I just made a purchase of a pair of M22ti's for my office, and I was wondering if any of you could provide an opinon about speaker stands - should I purchase the Axiom stands? Are there others just as good or better that don't cost a fortune? Thanks for your feedback. This purchase was a bit of a leap of faith - purchasing speakers I've never heard but bought based on the amazing product reviews is what I did. I have a Home Theatre system as well, so this is to keep me happy when I'm working in my office....
I just bought a pair of M22Ti's as well (Boston Cherry). (I'm sure I'll like them as I already have the Epic 80 system and I'm loving that.) I plan to use the M22s as rear channels for 7.1 sound for Home Theater, and as directional speakers for DVD-A and SACD multi-channel music. For speaker stands I looked at http://www.racksandstands.com/ and http://www.standsandmounts.com but decided to go with the Axiom stands. I trust they'll be fine and I think the height is right (tweeter height should blend well with the M80Ti's). If stability is a big issue, you may want to look at metal stands in which the upright tube(s) can be filled with lead and/or sand for added mass and sound absorption. I prefer the look and feel of wood, though. Good luck.
I bought the axiom stands when I bought my M22ti's. They look nice, but they aren't terribly stable (very light). I also preferred the M22's to sit higher than that stand provided. (I preferred 24-30" over the 16").
RacksandStands.com has the best selection, and usually best prices. If you find something you like somewhere else for less, they'll price match as well. (Just give them a call)
I have a pair of Atlantis stands for my M22s that I've been very happy with. The only thing I'd suggest is to pay attention to the dimensions of the top plate. The M22s have a very narrow footprint and I had to search carefully to find a good, sturdy stand that didn't have two inches of the top plate exposed with the speakers sitting on them.
dmn,
Where did you find your stands for your M22ti?
I should point out that the stands that Axiom sells now are not the same as the one I bought. Their new ones may be better.
I bought mine about two and a half years ago
here, but it looks like they don't carry them any more.
You can find the same stands (24 inches)
here, and
here's a better picture.
Dmn23,
How did your M22ti fit the top plate on those stands? isn't the plate larger than your speakers? Thanks
There's a little overhang, but it's toward the back and not really visible at all. Forgive the crude graphic, but looking from the top it's a bit like this:
In reply to:
Forgive the crude graphic
i was expecting to see roseanne barr naked..
thank gosh....
bigjohn
You're not right. And thanks for the visual...
I NEVER, NEVER expect to see Roseanne naked and have actually hired a personal "vision tester" to look at everything I will look at before I do, to assure that Roseanne will NOT appear in my field of vision. The expense of this personal assistant has caused a home budget revamping and we only eat twice per week now, but the sacrifice is well worth making my field of vision a "Roseanne free" zone. (shudder!!!)
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If guns kill people, then.....
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Hi all,
New Axiom metal stands for the M22s and other bookshelf models are on the way--quite stylish, very stable (easily filled with lead shot) and with a wire management and clamping system to hold the M22ti to its pedestal without marring the finish. And the metal pedestal is the same shape as the base of the M22, M2 and M3.
I was playing with the prototype yesterday (I have to write assembly instructions) but we're looking at the end of January for availability. No news yet on pricing except that they will cost more (quite a bit more) than the old econo models. But the metal stands are much nicer and easier to assemble.
In the interim there are other good stands available at the web sites mentioned in this thread.
Regards,
Very cool.
With the new subs, new stands, and pricey clothing line...is Axiom trying to move up market? What's next? Real wood veneers?
spiritride,
I received my m22Ti's today and the Axiom 24" speaker stands as well. I like the stands. Easy setup (4 screws each), look nice. Color is jet black. Substrate appears to be MDF or HDF (plenty strong). Veneer is hard plastic (sorta textured formica-ish)--easy to clean with a damp cloth; high quality. Top shelf is m22 shaped (about an inch smaller all the way round). Upright has predrilled channel with a port top & bottom to accept speaker wire. (I run 8 gauge, however, which is too thick for the channel; but 10 gauge looks like it will fit and anything thinner will easily fit.) The bottom piece is a nice size (not too big, not too small; couple inches larger than the m22's footprint). Base comes with rubber feet and spikes (your choice). The one drawback to the current design is that there's no obvious way to secure the speaker to the stand (the speaker just stands there, so to speak). Apparently the new ones coming in late January have addressed this.