Filling Speaker Stands

janmike
janmike Posts: 6,146
edited August 2006 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
I just finished filling my Plateau Speaker Stands with lead shot and it really help smooth things out. I noticed the bass to be more solid and the vocals not as hollow. The stands are 23" high with metal tubes and am quite impressed in the difference. Oh, I have LSi9's on the stands. Just another little tweak.
Michael ;)
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,645
    edited August 2006
    Lead shot! Recommended by all the heavyweights.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited August 2006
    I always figured you as a kitty litter kind of guy Jesse....

    I have all my stands filled with urine and fecal matter, 1:2 ratio.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited August 2006
    I use sand in mine. For cost reasons and I figured it's just small rti speakers.

    Ya' think I'm missing something noticeable?
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  • KrazyMofo24
    KrazyMofo24 Posts: 1,210
    edited August 2006
    How much of a difference will $40 stands...to higher quality metal stands make? I have Lsi7's
    Setup:

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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,786
    edited August 2006
    aaharvel wrote:
    I use sand in mine. For cost reasons and I figured it's just small rti speakers.

    Ya' think I'm missing something noticeable?

    Yes, the stench of stands filled with urine and fecal matter, 1:2 ratio.

    Of course, that's urinalysis, not mine.


    :rolleyes:
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited August 2006
    KrazyMofo24 wrote:
    How much of a difference will $40 stands...to higher quality metal stands make? I have Lsi7's

    probably stability. My question is what's the differences between sand vs. leadshot? If everyone thinks the difference is noticeable, then I might go out and purchase some.

    Mr.Blue Light, I'm sorry but I have no idea what you're talking about.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited August 2006
    I do, HILARIOUS.
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  • jdhdiggs
    jdhdiggs Posts: 4,305
    edited August 2006
    mrbigbluelight wrote:
    Yes, the stench of stands filled with urine and fecal matter, 1:2 ratio.

    Of course, that's urinalysis, not mine.


    :rolleyes:

    I find that Dachsand turds do very well in the treble regions, but to help your woofers out, you'd better go Great Dane or larger. Cat urine is definately out as it will kill your tweeter. Of course Russturds help everything.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited August 2006
    I'm trying to have some petrified by Polkfest to hand out as door prizes.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited August 2006
    And I am considering one of these events in the future?

    Sand vs Lead Shot. Not sure. Sand is way too messy for me.
    Michael ;)
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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,622
    edited August 2006
    Sand doesn't doesn't even come to the weight of lead shot. Fill the stands outside because lead shot is a **** to clean up if you spill any.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2006
    Lead shot, breakfast of champions.
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited August 2006
    You can use both. lead shot for weight and stability and sand to fill the gaps left by the lead shot.
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  • Mazeroth
    Mazeroth Posts: 1,585
    edited August 2006
    mrbigbluelight wrote:
    Yes, the stench of stands filled with urine and fecal matter, 1:2 ratio.

    Of course, that's urinalysis, not mine.


    :rolleyes:

    Oh, this one almost made me spit out my 0 sugar 0 carbs Sprite Zero!
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