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DIY Harbeth S-HL5 stand

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tamule

I built this from MDF and cinder block from Home Depot. The top is 2-layer sandwiched and the bottom is 3-layer. Attached by masonry screws and used "black hammered" spray paint. Weight is 53 lbs. I will order speakers soon. Saved $$$$$$.
regards ,tom

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RE: DIY Harbeth S-HL5 stand - Duster 09:47:07 05/02/10 (4)
Consider a tripod set of spikes placed under the stand and a quadpod set of compliant pads placed on top of the stand...
- RE: DIY Harbeth S-HL5 stand - tamule 11:17:51 05/02/10 (3)
  Spikes are on order. Blu-tac seems popular under speakers. How 'bout just 4 cork pads?
  thanks , tom
  - RE: DIY Harbeth S-HL5 stand - Duster 12:48:21 05/02/10 (2)
    A set of four *thin* (not thick "heavy duty" type) felt stick-on pads would perform better than cork. A set of four Herbie's Audio Lab Extra-Thick grungebuster Dots (1/8" thick x 3/4" diameter) would be a higher performance low-cost option - $1.49 each:
    - http://herbiesaudiolab.net/gb.htm (Open in New Window)
    - Addendum: Felt Pads - Duster 14:21:51 05/03/10 (0)
      This opine applies to felt pads placed under loudspeakers as well as felt pads placed under components, platforms, plinths, shelves, etc.:
      
      Some felt pad products labeled "heavy duty" are fine for the application as described. The primary issue is to *not use* a nominally thick (say 1/8") "fluffy" felt pad. Rather, a thinner pad (say closer to 1/16") that can compress quite well under moderate component weight loads, or the use of a pre-compressed "heavy duty" felt pad is the goal, IME.
      
      Firm minimal compliance under a given weight load is the goal I recommend (a small level of decoupling/microphonic dissipation while still passing/dampening resonant energy between the component and shelf or platform surface).
      
      Otherwise, use compliant footers or dots such as what Herbie's Audio Lab offers when effective decoupling is desired. YMMV
    - RE: DIY Harbeth S-HL5 stand - tamule 15:34:15 05/02/10 (0)
      Just ordered Acoustec Speaker Dots(sorbathane)from AcousticSounds.
      thanks ,tom

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