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Is anyone using sand boxes under their speakers ?

That is, with good results ? I just purchased a new couch that is 4" taller than my old couch was. I'm now 4" higher than the ideal on axis seating location. I've read Brightstar Audio's articles about their simple 2" tall boxes filled with sand, with a plinth riding on top, that is used under speakers to kill vibrations.
Being skeptical of manufacturer's claims, I find myself wondering if anyone here has personal experience with this ? If it works well, it would cure most of my new seating axis issues.
timtim

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timrhu
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Damn you Timtim! Now I have another DIY project to schedule.
Seriously though, I raised my speakers up a nearly 3 inches with some plinths made from MDF, spiked to the floor with sorbothane pads on top. The results with both Thiel CS-1.6s and Meadowlark Audio Kestrels was very positive.
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