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Another solution, is to keep the speakers lower, tilt them back, and aim the tweeter up to your seated ear height.

These tilted stands were an option for KLH speakers back in the day.

Small, or, my very large speakers are lower than floor standers, and tilted back, a 1-1/2" block raising the front is enough to aim the tweeter.

The KLH Stands, or a variation of them, would work well with my Vintage AR-2ax Speakers.

Many vintage speakers, like my AR-2ax, many JBL’s, perhaps some HLH have level controls to help you refine the sound IN YOUR SPACE, many are easy to rehab, or find a pair already restored. 

https://www.audiogon.com/systems/10092

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If very small speakers, IF you tilt them back a bit, you could have a medium height stand, when filled with shot would be solid, but not too heavy compared to a taller stand, speakers not tilted.

The new KLH Model 7 w/stands are already 1k off retail at Crutchfield. Great deal !

The use of sand or lead is to reduce the possibility of ringing in the stand, but also to add weight to link them to the floor. It would help if the speakers are constructed solidly, so that vibrations are not emitted. Without knowing what brand of speaker you are using, it is hard to make a definite recommendation.

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@slaw 

good find, nice medium size, and they have a simplified version of level controls

Also -1k discount at KLH Direct (Crutchfield has the same KLH discount)

https://klhaudio.com/

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_700M7WNT/KLH-Model-Seven-English-Walnut.html

Stereophile Review

https://www.stereophile.com/content/klh-model-seven-13-woofer-standmount-and-design-still-sings

KLH 7 Manual

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0709/0998/4917/files/KLH-Model_7-Manual-EN-052725.pdf?v=1753373791

excerpt

"THREE-POSITION ACOUSTIC BALANCE SWITCH The selector switch is located on the back of each loudspeaker and provides the user the ability to tailor the output above 400Hz. “HI” Position – This is the default position, or 0dB. This is the preferred selection for neutral to dead listening spaces. “MID” Position – This adjusts the loudspeaker -1.5dB above 400Hz. Use this setting for slightly live listening spaces. “LO” Position – This adjusts the loudspeaker -3.0dB above 400Hz. Use this setting for very live listening spaces (for example, a room with a tile floor). Of course, the selection is up to the user, and the user may want to experiment in order to determine the best selection for their particular listening taste. Please remember to set both speakers to the same setting, otherwise a poor center image will be the result."

For those too delicate to be near lead, but still insist on a dense material, you can buy tungsten or bismuth shot. Especially desired in areas where you experience California Condors routinely swoop down and ingest large amounts of lead. 🙄