DIY Speaker Stands
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 12:07 pm
Hello all,
I know there have a been several threads on the subject in general, but I have a specific question that I can't seem to find a solid answer on. Can I use cinder blocks or similar concrete blocks stacked as speaker stands? I know of coarse that I could...but do they actually have enough mass to keep from resonating etc? I could care less about the looks, wether they hold cables, or anything like that...just if it's enough mass and would work out well.
Also, if this is a good plan, what would you use to bind the blocks together? I have green glue left over from my construction, liquid nail, etc...I'm just not sure if this would be a useful place for green glue vs. a general adhesive. I am aware that green glue is not the same as liquid nail in terms of strength, but again, it's more about resonating and decoupling. The stands would be out of the way of people, behind a desk where no one is likely to hit them (most likely, exact placement still needs to be determined).
Any help is much appreciated.
Thank you!
I know there have a been several threads on the subject in general, but I have a specific question that I can't seem to find a solid answer on. Can I use cinder blocks or similar concrete blocks stacked as speaker stands? I know of coarse that I could...but do they actually have enough mass to keep from resonating etc? I could care less about the looks, wether they hold cables, or anything like that...just if it's enough mass and would work out well.
Also, if this is a good plan, what would you use to bind the blocks together? I have green glue left over from my construction, liquid nail, etc...I'm just not sure if this would be a useful place for green glue vs. a general adhesive. I am aware that green glue is not the same as liquid nail in terms of strength, but again, it's more about resonating and decoupling. The stands would be out of the way of people, behind a desk where no one is likely to hit them (most likely, exact placement still needs to be determined).
Any help is much appreciated.
Thank you!
