Although speaker stands may not be the top of your list when you want to improve the sound quality of your stereo, it is very possible that speaker stands could go a long way in helping to better your AV setup. If you do plan to use speaker stands to improve the quality of your stereo’s sound, you will need to have the right stands, positioned in the proper places for maximum benefit.

First you will need to decide what speaker stands you will need.

Loudspeaker stands will improve the bass in both bookshelf speakers and stand mount speakers. With speaker stands, the speaker is placed at the perfect height, close to level with the listener's ear. The best stands are heavy in order to provide as little vibration as possible. If your speaker stand is not heavy enough you can always fill the bottom with sand, but only if you have sealed speakers. Lead shots can be used if you'd prefer.

The sound your stereo system makes can be improved by correct positioning and location. You will want to place your stereo stands about 200mm from the rear walls, plus they should be about 700mm from the walls on either side. Your speaker stands should also face slightly inward toward each other. Placing the speakers close to the rear wall will improve the bass sound. Furthermore, you don't want to place the speakers too close to the wall, as the bass will sound too boomy.

Another rule is to not place your loud speaker stands too close to a TV stand, as the drive unit magnets may cause some interference with the TV’s picture and sound.

If your speakers are new out of the box, it’s important to know that speakers do not sound their best when they are new. After about 50 hours of moderate use, the speakers will 'break in' and the sound will improve. For this reason you will not want to bother trying to adjust your sound with speaker stands until the speakers have been used for some time.

Once you have used your speakers for at least 50 hours you can then begin using speaker stands or audio racks and placement to help improve the sound of your speakers.

As you are positioning the speakers, test the sound. When you are testing different positions, always return to your normal listening position to work out whether they're in the right place. You'll be able to get a great sound quality by placing the speakers in the right position.

 

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