It depends on the speaker of course, but I found some butcher blocks that fit under my Silverline Preludes perfectly (2 blocks per side) and painted 'em flat black. Raised them to exactly my ear level (added maybe 4 inches) and since the Preludes have smooth treble they sound amazing. I am anti-coupling (I admit it freely) and use vibrapods directly under each speaker and little rubber feet under and between the blocks so they stay put (on a wood floor with a rug in front of the speakers).
Elevate Floorstanders to Ear Level?
My Totem Sttafs, when positioned directly on the floor, are below ear level for listening purposes. I've read that optimum results occur when the tweeter is level with the ear. Since these speakers are in my home office, and I generally sit in my desk chair, I'm wondering if there's any value to raising the speakers up one foot. That would bring the tweeter in line with ear level. Your comments and thoughts are appreciated.