Best Stand for Harbeth 7ES-3 Compact


I got a pair of 7ES-3 and would like to obtain a pair of solid speaker stands for them.

Which stands work better - metal or wood? I read Skylan and Target offer some models. What about Lipinski Sound stands (though I couldn't find any info. about the stands on Lipinski Sound' website)?

In addition, what's the optimal height for the stands? 18 inch or 20 inch?

Thanks.
r0817

Showing 1 response by dodgealum

I used custom made Target three posts with mine (19") but I'm sure the Skyland stands or Sound Anchors are equally good. Let the height be determined by your listening chair and seating position. One suggestion is to make sure the top of the stand conforms to the dimensions of the speaker so that they resist being toppled off the stand (particularly if you have kids, dogs, etc). As for amps (your other post) I found the C-7's sound really good with just about anything driving them (more so than most speakers) yet do benefit from improved amplification. I think they like more power than most people seem to believe and got the best results with a combination of at least 100 wpc solid state power with a nice tube preamp. Again, they will sound very, very good with even a decent quality integrated (better than most speakers out there) so don't feel compelled to break the bank. Good luck!