In article , Andy Evans
wrote:
Either I build some or I buy some. Ideas for a really good sounding base
for a 2 way bookshelf speaker? Don't want to throw money at this, and am
happy scouring yards for metal pipes, bits of concrete etc. I have tools
for metalwork and woodwork. Thanks in advance - Andy

Depends on what would suit you. Can suggest:

1) Stone from a local stone mason (or gravestone mason). Friend of mine has
some nice marble 'offcuts' he uses for supports. No inscription visible.
:-)

2) I bought a pair of cheap stands from Maplin a few years ago. These are
the type with a rectangular-ish cross-section vertical tube with top and
bottom plates. Fill the tube with sand or summat similar of you wish to
deaden any ringing. Bit of heavy carpet tile in between speaker and the top
plate of the stand. Nice and cheap. I use a pair for LS3/5A's and they seem
OK to me.

3) Piles of bricks. The type with three holes can be gripped together using
a strap or clamp. I tried these with ESLs and they sounded fine, but I
ended up not bothering. :-)

Slainte,

Jim

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