No soup for Johnny !!
|
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 6,379 Likes: 7
axiomite
|
OP
axiomite
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 6,379 Likes: 7 |
So... what with Superbowl being on, figured I would put together the FMS-QS stands and watch the show out of the corner of my eye.
The FMS-QS stands are expensive, but after putting them together I have to say they are worth every penny. The first surprise was how well they were packed... not your normal "box of stuff rattling around" at all :
Everything was individually wrapped, with a nice toolkit, spikes and rubber feet. Started to think that maybe this was a pretty good deal after all...
The vertical posts thread into the base like some kind of exotic weapon system, with nice machined collars and set screws holding the top platform onto the posts. The set screws are preset to just the right point so it takes about a quarter turn to tighten everything up. Here's the finished stand ready for mounting :
And finally a shot of new vs. old. I can't help but wonder if Romeo's original "Campbells speaker stand" post was the inspiration for the FMSs. Look at this picture and tell me you don't believe the FMS-QS has some soup can in its family tree :
The stands are quite stable even without weights in the tubes. I'll still probably drop a few socks of lead shot down there just in case.
Anyways, based on initial reactions these stands are highly recommended.
M60ti, VP180, QS8, M2ti, EP500, PC-Plus 20-39 M5HP, M40ti, Sierra-1 LFR1100 active, ADA1500-4 and -8
|
|
|
Re: No soup for Johnny !!
|
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,301
connoisseur
|
connoisseur
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,301 |
I would say a little bit of improvement
A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.
|
|
|
Re: No soup for Johnny !!
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,039
connoisseur
|
connoisseur
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,039 |
Congratulations on the stands John, now you will have more to eat.
|
|
|
Re: No soup for Johnny !!
|
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 10,654
shareholder in the making
|
shareholder in the making
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 10,654 |
Yes, John, that's all very well, but didn't the soup cans add a certain flavor to the sound?
-----------------------------------
Enjoy the music, not the equipment.
|
|
|
Re: No soup for Johnny !!
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 6,331
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 6,331 |
Good stuff, John. And, they DO look terrific!
Jack
"People generally quarrel because they cannot argue." - G. K. Chesterton
|
|
|
Re: No soup for Johnny !!
|
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 107
veteran
|
veteran
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 107 |
congratulations, they look pretty good.
can i have your old stand??? lol.
denon 3805
waiting for: M60ti QS8 VP150 EP500
|
|
|
Re: No soup for Johnny !!
|
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 5,745 Likes: 17
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 5,745 Likes: 17 |
Those soup cans are great John.
I used hockey pucks myself after Saturn had suggested them. At the time my surrounds were not wall mounted.
The pucks are not quite as colourful.
"Those who preach the myths of audio are ignorant of truth."
|
|
|
Re: No soup for Johnny !!
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,034
connoisseur
|
connoisseur
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,034 |
I dunno,....maybe the camera angle or somethin' But I thought you were making a different design statement; seemed you had different soup cans in the last photos
...maybe not
Anyway, those new stands are something else again!! Kudos to you for incorporating them, and kudos to Axiom for producing such a dandy design!!
Great job!
Both of Y'all!!
Rich.
|
|
|
Re: No soup for Johnny !!
|
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 6,379 Likes: 7
axiomite
|
OP
axiomite
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 6,379 Likes: 7 |
Actually you make a good point. I retired the Habitant soup cans some months ago in favour of a couple of Green Giant Mexicorn cans. For those who really need to know, Mexicorn is corn mixed with chopped red and green peppers in the can. I have no idea how it tastes and the cans are so old I don't expect to be tasting it any time soon..
M60ti, VP180, QS8, M2ti, EP500, PC-Plus 20-39 M5HP, M40ti, Sierra-1 LFR1100 active, ADA1500-4 and -8
|
|
|
Re: No soup for Johnny !!
|
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,339
connoisseur
|
connoisseur
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,339 |
The stands look great.
Add the corn to your disaster supplies. Hopefully you'll never need it!
|
|
|
Forums16
Topics24,949
Posts442,517
Members15,619
|
Most Online2,082 Jan 22nd, 2020
|
|
0 members (),
710
guests, and
1
robot. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
|