I owned a pair of the 300ti speakers. Wish I hadnt sold them. I believe the sonic difference you experienced could likely be due to the height difference than to stand construction. I assume based on your description that the speakers were placed closer to floor and against the wall which would change the bass and lower mid range response. That said, I use bluetack to solidify my speakers to my metal stands. I have 3 stands of different heights, 16-24, all filled. Currently using the 16 ones with my Esoteric MG-10s on a carpeted and padded concrete floor. Tweeter are somewhat lower than my ear height.
anyone ditch their metal speaker stands?
While cleaning up just recently. I was moving speakers and stands away from the wall just to get at that horrible dust bunnies that grow like tumble weed, I decided to place the speakers back in there determined spot{Sound Dynamics 300ti} and play some music while tiding up. I sat down and I was pleasantly surprised.I was enjoying the speakers while realizing less of a mechanical sounding presentation with more soul and body. The stands are rather heavy.And sand filled with the typical metal resting plate. Now I am confused to the point. Should I substitute them with what and have any audiogoners tried another avenue and ditched the metal? Thanks