Thread: Suggestions for high end speaker stands?

Looking for a little help. High end speaker stands are hard to come by. Most high end standmount speakers tend to have optional stands from the manufacturer.

However, with a new speaker we're bringing in, the stand from the manufacturer won't be available for a long while yet. The speaker itself has a base of about 9" x 14" and 44 lbs, so needs a pretty substantial stand.

I see the stand for the Magico A1 is made by Soundanchor. They could be a possible option, but anything else? I'm not overly fond of the aesthetic despite their performance. We had designed our own stand in the past and built one pair and loved the sound, but getting it made for a reasonable amount with high quality finish was proving difficult.

So, any suggestions for a high end stand that can handle a substantial speaker? I'm thinking under $2K USD retail.

core audio designs -- customization is possible and they are an absolute pleasure to work with. workmanship, fit, finish, etc are second to none.

hi-fi racks ltd in the UK -- for something more straightforward design wise and economical.

There's stuff like - Skylan Manufacturing Ltd. or Odyssey Audio can custom make them for you with the proper top plate size and veneer on the front to match whatever you like or Monoprice has some that are less expensive or Target or Elac

Thanks for the suggestions so far. I was aware of most of these ones.

The speakers have a modern look and come in white, black and some other possible colours with high quality finish, so wood stands just wouldn't look right. Ideally satin-black would be great and something that has a substantial top plate size. Also, looking for something of a more high-mass design that can be mass loaded. Thanks!

The Acoustic Zen Adagio Jr. speaker stands are quite strong with a wide top, and come in a nice smooth black finish (no visible wood grain). They're made of wood and are not hollow so cannot add additional mass, but might match what you're looking for otherwise. TMR has some good photos from an old listing.

Originally Posted by NekoAudio

The Acoustic Zen Adagio Jr. speaker stands are quite strong with a wide top, and come in a nice smooth black finish (no visible wood grain). They're made of wood and are not hollow so cannot add additional mass, but might match what you're looking for otherwise. TMR has some good photos from an old listing.

That stand definitely has the right kind of aesthetics and dimensions. High mass was something I was looking for. This bookshelf speaker starts at $14K USD, so is worthy of the best stands available.

Here's a picture of our own stand which we developed, but since we ran into production issues, we haven't pursued trying to build them again. It had 2" x 8" columns which allowed for an incredibly solid stand when mass loaded. This is just shown as an example of the kind of stand that could work. I actually sold this pair with the pair of Special Forty in the picture as they were a great fit for the customer.
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Contact Tyler Acoustics in Owensboro, Ky. All his Model 1 stands are custom built and can be mass loaded with the amount depending on the height. I've owned a pair for over fifteen years and used them with speakers from multiple brands.

Tyler Acoustic Speaker Stands

Those JTL are pretty intense stands!

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These look real nice from Poland

http://alpin-line.pl/produkty/

Originally Posted by Shadowfax

These look real nice from Poland

produkty - Alpin-Line Hi-End Audio Stands

Thanks! I remember seeing about these and couldn't find the name.

Originally Posted by Everest Audio

Thanks! I remember seeing about these and couldn't find the name.

Oddly enough, I wasn't looking. A post came up on a Facebook Group called Audiophile Swap and Shop

So whats wrong with the stands Magico offers with the A1's.
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I think the Sound Anchor actually works pretty well with the somewhat industrial look of the Magico A1. A pretty nice combo. But, with the speakers I'm looking to match, visually it wouldn't be that great.

Originally Posted by Andik777

I really like JTL Audio


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to each his own, butt ugly to me ........

Originally Posted by CPP

So whats wrong with the stands Magico offers with the A1's.
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They probably cost too much.

I never understood putting speakers on stands. Since they take up just as much room, you may as well buy a full size speaker.

Originally Posted by BlueFox

They probably cost too much.

I never understood putting speakers on stands. Since they take up just as much room, you may as well buy a full size speaker.

I've almost always used standmounted speakers in my room as the room is small. Sure, the speaker and stand will take up as much space as a full size speaker, but the floorstander will typically overload the room. The high-end standmounter with sub(s) works well for many in my situation.

Originally Posted by Everest Audio

I've almost always used standmounted speakers in my room as the room is small. Sure, the speaker and stand will take up as much space as a full size speaker, but the floorstander will typically overload the room. The high-end standmounter with sub(s) works well for many in my situation.

agreed and to that one can optimize sub placement.

Okay, Noel from Skylan Stands has definitely stepped up his game since we last used his stands. He has just finished a new design and has sent us a pair for the Vimberg Amea. There's a dual base with dampening material between, the pillars are improved, he now dampens the metal rods that are used in the assembly and more. We'll now carry this model specifically for the Vimberg Amea. It's a 24" stand with an 8"X10" top plate and the bottom plates are 12"X13". Note: Soundcare Superspikes are being used in the picture and can be supplied for additional cost.