The new KLH Model 7 w/stands are already 1k off retail at Crutchfield. Great deal !
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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.
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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. B |
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://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."
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@elliottbnewcombjr Thanks. I do have an original pair of ca. 1975 New Large Advents that I had re-coned a couple of years ago. They have been serving me well in a secondary system in my current basement residing on top of a foundation shelf. I've had them connected with a small Fat Man iTube amplifier that puts out 13 WPC and they still sound fantastic. They do have a toggle switch to add or subtract 3 db from the tweeter output. I will probably start with them at first (moving my Vincent power amp and Aragon 24K preamp and Emotiva CD Transport/player with DAC & my Clearaudio Solution TT with Origin Live Arm and Hana SL Cartridge from my current main system) until we get settled, then I'll start to add to that room with new hard wired circuits, speakers, power amp (or integrated?), better streamer & DAC, better cables and maybe a 2nd turntable. The room is about 11'x12' with 8' ceilings. Right now on my stand mount speaker shortlist are Alta Audio Alyssa, Zu Audio DWX Superfly, Buchardt E50 or S400Mk. III, KEF R3 Meta, & Revel PerformaBe M126B or their new Performa4 M146. There are a couple of others on my secondary list as well. I hope to get Manley Mahi mono tube amps, but might have to settle for a Cary Audio, Quicksilver, Black Ice or Rogue tube amp. |
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