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Suggestions for filling speakers stands?

I am using some very good bookshelf speakers, and want to get the best sound out of em w/stands....and I was
wondering if anyone had some advice on what is the best way
to fill speaker stands for sonic conciderations?
I hear differing theories and views on this subject and am not certain on which way to go...Leadshot?...Sand?...combinations w/resin?..etc?...
....I've heard some say non vibrating or shifting fill is best for heat dissipation effects and so forth. But have also heard that solid resin filled stands are the way to go from others. Any input/advice?
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alexanderj
139 posts
 
Steel shot. Check yellow pages for Industrial Abrasives Suppliers. Inexpensive & doesn't hold moisture like sand. CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO LEAD PRODUCTS!
dtittle
6 posts
 
You can't hear an audible difference, so go with least expensive.
sdcampbell
2,136 posts
 
I have used a combination of lead shot and sand in most of my speaker stands. The lead is great for damping, and the sand fills in the spaces around the shot. Just be sure the sand you use is free of salt and thoroughly dry (I bake the sand in a 350-degree oven for about 2 hours to be sure it is dry.)
bmpnyc
710 posts
 
I had printed a copy of a chat from 7/30/00, so I looked up the address for you. There are detailed explanations of a few excellent methods of filling speaker stands. Hope this link works, otherwise try searching for a thread titled "sand or shot for speaker stands?
http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/forum.pl?asund&960562052&read&3&4&
ohlala
993 posts
 
Silicone (but not sand) is better than steel shot and steel shot is better than lead shot as far as passing mechanical energy. Brass is the most capable, but where ya' gonna find brass balls? Oh, i know :) I can't say which would be best for you rig, though. Gotta experiment
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