Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Advice from Axiom Owners M60 | M80 height -- good as-is, or on stands?

These models are a bit shorter than I expected - the tweeters end up several inches below ear level when seated on a couch. Does this work out okay, or do any of you raise them up a few inches? Stock speaker stands eg. the Lovan Jazz that I've found are generally nowhere near deep enough front to back. I like the look of these:

http://www.oregondv.com/Granite_Speaker_Stands.htm

but USD 325 a pair is a bit steep -- seems like I could go to a stone place and pick up a couple of blocks and stick some adhesive feet on them.

Mine sound great as is... I think my couch must be lower than yours b/c it seems that the tweeters are about at ear height.

I'd say experiment with some books or something and if you really notice a difference buy some stands. Just be sure that you make sure the speaker does not tip over when you are experimenting!

I have my 80's on a 8" stage below my screen. The bottom tweeters are ear level for me when seated in the lazy boys in the front row. The top tweeter is a little higher but works great for people in the back row.

When I am sitting on my couch my ears are about midway between the 2 tweeters.

When I'm sitting on the couch, my ears are on the side of my head.

Where are they the rest of the time?

In relation to the couch? Much further away.

Has anyone here used the Auralex GRAMMA?

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GRAMMA/

It's purpose is for sound isolation, but from the vendor site it's height is 2.75", so it may give you the added height you are looking for... Plus, they are only $49 each.

I use the Auralex MoPad for my center channel to isolate it from the media cabinet and provide the angle/height that I want. Seems to work well.

"The GRAMMA is used to float an amp or loudspeaker and yields nearly total acoustic isolation, resulting in a purity of tone that has to be heard to be believed!"

Hmm.. now where is that shadymaple website...


Ahah- found it:
http://www.mapleshaderecords.com/audioproducts/speakerstands_hub.php

Thought this was interesting- little mounts to place your bookshelf speakers on the ground.... even comes witha built in 'tilt' to aim the tweeters up to your ear.

They claim that: " This optimized tiltback positioning combined with the super-solid maple base and heavy vibration-draining brass feet, transforms the sound of any monitor speaker. "

Of course they also sell $150 power cords