I have a pair of older 805s on some Atacama stands that are very good and handsome to my eye but I am not sure they are still available. I think I put Atabits in them; this is steel rather than lead shot but similar. I have used Blutak but usually use something to isolate the speaker from the stand rather than bond it to it. I am getting ready to set up my Spendor S 100s again and will use some SR MIGs under the speakers. The interface between the stand and speaker makes a considerable difference but opinions and tastes differ on what is best. Target stands are good for the money [I have some and use to be a dealer] , Atacama, Skylan and Sound Anchors [have them also] are better but cost more. Skylan would be cheaper than B&Ws stands and are quite good; mine are filled with cat litter. I have lead shot in my SAs; again all fillings make a difference and little agreement as to which is better. I have used sand also.
B&W 805D stands? Experience?
I own the B&W 805D's and currently have them placed on Target Steel Four post stands which are filled with oven dried sand. Four pieces of Blutack is used on each speaker to couple it to the top of the metal stand. I would really like to hear from owners that either have the specified matching B&W stand with them, or that had or tried other stands and moved up to the matching stands. I only purchased the Target stands to save money at time of purchase, as my dealer sold me the Targets at his cost of $203 ($300 retail). I wasn't prepared to spend an additional $700 at the time I purchased my 805D's for the proprietary stands. Please tell me the differences you have heard, if any, between other metal stands and the matching 805D stands. My wife thinks the B&W stands look like "duck feet" but if they are truely worthy of the cost, I will make the change. Please also specify if you have them filled with sand or lead shot also. Any feedback is appreciated.