rockhound Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Ok I picked up a set of KI-262's awhile back from a fellow forum member and want to add pole sockets to them for my sons PA project. I found an old post from @colterphoto1 that had some instructions for doing this. I would like to hear from those that have installed these on speakers that did not come with them for any tips/tricks. I did my usual searches hoping to find a you tube video with no success. I will be installing cups on both the 262's and some 480's I'll be getting at a later date. Anyway all help is greatly appreciated. Old post from colter........ If you'd like to add a Pole mount socket to ANY speaker cabinet (make sure the mount will support the speaker's weight), here's an easy way to determine the center. Take a dowel rod (broom handle will work, put on a flat surface and balance the speaker on it, mark the point where the dowel touches the cabinet's bottom. Do likewise in the other direction. Flip speaker over, connect the lines - there is your center of gravity for mounting the pole socket so that weight will be evenly distributed. I like to use the metal cups from Parts Express. There are two standard sizes, 1 3/8 and 1 1/2, some stands come with an adapter and I try to use the larger size when possible, but make sure they mate up ok to your intended stands. I like to drill a hole exactly the size of the cup so it is supported by the 3/4 ply somewhat. DO NOT USE WOOD SCREWS they might pull out. Instead drill holes and use #10 flat head machine screws, flat and lock washers or nylon locking nuts on the inside of the cabinet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I thought this was a stripper thread. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Just now, CECAA850 said: I thought this was a stripper thread. == of course, you were first to respond. Get back to work — 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockhound Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 6 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: I thought this was a stripper thread. I fixed it CARL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 WHAT WERE YOU THINKING CARL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 13 minutes ago, richieb said: == of course, you were first to respond. Get back to work — Hey, in my defense it was 6 hours after he posted. 1 minute ago, Dave A said: WHAT WERE YOU THINKING CARL? You have to ask? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Well yes because we live way out in the boondocks and don't have those new fangled city type things around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 11 minutes ago, Dave A said: Well yes because we live way out in the boondocks and don't have those new fangled city type things around here. We'll get @rockhound to install a pole in your living room and you can hold tryouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockhound Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 I'm surprised no one has installed pole sockets in SPEAKERS. Maybe I should have put this in the tech/mod section of the foum? What say you @CECAA850 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 12 minutes ago, rockhound said: I'm surprised no one has installed pole sockets in SPEAKERS. Maybe I should have put this in the tech/mod section of the foum? What say you @CECAA850 Easy you get a hole saw and cut the hole and then use that as a guide for your router. Cant get a router bit big enough cut he shoulder then cut a larger hole in a piece of plywood and use it as your router guide and just go round and round until you have the whole shoulder routed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 54 minutes ago, rockhound said: I'm surprised no one has installed pole sockets in SPEAKERS. Maybe I should have put this in the tech/mod section of the foum? What say you @CECAA850 The KP speakers I've had in the past (and present) have already had them installed. Colter gave you a good way to find the balance point and from there, just cut a hole and screw or bolt it in. It really shouldn't be too difficult. Musicians Friend has some reasonably priced tripod stands. I purchased a pair for my KP-2500's that are now on my back porch and for the price, I've been very happy. I think I got THESE. . Regardless, be aware that there are 2 different size mounts. EDIT, there's 2 different size mounts. EDIT, maybe it was THESE as they'll do either size mount. The stands I got came with bushings that will accept either size. My 2500's needed the bushings. Also, when you set up, it's much easier to lay the speakers down, install the stands and stand the whole thing up as opposed to lifting the speakers on to the stands, especially if you're setting up by yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockhound Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 Got it. I'll also be cutting a hole in some 480's as they will be the bottoms with the 262's as the tops. Seems easy enough I was just looking for advice to make sure there wasn't nothing I was overlooking. Seems most folks use metal cups instead of plastic which is good to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 17 minutes ago, rockhound said: Seems easy enough I was just looking for advice to make sure there wasn't nothing I was overlooking. You should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I'm feeling the love. You guys remember me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 On August 16, 2018 at 10:34 AM, rockhound said: Ok I picked up a set of KI-262's awhile back from a fellow forum member and want to add pole sockets to them for my sons PA project. I found an old post from @colterphoto1 that had some instructions for doing this. I would like to hear from those that have installed these on speakers that did not come with them for any tips/tricks. I did my usual searches hoping to find a you tube video with no success. I will be installing cups on both the 262's and some 480's I'll be getting at a later date. Anyway all help is greatly appreciated. Old post from colter........ If you'd like to add a Pole mount socket to ANY speaker cabinet (make sure the mount will support the speaker's weight), here's an easy way to determine the center. Take a dowel rod (broom handle will work, put on a flat surface and balance the speaker on it, mark the point where the dowel touches the cabinet's bottom. Do likewise in the other direction. Flip speaker over, connect the lines - there is your center of gravity for mounting the pole socket so that weight will be evenly distributed. I like to use the metal cups from Parts Express. There are two standard sizes, 1 3/8 and 1 1/2, some stands come with an adapter and I try to use the larger size when possible, but make sure they mate up ok to your intended stands. I like to drill a hole exactly the size of the cup so it is supported by the 3/4 ply somewhat. DO NOT USE WOOD SCREWS they might pull out. Instead drill holes and use #10 flat head machine screws, flat and lock washers or nylon locking nuts on the inside of the cabinet. Another tip. Consider time alignment if you can, that would be with the voice coils aligned in a vertical plane. Another consideration when mounting pole cup to the top of a subwoofer cabinet is - will the plywood hold the weight of the pole/speaker combo without flexation? If possible, you might look into putting an internal vertical brace near the mount to help spread the weight through the cabinet to the bottom as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockhound Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 3 hours ago, colterphoto1 said: I'm feeling the love. You guys remember me. How could we forget???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 23 hours ago, colterphoto1 said: If possible, you might look into putting an internal vertical brace near the mount to help spread the weight through the cabinet to the bottom as well. Great suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted August 27, 2018 Moderators Share Posted August 27, 2018 Ok now onto the other kind of pole, pic's are ok, unless it's of any of you. On 8/21/2018 at 5:44 PM, rockhound said: How could we forget???? It's like picking up Sammy Hagar from the airport, kind of hard to forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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