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Speaker Asylum: REVIEW: Skylan Manufacturing Ltd. SKY-4P24 Speaker Stands by Bobsprit@aol.com General speaker questions for audio and home theater. |
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Model: SKY-4P24 Category: Speaker Stands Suggested Retail Price: $477 Description: 4 post monitor stand Manufacturer URL: Skylan Manufacturing Ltd. Model Picture: View
Review by Bobsprit@aol.com on October 30, 2010 at 09:11:53
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for the SKY-4P24
I bought the 4 post Skylan stands for my Merlin TSM-MXr speakers. They were made for that model and shipped to me within about 4 weeks of my order.
The Stands
Top and bases are some sort of thick and heavy MDF board. The posts are hollow plastic. A heavy stainless steel rod goes through each post and is fastened by a bolt on each end. The entire assembly is very rigid. But my initial impression was that this was a rather "lively" stand and I was worried about how it would sound.
First Stand Test
Used empty the stands were quite evident in their sonic signature. I could not suggest using them when not filled, which is not the case with some metal stands.
Second Stand Test
Filled with kitty litter the stands now sounded excellent, but I still noted some sloppy smearing of the bass that I knew was not a characteristic of the speakers.
Third Stand Test
Filled with sand, the stands now performed beautifully. Bass was better extended and utterly precise. I imagine that lead could take it further, but the weight becomes am issue as I do move these around.
Summary
A very good stand at a reasonable price, custom fit to my speakers. They are also very attractive.
Product Weakness: Adjustment of feat or spikes is done from base Product Strengths: Filled with sand these are great good looking stands
Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier: Manley Stingray II Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): none Sources (CDP/Turntable): Oppo, Audio Aero Prima Speakers: Merlin TSM-MXr Cables/Interconnects: Cardas Music Used (Genre/Selections): Rock, Classical, Jazz Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner
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