Not 100% finished...but here are my beautiful WA HB1s <3

[MajikMoo]

Neil from Wilmslow has been most helpful whilst I built these from the kit - never done anything like this before. Originally these were being relegated to the wall. However, my hubby now agrees that they truly are very beautiful and deserve to be a focal point! Result! Just need to find some nice stands....
Will post a proper pic when fully built and in situ!

[jollyfix]

Very nice Jayne. Looking forward to viewing more photos.

[struth]

Indeed, very nice. Some wooden stands in similar wood might be nice.

[walpurgis]

Very neat Jayne. I like those. Bet they sound decent. Wilmslow do some good stuff.

[rigger67]

Good looking speakers, those :eyebrows:

Lovely finish on them !

[MajikMoo]

Thanks everyone :) They're the walnut finish with a few coats of satin - really brought the wood out. I can't stop stroking them when I walk passed. Is that sad?! Yes, Wilmslow were brilliant! I know I asked more than my fair share of questions throughout the build!!
Not sure about wooden stands - my dad is saying the same, but I think I want something very minimal.

[struth]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Smart-Speaker-Stands-Set-Of-2-High-Gloss-Stable-Suitable-for-All-System-Black-/162247303507?hash=item25c6b16153:g:7PUAAOSwx2dYCKW D

might look ok

[Firebottle]

I can't stop stroking them when I walk passed. Is that sad?


Not sad at all Jayne, they look great. It is a special feeling when you can build something yourself and get great results from it.

:)

[MajikMoo]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Smart-Speaker-Stands-Set-Of-2-High-Gloss-Stable-Suitable-for-All-System-Black-/162247303507?hash=item25c6b16153:g:7PUAAOSwx2dYCKW D

might look ok These are certainly the right kind of style I want. How much does a stand alter the sound?

[struth]

There is no doubt there is interaction between stand and speaker and stand and floor. Its impossible to say exactly what it will be until tried, for sure but guesses can be made due to experience and other things lol.
A good venacular here is the "suck it and see" one...ie try and experiment and all will be revealed. Some like to be bolted dirctly to stand, and some like to be isolated using either a cone or sorbothane. Same as toe in/out, its worth trying a few options til you find what you like. Remember what someone else likes and says you need may not suit you

[jandl100]

If you wanted a lighter look, I have a pair of these stands and I think they look great ....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/58cm-2pcs-Silver-Glass-Aluminium-Audio-Speaker-Stand-Each-with-1-Pillar-A5A2-/142141197674?hash=item2118468d6a:g:7cgAAOSw-CpX92c0

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/jandl100/kleggie%20on%20stand_zpsbqnbftau.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/jandl100/media/kleggie%20on%20stand_zpsbqnbftau.jpg.html)

[Spectral Morn]

Nicely done :cool:

[MajikMoo]

There is no doubt there is interaction between stand and speaker and stand and floor. Its impossible to say exactly what it will be until tried, for sure but guesses can be made due to experience and other things lol.
A good venacular here is the "suck it and see" one...ie try and experiment and all will be revealed. Some like to be bolted dirctly to stand, and some like to be isolated using either a cone or sorbothane. Same as toe in/out, its worth trying a few options til you find what you like. Remember what someone else likes and says you need may not suit you
Thanks for the advice :)

[MajikMoo]

If you wanted a lighter look, I have a pair of these stands and I think they look great ....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/58cm-2pcs-Silver-Glass-Aluminium-Audio-Speaker-Stand-Each-with-1-Pillar-A5A2-/142141197674?hash=item2118468d6a:g:7cgAAOSw-CpX92c0

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/jandl100/kleggie%20on%20stand_zpsbqnbftau.jpg (http://s262.photobucket.com/user/jandl100/media/kleggie%20on%20stand_zpsbqnbftau.jpg.html)
They do look very smart!!

[WAD62]

Neil from Wilmslow has been most helpful whilst I built these from the kit
They're top chaps, Terry from Wilmslow helped me finish off my IPL S5TLs :cool:

After a 3 year project stall...:doh:

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[hornucopia]

Nice pair of Wine boxes work well as stands! Or iKea slatted boxes. (And then you can keep the Xmas decorations in them....)
Will make NO difference to the sound-just your bank balance?)