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Thanks Ray. In looking at the QS8's dimensions, they are 11" wide. SO, if the woofer is 5", then that leaves " on each side for the couplings to not obstruct the woofer. Is my thinking correct? My stand top is 9" wide...so if the woofer is 5", then that leaves me w/ 4" to work w/, two 2" couplings "SHOULD" fit....Again, am I thinking correctly?

Jack, there were a couple of issues with cutting a hole on the shelf. First, the configuration of the shelf (odd shape) makes that a little dicey. I may try it at some point. The second point was some input from Alan. He felt that an inch or two of clearance was sufficient to let the bottom woofer breathe. At 2 1/2 ", the couplings provide enough room and the speakers sound great.

Chris, your thought process is correct. However, I'd hate to tell you that a 9" surface is sufficient. My shelf is 13" wide, but I have the speakers about 3" away from the corner. One coupling hangs over the edge by 1".. The net is that I think 11" may be the minimum width you want to work with and a bit more might be better. 9" is a little tight.

If your stands are stable and you can pour some sand or shot into the base, there may be another way to go. Have you considered making a 1" thick shelf and attaching it to the top of the stands? You can make the shelf large enough to overhang the edge of the stand and attach it with a couple of screws. That gives you some flexibility.

Don't get the black m60s(hope its not too late). With the black finish, the speakers tend to look almost plasiticy. They look like the kind of speakers you get at BBuy/CCity. I originally got black m22s and sent them back for white m60s.

Just my opinion

I have black M60s. I don't feel they look "plasticy" (sic) at all. I think they look great. Don't get the "white" ones. You get ready to watch a good movie, you turn down the lights, and there are these two bright barber poles distracting you.

Just my opinion.