Loading speaker stands with?


Rehashing a common question, with a uncommon choice: I will be getting stand mounted speakers soon for a new listening room in my next house. I have always had floor standing speakers, but this room is small so smaller monitors just make sense. Obviously I will have them on stands. The question is do people load their speaker stands with dry sand or shot (or similar heavy dense materials) to stop resonance or to create weight for stability? I know the answer may be for both, but has anyone tried using foam packing peanuts jammed into the legs of the stand, and what were the results? I would guess it would soften any resonance from the metal legs, without creating a heavy, immovable tsand. Thanks for any feedback.

cooperdude6

@fpomposo...+1

I've been doing this for over 40 years and I'm still here too.  That's just ridiculous.

I want my obituary to say:  "He was such a dedicated Audiophile he died because of the Lead Shot in his speakers stands.  Service at noon."  wink

fpomposo is correct. Unless you eat lead or melt it while huffing the fumes you will be fine. Fact. 

I would also suggest that a Brass Particle might be exceptional, but that might take a long time to acquire, as these may only be collected if a machine shop is will to bag their Brass Swarf for you.

Then I found the Link, and the option becomes speedily available, off the Shelf Granules sold in weights of up to 4lbs.

 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brass-Metal-Element-Powder-Supplier/dp/B098B9YBHJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TTIOCD558VLG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5BAt_rTYxWReTsAXUcm5Xg.T5_kgo0PltQrIuOtdgv8MKJHCSyQAB7sIjP75ev_1kY&dib_tag=se&keywords=Brass%2Bgranule&qid=1779470986&s=diy&sprefix=brass%2Bgranule%2Cdiy%2C119&sr=1-1&th=1