Yes and it is intentional (because of the balance issue). It is not terrible (I did have them on their own for a while), but QS8 do a better job if they are at 2-3 feet above ear level. The stand brings them at ear level.

Apart from that, the stand is made of two columns to take the down-firing driver into consideration (unique design). I am still planning (I only have had them for 14 months!) to buy and use some nice furniture to use as base. But my EP500 is firing through the legs of the QS8 so I will need to be creative!

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