Sharkmatic Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 I have the large Rhombus sized RF-3s that were on walls previously as the surrounds. I'm in a new house and cannot attach them to walls. Do you recommend stands? If so, which ones? I can't seem to find stands to hold these behemoths. Or should I get rid of them and get different surrounds? BTW, I have KHorns AK-2s from the 80s and a Center. I'm only looking for surrounds for 5.1 audio (no video) and was just looking for stands for the RF-3s but can't seem to find any! Thanks for your time! Mark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 Yes, the floorstanders are the RF-3s. The surround speakers are the RS-3 model. You could possibly do a search for stands using the forum for ideas. Meanwhile Merry Christmas and someone will be along eventually. @Sharkmatic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkmatic Posted December 26, 2021 Author Share Posted December 26, 2021 Thanks, Billybob. Sorry, RS-3! Have a great day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 There should be a fair amount of stands that work with the RS-3's. I've seen a fair share of them out there, but I couldn't tell you what they are. I've always had mine on the walls. You should be able to use just about any stand that doesn't use guides or screws (using padded feet and grips) that can be used for surrounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreG. Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Just my two cents. I found to have much better bass response by using pucks like these: https://www.ebay.de/itm/4-x-Dynavox-Aluminium-F-sse-30-x-10-mm-Absorber-Entkoppler-Ger-te-F-sse-12729/292051405734?pageci=f7152437-9585-4bc7-abb7-025a0fbdce52&epid=1678043284&redirect=mobile Just in case the OEM stands should prove difficult to get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark in PA Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 On 12/25/2021 at 7:26 PM, billybob said: Yes, the floorstanders are the RF-3s. The surround speakers are the RS-3 model. You could possibly do a search for stands using the forum for ideas. Meanwhile Merry Christmas and someone will be along eventually. @Sharkmatic Hey. Since you were previously talking about stands and seeing that you are a Heritage member, I thought to ask a question: I am probably going to be getting the Forte IV but I am not that happy with it's plinth, unlike the handsome one on the previous Forte III, this one on the IV's seems less like a plinth and more like just a riser or sorts, or just four 2x2. I would like to raise the Forte IV up a little more, maybe about 2" to 4" and have a slight 15 degree tilt backwards. I like to create a plinth like the Forte III for the IV's any suggestions on how to do this? Should I remove the risers on the IV's all together and secure a 2" to 4" thick base to the speaker? Maybe make the base a little shorter and install four sound isolation feet and just adjust their height forward and back to get the speaker cabinet to have a back tilting 15 degree angle? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Yes, I don't know. Thanks for the question but, going to have a cup. You seem a bit keen on the idea. Sounds like a plan. I'll be back. ☕ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 @Mark in PAPA I would start a topic in the mod/technical section on your plan so that others here can bounce some feedback to you. While I understand, I feel some more versed than myself to answer. So yes, I'm a punter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroMara Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 @Mark in PA The easiest thing would be to get 2 bamboo boards , about 1 " thick with the dimensions of width of 16.63 " and a depth of 13 ". This will decouple the Forte IV better from the floor through the bamboo and increase the distance from the floor. I would do without the 15 ° angle change because then the radiation pattern of the midrange and tweeter is directed over your ears and your head in the direction of the ceiling. Thus, you are no longer sitting in the stereo stage. The Forte IV is not designed for this kind of angle change. JMTC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark in PA Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 On 1/3/2022 at 12:22 PM, MicroMara said: @Mark in PA The easiest thing would be to get 2 bamboo boards , about 1 " thick with the dimensions of width of 16.63 " and a depth of 13 ". This will decouple the Forte IV better from the floor through the bamboo and increase the distance from the floor. I would do without the 15 ° angle change because then the radiation pattern of the midrange and tweeter is directed over your ears and your head in the direction of the ceiling. Thus, you are no longer sitting in the stereo stage. The Forte IV is not designed for this kind of angle change. JMTC Thanks for the suggestion. I also noticed I made an error. I didn't mean a 15 degree tilt but a 5 degree tilt. But still, I understand your view point and it'll just be best to lift them the height I want without any tilt whatsoever. Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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