LSi9 owners - please show your speaker stand

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  • Roland P
    Roland P Posts: 33
    edited March 2008
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    Unfilled, they are about 10.2Kg each. Google says that's 22.5 pounds
    My HT - JVC DLA-HD2K - Rotel rsx-1065 - Polkaudio LSi9, LSiFx, LSiC - REL Storm III
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  • mightymouse
    mightymouse Posts: 254
    edited March 2008
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    When I was deciding on which speaker stand to buy, I narrowed down my choices to either the HR70 or the MR28. But every now and then I wondered if I should have gone with the HR70, because the HR70 has bigger top and bottom plates, which would make it more stable.

    When your stands are unfilled, and you placed your speakers on top, do the stands feel stable to you?
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  • Roland P
    Roland P Posts: 33
    edited March 2008
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    They feel stable.
    If I push sideways at the top of the speaker, the speaker is the first thing that moves and the stand keeps standing.

    Maybe I fill the stands just to be sure.

    Do you have a picture of the MR28/LSi9 combination?


    I'm thinking of using the HS 100 for my LSiFx surrounds.
    My HT - JVC DLA-HD2K - Rotel rsx-1065 - Polkaudio LSi9, LSiFx, LSiC - REL Storm III
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  • mightymouse
    mightymouse Posts: 254
    edited March 2008
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    Fedex delivered the stands a couple of days ago. But I still haven't assembled them yet.:o

    The MR28 is not welded like the HR70, they need to be assembled. One of these days I will get around to doing it, and I will post a picture once it's all done.

    The MR28 weighs about 32lbs each, unfilled. I have been thinking of just using the stands as they are, unfilled. The only thing that worries me about the MR28 is the small top and bottom plates. Especially the bottom plates, 9x10, it's about two thirds of the size of the HR70 bottom plate.


    And oh, are you using blu tac or any other sticky clay to affix your speakers to the top plate?
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  • Roland P
    Roland P Posts: 33
    edited March 2008
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    mightymouse wrote: »
    And oh, are you using blu tac or any other sticky clay to affix your speakers to the top plate?

    I've only used the sticky round pads delivered with the stands. They are only sticky on one side. You can see them in the second picture I posted.
    My HT - JVC DLA-HD2K - Rotel rsx-1065 - Polkaudio LSi9, LSiFx, LSiC - REL Storm III
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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,620
    edited March 2008
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    dorokusai wrote: »
    Unless there are stairs attached to those stands, speakers shouldn't be either. I applaud your ingenuity....respect the product.

    No ****, I wonder what's holding up the other side of the kitchen table. :eek:
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  • Shannon W.
    Shannon W. Posts: 568
    edited March 2008
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    Here is my LSi system on Sanus Natural Foundation stands.

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    Shannon
    50" Samsung Plasma
    Sony STR-DA4ES "use as Pre/amp"
    Pioneer Elite DV-45A DVD Player
    DLO HomeDock Deluxe iPod docking station
    Directv HR20 Sat. Receiver in black
    Sunfire Cinema Grand 7 Signature Amp
    Monster Cable AVS2000
    Monster Cable HTPS 5100 MKII
    Polk LSi 9's Front R/L
    Polk LSiC Center
    Polk LSiFX R/L Surround
    Polk LSi 7's Rear R/L
    SVS PB12-Plus/2
    Velodyne SMS-1
    Sony PS3
    Click Here To View my Rig
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  • SKsolutions
    SKsolutions Posts: 1,820
    edited April 2008
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    Holy horsec@c&, that SVS is freakin huge!
    -Ignorance is strength -
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  • SlowcarIX
    SlowcarIX Posts: 887
    edited April 2008
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    SKsolutions wrote: »
    Holy horsec@c&, that SVS is freakin huge!

    i dont think so...:D

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    my 7.(1x4) HT setup
    TV - Mitsubishi WD-65734
    AVP / Amp - Onkyo PR-SC885P / D-Sonic 2500-7
    Front - Emerald Physics CS2
    Center - JTR Triple 12LF
    Surround L/R / Back - Polk RTi4 / Polk FXi A4
    Sub - 4 X Hsu ULS15 playing nearfield
    DVD / CDP - Sony PS3/40GB / Sony SCD-XA9000ES
    Belkin PURE AV PF60 / UPS
    Buttkicker

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  • VSchneider
    VSchneider Posts: 443
    edited April 2008
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    Lasareath wrote: »
    Shannon, Those stands look Great!, they match the speaker's colors perfectly!

    I own and love Natural Foundations, too, but they are not very heavy, although the bases are nice and wide.

    - Val
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  • dipiazza
    dipiazza Posts: 363
    edited April 2008
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    SlowcarIX wrote: »
    i dont think so...:D

    is that the av123 sub? its uuuuuge!
    Terps Swimming!
    HT Setup
    TV: Vizio VX32L
    Reciever: Pioneer VSX-D914
    HD-DVD Player: Toshiba HD-A2
    Fronts: Polk R50s
    Surounds: Polk R30s
    Center: Polk R20's
    Subwoofer: SVS 20-39PCi

    2CH Setup
    Integrated: Onix SP3 Tube
    CD Player: Sony CDP-CX355
    Speakers: Onix Strata Mini in PR Finish
    Signal Cable: Classic Speaker, Analog 1 IC

    Headphones
    Grado SR 60, Bang & Olufsen A8, Shure e3

    Other Stuff in Use
    Onix xls, Dual Onix x-subs, Onix Ref .5, Dahlquist M903, Teac A-1D, Marantz 1060
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited April 2008
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    It's not bigger than that? I was expecting much larger from all the talk. How does it sound?
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  • mightymouse
    mightymouse Posts: 254
    edited April 2008
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    Big? How's this for BIG!

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  • SlowcarIX
    SlowcarIX Posts: 887
    edited April 2008
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    dipiazza wrote: »
    SlowcarIX wrote: »
    i dont think so...:D

    is that the av123 sub? its uuuuuge!

    its the Epik Conquest
    my 7.(1x4) HT setup
    TV - Mitsubishi WD-65734
    AVP / Amp - Onkyo PR-SC885P / D-Sonic 2500-7
    Front - Emerald Physics CS2
    Center - JTR Triple 12LF
    Surround L/R / Back - Polk RTi4 / Polk FXi A4
    Sub - 4 X Hsu ULS15 playing nearfield
    DVD / CDP - Sony PS3/40GB / Sony SCD-XA9000ES
    Belkin PURE AV PF60 / UPS
    Buttkicker

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60612
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  • SlowcarIX
    SlowcarIX Posts: 887
    edited April 2008
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    Sami wrote: »
    It's not bigger than that? I was expecting much larger from all the talk. How does it sound?

    the cabinet volume is 1.7 times the 3 dswpro600...and its taking up 1/2 my front door :) Didnt have chance to blast them last night b/c it was late, even with volume at low level, i feel it!

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    my 7.(1x4) HT setup
    TV - Mitsubishi WD-65734
    AVP / Amp - Onkyo PR-SC885P / D-Sonic 2500-7
    Front - Emerald Physics CS2
    Center - JTR Triple 12LF
    Surround L/R / Back - Polk RTi4 / Polk FXi A4
    Sub - 4 X Hsu ULS15 playing nearfield
    DVD / CDP - Sony PS3/40GB / Sony SCD-XA9000ES
    Belkin PURE AV PF60 / UPS
    Buttkicker

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60612
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  • Marcinko7
    Marcinko7 Posts: 121
    edited April 2008
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    www.sanus.com

    Using the 36" natural cherry foundations similar to pictured further above. I have the Lsi F/X's though not the 9's (with two cats!). And yes I'm still trying to get rid of the extra pair shipped to me by mistake. (Broken Record....)
    Denon 3806 Receiver
    Denon 3910 DVD
    Oppo BDP-83 Blu-Ray
    Outlaw 7500 300w x 5 @4 Ohms Amp
    58" Panasonic 800U 1080P Plasma TV
    SVS PB-12 Plus Sub
    Lsi25 Fronts-Cherry
    LsiC Center
    LsiFX Surrounds
    SMS-1 Velo Sub EQ
    PBJ Interconnects
    Blue Jeans Cables

    Everything was going just fine till my buddy poked the cop in the chest and said "did Andy give you your bullet today Barney?"
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  • Shannon W.
    Shannon W. Posts: 568
    edited April 2008
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    I also have a 135lb. Greatdane running around the house and have had no problems with the speakers on those stands.

    Shannon.

    (Kick @ss sub Car!)

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    50" Samsung Plasma
    Sony STR-DA4ES "use as Pre/amp"
    Pioneer Elite DV-45A DVD Player
    DLO HomeDock Deluxe iPod docking station
    Directv HR20 Sat. Receiver in black
    Sunfire Cinema Grand 7 Signature Amp
    Monster Cable AVS2000
    Monster Cable HTPS 5100 MKII
    Polk LSi 9's Front R/L
    Polk LSiC Center
    Polk LSiFX R/L Surround
    Polk LSi 7's Rear R/L
    SVS PB12-Plus/2
    Velodyne SMS-1
    Sony PS3
    Click Here To View my Rig
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  • SlowcarIX
    SlowcarIX Posts: 887
    edited April 2008
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    thanks.

    your dog will keep you ht rig safe! :D
    my 7.(1x4) HT setup
    TV - Mitsubishi WD-65734
    AVP / Amp - Onkyo PR-SC885P / D-Sonic 2500-7
    Front - Emerald Physics CS2
    Center - JTR Triple 12LF
    Surround L/R / Back - Polk RTi4 / Polk FXi A4
    Sub - 4 X Hsu ULS15 playing nearfield
    DVD / CDP - Sony PS3/40GB / Sony SCD-XA9000ES
    Belkin PURE AV PF60 / UPS
    Buttkicker

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60612
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  • SlowcarIX
    SlowcarIX Posts: 887
    edited April 2008
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    target stand with 50lbs lead shots in each. Valcroed to help keep it on. Could not find any anti-cat device at home...except for walmart water and arizona green tea jugs :)

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    my 7.(1x4) HT setup
    TV - Mitsubishi WD-65734
    AVP / Amp - Onkyo PR-SC885P / D-Sonic 2500-7
    Front - Emerald Physics CS2
    Center - JTR Triple 12LF
    Surround L/R / Back - Polk RTi4 / Polk FXi A4
    Sub - 4 X Hsu ULS15 playing nearfield
    DVD / CDP - Sony PS3/40GB / Sony SCD-XA9000ES
    Belkin PURE AV PF60 / UPS
    Buttkicker

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60612
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited April 2008
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    Shannon W. wrote: »
    I also have a 135lb. Greatdane running around the house and have had no problems with the speakers on those stands.

    Shannon.

    (Kick @ss sub Car!)

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    Hey, another Dane owner!
    Mine's 150 lbs, and doesn't go near my speakers. (thankfully)
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  • mightymouse
    mightymouse Posts: 254
    edited April 2008
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    The water jugs look way cool! Does it work?

    Great looking danes there.
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  • SlowcarIX
    SlowcarIX Posts: 887
    edited April 2008
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    mightymouse wrote: »
    The water jugs look way cool! Does it work?

    Great looking danes there.

    yep...the speakers are still on the stand :)
    my 7.(1x4) HT setup
    TV - Mitsubishi WD-65734
    AVP / Amp - Onkyo PR-SC885P / D-Sonic 2500-7
    Front - Emerald Physics CS2
    Center - JTR Triple 12LF
    Surround L/R / Back - Polk RTi4 / Polk FXi A4
    Sub - 4 X Hsu ULS15 playing nearfield
    DVD / CDP - Sony PS3/40GB / Sony SCD-XA9000ES
    Belkin PURE AV PF60 / UPS
    Buttkicker

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60612
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  • snoboarder77
    snoboarder77 Posts: 16
    edited April 2008
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    almost there...
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,386
    edited April 2008
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    snoboarder77 wrote: »
    almost there...

    I hope you brought your own tissues.

    :o
    Sal Palooza
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited April 2008
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    mrbigbluelight wrote: »
    I hope you brought your own tissues.

    :o

    WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
    I'm still rolling over that one.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
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  • dvdit
    dvdit Posts: 16
    edited April 2008
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    I am trying to decide between the Target HR70 and MR28 for my Polk Lsi9. Could someone please post a picture that shows the front and the side of the stand with the Lsi9 mounted? Trying to convince the wife.....a very hard job without a picture. Someone please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  • mightymouse
    mightymouse Posts: 254
    edited April 2008
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    Are you the same dvdit from AA? Must have been the power of google!:D

    Well, my Target MR28 stands got delivered last week, but I still haven't gotten around to assembling them yet... too lazy. But I will post a picture once it's setup.

    As to the difference between the HR70 and the MR28. Both are the same height, 28". The top and bottom plates on the HR70 are larger than the top and bottom plates on the MR28. HR70 is fully welded, MR28 needs to be assembled. Each HR70 weighs about 25lbs, as posted here. Each MR28 probably weighs close 33lbs.

    I went with the MR28 just out of sheer vanity, it is the top of the line. In hindsight, maybe I should have given the HR70 more consideration.

    And one more thing, the audioadvisor specs for the MR28 is wrong. The top plate on the MR28 measures 6x8, the same as the top plate on the MR24.


    Another possibility you can look into the Atlantis Reference Stands. Audioadvisor has them on sale. The 28" one is on sale for $249 plus shipping. The Atlantis Reference stands are even more massive than the Target MR stands. I think each stand weighs something like 40lbs. But the bottom plate only has 3 spikes, as opposed to 4 spikes on all Target stands.
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  • dvdit
    dvdit Posts: 16
    edited April 2008
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    ^^^Yeah, same dvdit from AA. The thing is, my wife wants to see the stand with the speaker mounted. I already have a VTI 31" stand but they look very skinny and a bit too high. I bought the stands for surround speakers a while back. I am still not quite sure I would keep the Lsi9, it all depends on the performance of the LSic which I haven't purchased yet. If I decided to keep it I want the best looking and very stable stand for it. BTW, I bought the Lsi9 and the Revel F32 and C32 at the same time and driven by my Proceed amp, I find the Lsi9 very musical. So much so I am going to return the $6000.00 Revels back to the dealer if the performance of the Lsic is on par with the Revel C32. I just wish I could accommodate another Lsi9 as a center. What a fantastic speaker.
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  • be83663
    be83663 Posts: 192
    edited April 2008
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    I have Omnimount speaker stands for my LSi9's, and I filled them up with a cement instead of sand. It was an extra work and I don't know which would have been better, but for the same sized bag, the cement weighed 80 lbs. whereas the All-purpose sand weighed 40 or 50 lbs. at Home Depot. So I figured the cement is denser than the sand and heavier. But the sand seems to have been a more uniform density throughout than the cement mixture of sand and gravel.
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  • maximillian
    maximillian Posts: 2,142
    edited April 2008
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    Uh, did you mix the cement with water or leave it dry? I think either way it's bad. If you mixed it so it hardened then it just makes it harder to move in the future. If it's dry and it ever leaks out, then it would be dustier and may make more of a mess.
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