Philip LeBlanc Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Hi, I am new to this forum and have a question regarding my Heresy speakers in my home office. I have searched this forum as well as Google and have not found the information I need. I have a 2 channel system in my home office consisting of my PowerMac, a Fisher 500B receiver, and a pair of Heresy speakers. Mostly, I listen while sitting at my desk. I would like some attractive and sturdy stands to elevate these speakers about 24" from the floor. Any guidance would be most appreciated. Please email me at philipandjo@mac.com if more info is needed. Thanks in advance. Philip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Welcome, Philip! I just wanted to let you know that you don't have to put your email address in your post. Folks can email you by using the button at the bottom of your post. Regarding the stands, I need to build a pair as well, for the bedroom. Lots of opinions on the best way to go, from light and sturdy to massive, lead shot-filled pillars. I'll be interested in the responses, too. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Philip, Before you get the stands, you might want to try a "mock up" stand first. If you raise the cabinets 24in off the floor, the bass response will be definitely compromised. I am not sure of the geometry you are dealing with but there are elevated risers (Factory or DIY). These will raise the cabinet just a few inches (modest effect on the bass) but nicely aim the high freq at the listener (about a 15 deg angle as I recall - don't quote me on the specific angle). Good Luck, -Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardP Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 There are two online retailers that usually come up first on a google search: www.racksandstands.com and www.standsandmounts.com; also, www.partsexpress.com has a few, and I am sure there are many, many other sources. Raising a 40+lb Heresy to 24" will need a heavy and wide base to compensate for such topheaviness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip LeBlanc Posted February 15, 2006 Author Share Posted February 15, 2006 Hi Tom, Thanks for the information (thanks to all who have responded as well). Bass is not a problem as I am in an old house on piers. I actually have the bass dialed back a bit. I have the factory risers installed. The purpose for elevating them is that my left channel speak is about 6 feet in front of my desk. In my opinion, the sound quality improves by elevating them. Perhaps 24" is too much as they are currently elevated about 14" which improved imaging. I might have located some stands in the Audio Advisor magazine. While I am at it, do y'all have any upgrade ideas for my speakers. I just received some new crossovers from a very nice guy who sells them on eBay. My model # is H-WO-12 and serial numbers are 11M857 and 58. Are this 8 ohm or 4 ohm while I am asking? These are driven by a newly refurbished Fisher 500B tube receiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jheis Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 The "Benjamin" stool from IKEA makes a cheap ($20) and easy basic speaker stand. They're about 17.5" tall and reasonably attractive - kind of like a flat topped "A" frame made out of blond birch bent plywood (think Eames plywood chairs). James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmsummer Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 I would consider making something like this (only without cutting a hole in the bottom of the Heresys). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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