Using TV Stands for studio monitors

[timbit2006]

Has anyone here used one of these stands for mounting a speaker?
I've been having a hard time finding cantilever stands that can fit behind my desk, the cheapest option I've found is in the thousand dollar range.
I was originally going to make my own but this is much cheaper and doesn't take time.

If the speaker ends up being too unbalanced I plan to make marble or granite bases and I might just do it for acoustic purposes anyways.


I definitely can't be the only one here that's thought of this so I'm just wondering what anyone thinks first.

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[timbit2006]

This is definitely worth watching for anyone interested in this idea.

 

[wst3]

I haven't, but that is pretty clever.

My original stands were home made out of lumber screwed and glued so I could fill them with sand. Turns out I didn't need all that much sand to make them stay put.

Last summer I picked up a pair of tube traps as part of a package from a local studio that was relocating. Didn't really think I'd need/use them, so I tried them as monitor stands, and to say they made a difference would be an understatement.

In fact that seems to be, in my space anyway, the optimal use if you have only two.

I will be picking up a second pair for my near field monitors, and yeah, I expect great things from them - usually a not-so-good sign :}

 

[Nick Batzdorf]

I use CRT stands for my big speakers.

(The flatscreen TV is also hanging from the ceiling - it's my auxiliary monitor.)

 

[IoguDiiiaa]

Using TV stands for studio monitors can be a great way to save space and keep things organized. If you're looking to use TV stands for your studio monitors, one thing to keep in mind is ensuring that the stands can support the weight and size of your monitors.A good option to consider is using monitor arms that are adjustable. They allow you to position your monitors at the perfect height and angle, which can be crucial for a comfortable and productive workspace. Check out this link - https://tecnotools.com.au/collections/monitor-arms-vesa, for some great monitor arm options that could work well with your setup.

 

[HCMarkus]

I built mine when I wanted super sturdy and stable stands and couldn't find anything pre-built that was really solid yet cost-effective.

Two 2x6 with a 2x6 center brace for rigidity with plywood glued and screwed onto either end, then wrapped with some left-over Guilford FR701. Since the stand has a space in its center, there is plenty of room for a power strip to be mounted for speaker AC. Rubber pads from Amazon de-couple speakers adequately.

Fun to build, cheap and very solid.

 

[Buzz]

A stack of Encyclopaedia Brittanicas or Corinthian columns for my taste.