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Securing Monitors to a stand

I just got done with my latest DIY project, building Speaker monitors.

They are bigger and heavier than most standard size monitors and though the stands that are used are solid and the speakers sit on them firmly, a good bump may topple them.

I am presently using Herbies Big Fat Dots under the speakers, but they don’t really anchor the speakers to the stand. Blue Tack can be used but, wouldn’t hold much. I thought of using mirror clips with padding but that would involve drilling holes in the bottom of the speakers.

Anyone have a better idea?

Thanks,

ozzy

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djengan
46 posts
 
Atacama Non Slip Gel Pads. It won't leave glue residue.
chayro
1,801 posts
 
I have found that the interface between the speaker and stand may have a profound influence on the sound.  Sometimes not and you need to experiment.  With my Harbeth SHL5s on Skylan stands, I preferred a hard interface such as Herbies Ebony Domes, althought this would be dangerous with small children as the speaker could be knocked off the stand too easily.  I ended up with 4 casino chips, which gave a good balance of stability and sound.  With my Opera Callas monitors, blu-tak sounded best and was extremely stable.  A painter knocked one over and the speaker and stand stayed together when I grabbed it before it fell.  Like anything else, you really have to experiment.  
digsmithd
545 posts
 
That's scary chayro...
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ozzy OP
3,650 posts
 

Thanks for all the great suggestions.

How about using some self sticking feet that are stuck to the bottom of the speaker so that they fit on each side of the top stand plate on the outer edges? What would work is something that sticks pretty well but can be removed if needed later on.

Happy New Year to all!

ozzy

bassdude
194 posts
 
I use some rubber foam mat that I got at Home Depot in a role to cushion the monitors and protect the bottom surface.  Think I found this in the carpet area.  

Then I use a black nylon strap about an inch wide with a sliding compresion buckle to strap them to the top of the stand.   Think I found this in the bungy cord area.  

The Velcro alternative sounds good also - though, it would stick to the finish of the speaker and be difficult to remove - if that matters.  The holding / bonding strength wouldn't be that crtical since gravity would be holding the monitor down.  Applying a 16 lb force from the side would be unlikely... if... your careful around them.
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