Tutorials

This page serves as informing viewers how to build the speaker stands and how to correctly position speakers on the stands. The tutorials are great for those who want to learn how to get the best out of their speakers and those that just want to make DIY speaker stands.

How to Build A Speaker Stand
(See Below For An Example Stand to Follow)
  1. Gather materials
    • Wood for the top and bottom bases
    • Steel Pipes (3-4 depending on desired design and sturdiness)
    • Sand (about a 3 lb. bag)
    • Brackets, screws, and bolts (6 brackets, 24 screws, and 12 bolts per pipe)
    • Rubber feet (4 to hold the stand up)
  2. Cut the wood bases according to the size of the bottom of the speaker
  3. Attach the rubber feet to the bottom base
  4. Cut the steel pipes at the desired height (preferably so that the stand is ear height while sitting)
  5. Attach the brackets and screws to the pipes (make sure all screws are secure)
  6. Measure the distance between each pipe on the bases
  7. Attach the pipes to the bottom base
  8. Fill each pipe to the top with sand 
    • To make sure the sand doesn't come out the bottom, fill a small plastic bag with sand an insert into the pole and push to the bottom
  9. Attach the pipes to the top base with the screws (make sure all screws are secure)
  10. Finished project is ready to be used!!




How To Position Your Speakers

To get the best of your speakers, even on the stand, positioning them in a specific place for better listening is great! Some tips Cambridge Audio gave to their readers were:
  • To have the speakers laid out so they can play along the length of the entire room
  • Not putting objects directly in front of the speakers
  • Have the speakers at ear level for best sound
  • Leave space in between the wall and the speaker 
For more information visit their website using the link below.

Reference: http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/blog/art-positioning-speakers

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