,
So I'm trying to debate if I can hand cut most of this project 1st thing I need to do is make a list of what ronnie bought and go shopping....after some coffee though! 2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD -
Ronnie was pretty crafty. If you make all your cuts right, all the cut edges are hidden or face the rear. Just sand them smooth, and use some matching stain.Home Theater/2 Channel:
Front: SDA-2ATL forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/143984/my-2as-finally-finished-almost/p1
Center: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/150760/my-center-channel-project/p1
Surrounds & Rears: Custom Built forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/151647/my-surround-project/p1
Sonicaps, Mills, RDO-194s-198s, Dynamat, Hurricane Nuts, Blackhole5
Pioneer Elite VSX-72TXV, Carver PM-600, SVS PB2-Plus Subwoofer
dhsspeakerservice.com/ -
I will try hope this works
This forum is great! Took a bit of searching, but shout out to @voltz and @Faustin for posting a pdf file (monitor 10 stands), as the older links do not work anymore. Thank you gents! Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD. -
you are welcome! I had a old vet make my set for me. he makes speakers stands on Ebay so I wrote him with the specs and pics and he did a great job!2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
