New Lsi9s and "Blu-Tack"?

resperc

I just got my new speakers (Lsi9, LsiC, and Lsi7). They sound awesome. These speakers will be replacing RT55s, CS400, and FX500s. I am so excited. I also bought a pair of Target Audio HR70 stands for the Lsi9s. I will be filling the stands soon with shot and sand. I have heard that some people use/recommend "Blu-tack" (damping compound) to help secure speakers to the top plate on speaker stands and they claim it is very secure and does no permanent damage.

Do any of you do this? Do you recommend it? Will it damage the gloss finish on the bottom of the Lsi9s?

Any suggestions or comments are appreciated. Thanks in advance. Resperc

tryrrthg

I use it on my Dynaudio's and my Polk's. It shouldn't damage anything, just be careful when you try removing the speakers from the stand. Don't try to do it quickly, they will be really stuck. Just wiggle the speakers back and forth until it comes loose. I've used it on my speakers for several years with no problems. That stuff has an iron grip on your speakers, it's good piece of mind to keep them from falling off the stands.

billbillw

I second that. Blu Tack is awsome stuff and it will not do any permanant damage to the finish. Once you unstick it, just rub off any residue with a cloth. I use it all over the place for vibration damping, sticking stuff, and to fill gaps sometimes too.

unc2701

Yep, I use it, too. Keeps the speakers in place even when the g*****mn cat jumps on top of them.

aaharvel

going to try this Blu-Tac stuff. Thanks and good thread.

unc2701

Oh and don't pay $10 for it from audioadvisor- should only cost you $3. Try staples, office depot, art supply stores, etc.

aaharvel

thanks- will make the trek today

tryrrthg

unc2701 wrote:

Oh and don't pay $10 for it from audioadvisor- should only cost you $3. Try staples, office depot, art supply stores, etc.

Yep, something like this works great.

resperc

Thanks for all of the replys. I am going to get some "Blu-tack" this weekend when I get the sand and shot for my new speaker stands. I can't wait to get it all set up. Resperc

rnp614

tryrrthg wrote:

Yep, something like this works great.

So normal poster gunk works for this purpose?! Thats all "blu-tack" is?

tryrrthg

rnp614 wrote:

So normal poster gunk works for this purpose?! Thats all "blu-tack" is?

yep, works like a charm.

unc2701

Yeah, I do find that blu-tack seems to hold its stickiness longer, but maybe that's just because I could see how dirty the white, generic stuff was.

michael_w

Not a bad idea... I wouldn't try it with speakers that offer an unsealed veneer or something just in case the residue decides to get mashed into the wood grain but with a gloss finish it should be fine. Might have to try this with my 7's if they're ever in a position where I might bump one.

resperc

So...

I will be using "Blu-tack" on my new stands and speakers, but how much? Do you guys cover the whole top plate of the speaker stand or do you just apply it at the corners?

Thanks for the advice. Resperc

tryrrthg

Just a pea to marble size piece at each corner should more than do the trick.