Stands for the Lsi 9's

Bob Richards
Bob Richards Posts: 27
edited April 2009 in Speakers
Anyone know where I can find a good set of stands for these? I bought a set of Sanus stands and after finding that the holes on one stand was drilled to large for the anchor I returned them. They also were of poor quality, made in China. When I put a speaker on the stand that did assemble it seemed really unsteady. If anyone can point me in the right direction I would be grateful.
Polk Monitor 60's
PSW 10 Sub
Bose Acoustimass 5 Series II
Onkyo TX-8511 Two Channel Receiver
Sony DVP NV800H5 CD/DVD Changer
Denon DP-29F Turntable
AudioQuest 4 Cables

Sansui AU-X901 Integrated Amp
Yamaha RX-797 2 Channel Receiver
Polk Lis 9's
Yamaha 697 CD player
AudioQuest 4 Cables
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  • maximillian
    maximillian Posts: 2,145
    edited January 2009
    Sanus makes good higher end stands. Which did you buy? I have a used pair of Steel Foundations with my LSi9's and they are steady. There are lots of stand options. There are already threads on this forum talking about stands and some of them even dedicated to use with an LSi9:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63350
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32388
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65963
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32127
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited January 2009
    Sanus Steel foundations series is da bomb. I have two pairs, solid, sturdy, and good looking. They are double poles each.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • Bob Richards
    Bob Richards Posts: 27
    edited January 2009
    I got what I paid for. A special for $80.00. I will now upgrade. Thanks for the info.
    Polk Monitor 60's
    PSW 10 Sub
    Bose Acoustimass 5 Series II
    Onkyo TX-8511 Two Channel Receiver
    Sony DVP NV800H5 CD/DVD Changer
    Denon DP-29F Turntable
    AudioQuest 4 Cables

    Sansui AU-X901 Integrated Amp
    Yamaha RX-797 2 Channel Receiver
    Polk Lis 9's
    Yamaha 697 CD player
    AudioQuest 4 Cables
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  • gmmosh
    gmmosh Posts: 15
    edited January 2009
    I just bought a pair of Sanus Ultimate Foundation stands for my Lsi 9's they should be here any day. I got the UF26 models. I am using the Designer Foundation stands for my Lsi 7's which are my surround speakers. I don't think they make the Designer series anymore.
    HT Setup
    Samsung - HL-61A750 61" LED DLP
    Samsung - BD-P2550 Blu-Ray Player
    B&K Reference 70 Pre/Pro
    B&K Reference 200.7 Amp
    Polk Audio - Lsi9 (Left & Right)
    Polk Audio - LsiC (Center)
    Polk Audio - Lsi7 (Left & Right Surrounds)
    Polk Audio - Lsi7 (Rear Surrounds)
    Polk Audio - PSW1000 (2 Subwoofers)
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  • Timobi
    Timobi Posts: 7
    edited January 2009
    I'm using a pair of Sanus stands I got from Crutchfield. They're sturdy and look awesome.
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  • doug lang
    doug lang Posts: 261
    edited January 2009
    I have Sanus for my 9's and they are very sturdy even with the grand kids bopping around. One thing i did do is drill a center hole down the middle. So you can not see any wires at all.
    Oppo bdp 93 Blue Ray
    Integra DTR-80-2
    Polk LSi9s (mains)
    Polk LSiC (center)
    Polk LSiFXs (surrounds)
    Sub SVS 20-39+
    Samsung 60" Led 3-d
    Blue Jean Cables
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  • Bob Richards
    Bob Richards Posts: 27
    edited January 2009
    I just ordered a pair of Wood Technology FGC-16 - Solid Cherry Hardwood Series 16" Speaker Stands. They look good, the base and the speaker base are larger than the Sanus, they are made of real wood and made in the USA. These points were a factor in purchasing. I will post a follow up on how they worked out once I receive and set them up. They were $89.00. Here is the site. http://www.speakerstandsonline.com/Wood-Technology-FGC-16-WT0072.html#ReviewHeader
    Polk Monitor 60's
    PSW 10 Sub
    Bose Acoustimass 5 Series II
    Onkyo TX-8511 Two Channel Receiver
    Sony DVP NV800H5 CD/DVD Changer
    Denon DP-29F Turntable
    AudioQuest 4 Cables

    Sansui AU-X901 Integrated Amp
    Yamaha RX-797 2 Channel Receiver
    Polk Lis 9's
    Yamaha 697 CD player
    AudioQuest 4 Cables
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  • maximillian
    maximillian Posts: 2,145
    edited January 2009
    I think 16" is going to be too short. You want the tweeters at ear level. My Sanus SF are 30". For $89 I think you could have done better. Amazon has the Sanus SF-30 or NF-30 for about $10 more. This is just my opinion; I am not a stand expert.
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  • doug lang
    doug lang Posts: 261
    edited January 2009
    Hey Max good point with my sanus stands i got the highest they had.
    I would say 30 inches as you have said. They should be ear level. 16 inches may be a bit to low.
    I also raised my center with a wall mount. This all makes a big big difference. Also i did not prefer the wood vs steel.
    We all live and learn.
    Oppo bdp 93 Blue Ray
    Integra DTR-80-2
    Polk LSi9s (mains)
    Polk LSiC (center)
    Polk LSiFXs (surrounds)
    Sub SVS 20-39+
    Samsung 60" Led 3-d
    Blue Jean Cables
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  • SKsolutions
    SKsolutions Posts: 1,820
    edited January 2009
    I also had the 30'', and they were just about perfect. 28'' would have worked too. Anything shorter would crowd them, and you'd be off-axis with the tweeter. You'll be fine with the 16'', if you sit on floor and have really long ears.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited January 2009
    My setup: Sanus 28" for LSi9 and 30" for LSi7. Since I use 7 for surround, it helps to have it slightly above ear level, and that's why 30" is good, although I tried to have it at that level for main, and it works also.

    Either way, I agree with the comments, it should be 28" and up for these speakers to do its best.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • Eugene_biker
    Eugene_biker Posts: 39
    edited January 2009
    I just built some sanus NF 36". Seem ok so far.

    Does anybody use that blue tack stuff between the speaker and the stand? Got a energetic dog that is gonna hit that stand and want any protection I can get.

    Thanks
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  • xj4094dg
    xj4094dg Posts: 1,158
    edited April 2009
    polkatese wrote: »
    My setup: Sanus 28" for LSi9 and 30" for LSi7. Since I use 7 for surround, it helps to have it slightly above ear level, and that's why 30" is good, although I tried to have it at that level for main, and it works also.

    Either way, I agree with the comments, it should be 28" and up for these speakers to do its best.

    The top plates of these stands seem too small for the LSi9's. How do they attach/sit on such small plates?
    "The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it." Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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  • candjhuntley
    candjhuntley Posts: 125
    edited April 2009
    I'm planning to post pics soon - not sure how yet - but my buddy used concrete blocks that will have fabric over them. For the LSi9s, he used, i think, about 8 or 10 blocks stacked up 2 across. If you have the room - it works very well and is relatively cheap. We have little ones, so when we came to visit, we didn't want any chance that they would bump into the stand and have a 30lb speaker come crashing down (and also, we wouldn't want anything bad to happen to the 30lb speaker either)
    Not my setup - but what I have put together for a friend (i.e. what mine would be if i had the money to invest :D )
    Front: 2 x LSI-9
    Center: LSI-C
    Rear: 4 x M10
    Sub: Elemental Design A2-300
    AVR: Onkyo TX-SR806
    Amp: Acurus 200x3
    BD: HTPC
    Television Programming: Dish ViP722
    Video: Epson 6500UB Front Projector

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  • Gadabout
    Gadabout Posts: 1,072
    edited April 2009
    Just for some more choices.....

    VTI Manufacturing makes some decent stands as does StudioTech I agree that Sanus's higher end stands are really good. I have stands from all 3 manufacturers. Anything that is shot fillable is usually what I'm after.

    Scott
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,838
    edited April 2009
    The ultimate in speaker stands.

    http://www.skylanstands.com/stands.htm
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