Hi Beezer. I had the Plateau stands as well. I sent them back and kept the High Metal Mass stands from Parts Express. Shipping wasn't that bad. I think it was around 15 dollars via UPS ground. The High Metal Mass stands were a lot sturdier and they looked better IMHO. The HMMS do NOT have a speaker wire management system. The Plaeaus do. If you have any more questions, let me know.