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Speakers On Wheels?

Hi All,

Unfortunately I have to move again and the best I could do, is a large studio space on the fourth floor of a 1930’s era building in a sketchy part of town. This should dispel any notion that all audiophiles are wealthy. The most difficult part of this move will be to get Quad 2905 ESL’s up four flights of stairs without banging them around. I was thinking that I would really like to put the Quads on wheels when they’re in the apartment, so that I could back them up against the wall when not using them and then bring them forward and into place when I want to listen to them. It’s of course important that I mark where the speakers need to be when it’s listening time. Also, I may choose to add a large floor rug so that in itself presents another logistical challenge. Any ideas or recommendations in order to make my life somewhat easier is greatly appreciated. 
Thanks!

goofyfoot
bondmanp
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Two things to consider: Hire a piano mover to hoist the speakers up through a window.  Also, if you're not a DIY type of guy, Sound Anchors will custom make just about anything you want at a fair price.  I am very happy with the custom cradle bases they made for my speakers.

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elliottbnewcombjr
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get advice from caster specialists

 

make sure you can return them, until you get the right size/type that works for you.

if sized right, they stay put, until you push hard enough to get them moving. no brake required if sized right.

believe me, you want 3, not 4, more weight per wheel and roll them anywhere no shimming or wobble. add anti-tip corner blocks if needed.

hard floor material: soft wheels

soft floor material: harder wheels may be needed.

mine came with my JSE model 2's

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IF you use a plant stand/dolly, I still recommend modifying for 3 wheels, so look at the bottom frame: something solid underneath, across the back edge to mount a rear center wheel? then solid corners for two anti-tipping blocks?

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goofyfoot OP
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@bondmanp Funny, two nights ago I was dreaming about a piano mover bringing my speaker through the window. It may have been raining. But no, I’ll have to recruit a friend to help me bring them up the stairs on a hand truck.
@elliottbnewcombjr I would have thought four wheels are better than three. I still don’t understand why four wheels would create a problem. Anyway, I can put these dolly’s together myself so customization won’t be an issue.

bondmanp
1,850 posts
 

If your floor is perfectly level, four wheels should be fine.  If not, three gives you a better shot at your speakers being stable.

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