Modern speaker stands. Making speaker stands with your own hands

Modern world music and show business with the development of new technologies began to change significantly. New mixing consoles began to appear, which made it possible to perform more extensive sound processing, new speakers capable of serving large venues with a small volume, and many other equipment that improved the quality of sound and work with it. At the same time, the changes also affected such a detail as a stand for acoustics.

Many people believe that there is no particular need for this type of equipment, and it can always be replaced with improvised material or similar in purpose. At the same time, they say that there is nothing special in such a device as acoustic stands, and their effect on sound is far-fetched.

However, true professionals, who understand not only sound recording, but also physics, perfectly understand the significance of this device. Thanks to such racks, it is possible to place sound equipment not only at the required angle to the hall, but also at a certain height, which is sometimes very important on large venues or halls. At the same time, modern racks for acoustics allow you to adjust directly with the equipment and in a matter of seconds, and not in the old fashioned way, putting matchboxes or books.

Another important aspect in favor of purchasing racks is their mobility and versatility. Usually they are equipped with standard mounts, on which any equipment can be mounted, from speakers to lighting fixtures. Therefore, such a rack for equipment is very popular for various tours and other outdoor events. This is usually taken into account by developers, making them as compact and lightweight as possible.

Currently, there are a lot of different companies for the manufacture of such racks. There are also a large number of different craftsmen who make racks for acoustics with their own hands. The products of the former are usually distinguished by their compactness, mobility, light weight and quality. Products of craftsmen are usually famous for their great reliability and ease of use. Therefore, among professionals, it is practiced to purchase branded racks from leading manufacturers, with their subsequent refinement from the master.

For home use Specialized racks for acoustics are also produced. They can be quite different from professional equipment and still have a few additional features to save space. For example, quite often you can find such a stand for a speaker, which can also serve as a shelf for storing discs. It should be noted that such equipment, released for home use,

sometimes it does not have all the functions of a professional and is designed to work in a small room.

Often musicians use them for professional stage work, but this only works if the equipment has been exposed once and does not plan to be moved. For touring or outdoor performances, it is still better to use professional stands, which will not only help save setup time, but also do not take much time during transportation.

Specialized speaker stands designed to accommodate the so-called are much more than just another utilitarian audio system accessory. Well-designed and well-manufactured, these stands can drastically improve the character of your speakers.

Their main task is to ensure the maximum possible fixation of the speaker cabinet in a certain position and, thereby, avoid its possible vibrations caused by the operation of the woofer. This is achieved both by the overall rigidity of the structure made of metal, wood, glass, or a combination of them, and by the mass of the acoustic rack, often variable, due to the possibility of filling ballast (sand or shot) into specially designed cavities. In addition, various vibration-isolating elements can be used in the design of acoustic racks (most often, metal spikes or rubber gaskets) on the upper and lower supports.

The second important point that should be taken into account when buying acoustic stands is their height, which should ensure the optimal location of the speakers relative to the listener. Finally, when choosing, the design factor is also significant, that is general appearance and quality finishes.

Not so long ago, a 2.0 SVEN Royal 1R acoustic system appeared in my house. The thing is inexpensive, but has excellent sound and beautiful appearance. Before that, for several years now I have had Top Device TDE-255 2.1 acoustics and, to be honest, it has ceased to please something: from old age, apparently. the capacitors dried up, the sound lost its former brilliance and purity. As a result, I did not refuse the opportunity to replace my exhausted system.

The first thing the speakers were installed on the desktop, as expected. And it must be said that workplace I have it set up so that right hand from me in the corner there is a TV that allows you to watch something from time to time without looking up from the desktop, as well as comfortably watch anything while sitting or lying on the couch. The old speakers were spaced further away so that the stereo base of the satellites included both the workplace and the TV, which only benefited the impressions of watching movies and listening to music. The subwoofer hung out somewhere in the middle.

The new speakers are bulky and it is not easy to organize their arrangement according to the old scheme, and even standing on a rather big table, they eat up the lion's share of the space. Moreover, it was impossible to reveal the potential of the speakers when they were at arm's length from the listener: the sound picture was blurry and dirty. But a meter or two from the speakers, the situation changed: the music began to play with colors, the purity of the mids and highs were revealed as they should. As a result, it was decided to arrange the speakers in the old way, and since they did not work out on the table or in the compartment under the TV (huge!), I decided to install them on stands. A quick search showed that it would not be so easy to find the right option for me: the prices for such gizmos are just fucked up. Well, not a problem. Let's do it ourselves.

Under the cut, a story on how to make racks for speaker system at a price of 1000 rubles per pair (much cheaper!). Everything is easier than it seems.

1.

So what we need:
1. 1 sheet of chipboard or solid wood (already sawn into 4 parts in the photo)
2. Table legs (2 pieces), stainless steel, diameter 60 mm.
3. Mounting legs (4 pieces).
4. Spray paint
5. Wood drill 2 mm
6. Screwdriver / screwdriver
7. Optional furniture dowels 6x30 mm, which I did not need in the end.

Now about the prices. At first I wanted to buy a chipboard sheet, but while walking along Leroy Merlin I saw an array of wood for sale and decided that it would be even better. A sheet of 800x300 mm came out at 140 rubles. A chipboard analogue would have cost a little less. Here I was lucky, because I measured everything in advance and adjusted the dimensions so that this sheet was enough for me exactly for everything and with virtually no waste. Sawing done immediately in the store - so smoother than suffering with a jigsaw.

Table legs were sold in Leroy in a set of 650 rubles for 4 pieces, while one piece cost 350. The choice was obvious, especially since I needed 4 mounts, not 2.
It was possible to take ordinary simple furniture legs at a price of about 100 r apiece, but they would look dystrophic to me, and I would also have to come up with a new mounting option.

Paint - 150 rubles per can.

Dowels - 15 rubles.

A bag of screws 3.5x16 mm - about 30 rubles.

In total, we get 1000 rubles, although, apparently, it was possible to get by with a much smaller amount.

2.

We take two legs, pick out the plastic tips to adjust the height, freeing the holes for the second flange for fastening. The mounts are designed so that after installing them on the leg, you need to open three petals inside the leg. For this, a special screw and a hole in the leg are provided to tighten this screw. I tried to drill the same hole at the other end of the leg, but the stainless steel from which the pipes were made did not agree with me and I scored for drilling. At the end, I simply spread the petals of the flanges a little with a screw so that they entered the pipes with force, and then I just pressed harder, inserting the petals into the pipe.

3.

We cut the sheet into 4 parts: a couple of parts are larger - we will have them as bases, and a couple of smaller ones - shelves. I took my shelves in size as a section of columns without a front part (which protrudes slightly forward). The appearance of the combination of speakers and legs will be more holistic.

4.

We process the details. I chose matte black because the solid wood she painted matches the texture of the speaker finishes perfectly.
Of the other options, I also came up with self-adhesive film desired color.
If I had taken chipboard, I would certainly have done so without even processing the edges. If the color of the chipboard sheet suited me, then I would buy edging tape and iron it to the edges. You can also cover the wood with stain and varnish. And you can paint and varnish.
Or you can completely do without the top shelf, replacing it with a metal cross to fit the legs, screwing the speakers to it. In general, there is room for imagination.

The paint took a long time to dry, almost a day. Without this, the whole job would have taken no more than an hour and a half.

If suddenly you decide to paint with a spray can, I recommend painting in 3 layers. I only had enough spray for two, but even two layers in places did not lie as high quality as we would like. The option with acrylic water-based paint and a roller seems to be more preferable to me now.

5.

Next, we attach the flanges to our shelves and bases using self-tapping screws. It is useful to pre-drill holes for self-tapping screws with a diameter of 1.5-2 mm. So the screws will go in easier and more accurately. I attached fasteners to the foundation details not exactly in the middle, but with a slight offset back.

6.

Collecting! We insert the fasteners into the legs, fix it, check whether everything is connected evenly.

7.

We stick felt pads to the bases. Such things are glued to the legs of tables and chairs so that they do not scratch the floor. With us, they will replace the legs and prevent transmission sound waves on racks to the floor. For especially aesthetic audiophiles, I recommend putting special spiked legs. I did not find the usual dwarf legs in the store. If I see it, I'll replace it.

8.

Ready! This is what the columns look like on the racks. Racks look and feel as a single unit with the speakers, and appearance it is impossible to say that they were made by hand.

Now about not useful dowels. I had never seen speakers stand on stands and was worried that they could move off the pedestals from vibrations. At the same time, the speakers themselves are equipped with small short legs empty inside. If the vibration drove them up the rack, then I would just stick the dowels into the shelves so that they go into the cavities of the legs, preventing them from sliding.