Why are KEF speaker stands so expensive?
Why are KEF speaker stands so expensive?
They’re only expensive because of the other marketing expenses they need in order to create and deliver the product, the stand. So you’re just really paying for the convenience of having a readily available stand for your speakers.
Are Speaker Stands important?
“The most impactful benefit of getting stands is added distance between your speakers and surfaces. It keeps early reflections to a minimum. And that’s especially important for the speakers’ low-end performance.”
What height should speaker stands be?
What is the Ideal Speaker Stand Height for My Home? In terms of height, the best speaker stand should have its tweeter (listening axix) or its smallest speaker at ear level, which is roughly 37″ above the floor – you’ll need a 24-26″-high stand to raise the speaker to this level.
How high should bookshelf speakers be?
Bookshelf loudspeakers should be oriented at 10 and 10, angling them towards the preferred listening position. We should always remember that it’s usually advised to have loudspeakers’ tweeter at ear height.
Are wood speaker stands good?
Construction material. Speaker stands are generally made of two materials, wood or steel. Solid wood stands are more durable, but are also much more expensive and hard to come by.
How can I improve my speaker stand?
The performance of your speaker stands can be further improved by filling them with a suitable filler, like for example Atabites from Atacama or natural sand. The added weight will provide an even more solid platform for your speakers, consequently keeping vibrations to a minimum.
Are speaker stands stable?
The most basic consideration when shopping for speaker stands is the weight rating. However, just because a manufacturer rates a pair of stands for the weight of your speakers, that doesn’t mean they will be as stable as you want. If you have kids or pets, you need to think about more than just weight rating.
