Speaker Stand Suggestions for LSiM 703

rburgess714

I have a problem, I keep buying gear and could not help but pick up some 703s, I now need stands 24"-26" in height. I would like to keep it around $100. Here are the ones I am considering. Please provide feedback and suggestions.

TransDeco Speaker Stands, 24-Inch
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CQCIRTG/ref=s9_acsd_hps_bw_c_x_1_w

Sanus Natural Series 24" Speaker Stand for Medium Bookshelf Speakers (Cherry) - NF24C
https://www.amazon.com/Sanus-Natural-Speaker-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B002HDYD88/ref=sr_1_24?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1510297348&sr=1-24&keywords=sanus+speaker+stands

Dayton Audio SSMB24 24" Speaker Stand Pair Square Steel Base
https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-ssmb24-24-speaker-stand-pair-square-steel-base--240-750

Thanks,
RB

Upstatemax

I have the Transdeco stands holding up a set of my Focal 806V's.

Not bad at all, especially for the price.

However, pretty sure Endershadow still has his set of Sanus Ultimate stands for sale...

That's a whole different level stand and for the price, I would be all over them.

F1nut

Out of the 3 the Dayton would be the best as you can and should mass load them. That Sanus is a joke.

rburgess714

F1nut wrote: »

Out of the 3 the Dayton would be the best as you can and should mass load them. That Sanus is a joke.

Thank you sir. Glad you could help me rule out the Sanus it's hard to tell online how they are made and no experience with stands.

sgmsmg

If you decide on the Daytons you might want to wait a bit. Parts Express usually has a sale or sends out coupons around the holidays.

That is if you can wait...

rburgess714

any thoughts on VTI?
VTI DF SERIES 2 SPEAKER STANDS BLACK, 29

rburgess714

Any other budget stand recommendations?

Conradicles

If you can up your budget a bit, I would get these:
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PGDS400

monepolk

You can also mass load the TransDeco. I use them with my 703s.

rburgess714

Appreciate the options guys. Here another I found on Monoprice. Thoughts?




https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=24794&gclid=CjwKCAiA3JrQBRBtEiwAN7cEGkCD9jKA1alimq1sy6P5YN-LN5qkFtjwh8Oo8zD-fVXwyfnEwE4pMBoC4pQQAvD_BwE

F1nut

The monoprice and Pangea stands look identical. The Pangea stand leaks sand at the bottom of the columns, so I would imagine the mono does as well.

Stands are extremely important to obtain the best performance from the speakers. It's a shame so many cheap out on them.

rburgess714

Yeah, the more I read the more it is obvious to me that stands are critical. I am just trying to find the best bang for the buck. The Dayton's look to be a good option but Monoprice is in CA and I can get them here early next week. Scott had a write up on assembling the Panega's and I think had a fix for sand leaking which I could apply to Monoprice Stands. Also, adding steel shot may be an option.

teekay0007

rburgess714 wrote: »

The Dayton's look to be a good option but Monoprice is in CA and I can get them here early next week.

Yeah, and considering you're probably only going to be using them next week, I'd say get whatever you can get there on the quick!

rburgess714

teekay0007 wrote: »

rburgess714 wrote: »

The Dayton's look to be a good option but Monoprice is in CA and I can get them here early next week.

Yeah, and considering you're probably only going to be using them next week, I'd say get whatever you can get there on the quick!

Haha ..good point. I am just a bit ancey as the 703s are being delivered next week.

mrloren

if the guys at Home Depot are cool they will do most of the cutting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkoiDlDFRaM

I've wanted to try making these but I fear my wife might like them too much.

rooftop59

These are the best you will find new at this price:

https://www.amazon.com/Sanus-Speaker-Stands-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B004STEH08

larlane

I ordered the Sanus above and returned them immediately. Parts missing. Didn't look that sturdy. I bought these from Transdeco and am happy with them.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CQCIRTG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

rooftop59

larlane wrote: »

I ordered the Sanus above and returned them immediately. Parts missing. Didn't look that sturdy. I bought these from Transdeco and am happy with them.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CQCIRTG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Must have been used? I found them very sturdy and I only had them loaded with sand. With sand and shot I think they would be hard to beat for the price...

larlane

The Sanus are certainly well reviewed on Amazon, but the Transdeco are cheaper and I never felt the need to load them. Having actually had both in home, I like the Transdeco better.

DaveHo

I use a Sanus SF stand for my center channel, a Polk LsiM 706, not a small speaker. I wanted more height so I swapped in 26" tubes in place of the 22" that the center stand comes with & filled them with kitty liter. No leaks & it's rock solid. I'd have no qualms putting 703's on 26" Sanus steel foundation stands.

I dislike the gloss finish of the Transdeco stands. Not a fan of glass shelves, or in this case the glass base either. Personal preference is all.

rburgess714

Great recommendations. I think I am wavering between the Monoprice and Daytons?

rburgess714

Upstatemax wrote: »

I have the Transdeco stands holding up a set of my Focal 806V's.

Not bad at all, especially for the price.

However, pretty sure Endershadow still has his set of Sanus Ultimate stands for sale...

That's a whole different level stand and for the price, I would be all over them.

I saw those but I am looking for 24-26 in height and think shipping on those would be a killer.

PSOVLSK

rooftop59 wrote: »

These are the best you will find new at this price:

https://www.amazon.com/Sanus-Speaker-Stands-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B004STEH08

This is what I used with my 703. They are in a closet now because I no longer have bookies, but it's cost prohibitive to try and ship them.

Ray, it's too bad we're not local to one another. I'd give you a great deal.

rburgess714

Ordered the Sanus Steel Series 22". Thank for all the reccomendations.

https://www.amazon.com/Sanus-Speaker-Stands-Bookshelf-Speakers/dp/B004STEH08

msg

Nice, Ray.

You gonna fill them with sand or steel shot or anything?
One of the things I liked about these is that plastic piece for between the posts and the base. The holes are small and it can take a while with play sand, but definitely worth the effort, and no leaks.

I did the sand, and a few strips of Dynamat on the bases. I also like that you can use Velcro ties on the rear post to offer cable support and routing, and it's relatively well hidden. They've increased in price, but I use these for pretty much everything. You can double them up to make longer ties if you need. If you get some, here's a tip - wrap them with the fuzzy side out. They don't snag on stuff this way, and don't attract fuzz and hair and dead bodies.
https://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Black-2-Inch-91140/dp/B001E1Y5O6



Curious to hear your impressions of the 703s.

rburgess714

msg wrote: »

Nice, Ray.

You gonna fill them with sand or steel shot or anything?
One of the things I liked about these is that plastic piece for between the posts and the base. The holes are small and it can take a while with play sand, but definitely worth the effort, and no leaks.

I did the sand, and a few strips of Dynamat on the bases. I also like that you can use Velcro ties on the rear post to offer cable support and routing, and it's relatively well hidden. They've increased in price, but I use these for pretty much everything. You can double them up to make longer ties if you need. If you get some, here's a tip - wrap them with the fuzzy side out. They don't snag on stuff this way, and don't attract fuzz and hair and dead bodies.
https://www.amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-Black-2-Inch-91140/dp/B001E1Y5O6



Curious to hear your impressions of the 703s.

The plan is to fill them, haven't determined with what yet. Waiting to determine the level of effort. Will let you know what I think about the 703s.

teamjhertz

I ended up drilling one of the smaller holes out in the post to allow a larger funnel when I filled them with dried sand

rburgess714

teamjhertz wrote: »

I ended up drilling one of the smaller holes out in the post to allow a larger funnel when I filled them with dried sand

Thanks that's a good idea. How much weight did you add to each stand?

teamjhertz

Here you go

http://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/comment/2281473#Comment_2281473

teamjhertz

The sand added 7 lbs per stand

Clipdat

Are the top mounts/plates for these large enough for LSiM 703s? The specs state that the 703 is 14.5" long/deep.