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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

ozzy
soix
2,133 posts
 
You might want to try Blu Tack.  I've got a pair of 20 lb. monitors on some light stands and I can lift the speakers and the stands still stay attached.  I've got two active boys bumping into them and moving them constantly and they've never even budged.  Feels like it would take a good bit of effort to get them off the stands.  I used about a quarter-sized piece on each corner.  Worth a try for 5 bucks or so and very little effort.  Best of luck. 

steakster
720 posts
 
Recently, I experimented to see how different footers between my monitors and their Sound Anchor stands would affect the sound. Sure enough, they responded to the tweaks just like any other component. The monitors can easily be knocked over but I’m careful around them.
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ozzy OP
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Thanks soix,

I have lots of Blue Tack so it can't hurt to use this along with my Herbie big fat dots.(love the name). BTW, I super glued the bottom of the Herbies to the metal top of the stand.

steakster,

What did you find worked best?

ozzy

erikt
174 posts
 
I use zip ties as a 'band' around the sides and tops of my speakers to the stands.

You could also try a continuous/double sided strip of colored velcro to try to match the color/finish of the cabinets.


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stringreen
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Velcro....
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