I used stands of 12 inch tall and that is really a bit too much. 6 to 8 inches would be best, you don't want to move the bass driver too far from the floor boundary or you lose too much bass. A couple of thick, hardback books will do in a pinch.
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I used stands of 12 inch tall and that is really a bit too much. 6 to 8 inches would be best, you don't want to move the bass driver too far from the floor boundary or you lose too much bass. A couple of thick, hardback books will do in a pinch.
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I have now put mine on 6 inch target stands.
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Target didnt exist in 1972You lot tryin' yer modern wayz voodoo on proper speekas
Get some tilt back jobbies for the real aurfentic look loike..
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Actually, the vintage ones will probably also perform better, as experience has shown me that in some instances castors can sound better than spikes! Think why a company today like Shahinian use them on their speakers....
Also, I like the way that the speakers are coupled firmly to the stands, on the vintage 'tilt back' jobbies - defo way better than using Blu Tak on a daft little metal top plate!
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The targets will do for now. I always see the above stands at the car boots so not diffecult to source. also more better for moving and placement etc.
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The best way to get the bass units away from the floor is to turn the speakers upside down, as per Dynaudio Consequence (see thumbail).
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Thanks for the ideas/tips guys, will see if i could find something near hand to raise them up 6' inches or so.
Dan, dome covers sent 1st class, should be with you tomorrow weather permitting.
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Just been to Lidl and came across these self build stools, 8 inches tall x 15 inches wide, £3.99 each and works a treat.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/hthbdd9hb8...2000.01.27.jpg
Glad to hear domes arrived at Dan's.
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Quick question as andy said the dome covers arrived this morning.
Just wondering whats the best way to attach them to the tweeters.
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I doubt you'd lose too much bass as floor mounted, there's too much mid bass to start with and the tiny tweeter would fire into one's tummy with them plonked on the floor.
Remember, all these bigger Wharfedale, Goodmans and Celestions from the early 70's were designed for well heeled music lovers trading up from big heavy radiograms, with their lovely rich "tone." A thin toned screecher as all too often made today wouldn't have been sellable back then.
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