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Building stands for Harbeth 40.2's

I talked with my builder today. I told them I would reach out for more expert opinions on a final design.

Since the TonTragers are the benchmark for Harbeth stands, I'm trying to match them as much as possible.

Question 1- The TonTragers have a 1 inch riser in each corner of the top of the stand. Is this critical for optimal sound ? Or would it be sufficient for the speaker to sit flat on the top of the stand ?

Question 2- Obviously the top needs to be open except for the exterior frame, but can the base be a solid flat piece of wood...or should that be open also ?

Please chime in with any ideas...also I plan on using some good cone spikes on the bottom.

I've attached a pic of the TonTrager for reference for the above questions.

Thanks in advance.

krelldog

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mitch2
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Have you considered Sound Anchors stands?  I have seen them used fairly often with Harbeth speakers and they make stands dedicated specifically for the Harbeth Monitor 40 line.  The cost for their Signature Stands is a little less than the cost of the TonTraeger stands, and they may be a good trade-off compared to the time, materials, and skill required to achieve a suitable DIY result.  Just a thought.  Good luck getting exactly what you want.

mitch2
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@jeffseight 

The Gig Harbor Audio stuff has a cool factor for sure.  I suspect I noticed a repurposed bowling alley in some of the furniture.  
Unfortunately, similar to the SA stands I mentioned earlier in this thread, those Gig Harbor stands would probably be too rigid for Harbeths that apparently sound best on thin wooden stands that, according to one Harbeth owner,

“allow the speakers to "float" on the four points of contact, which turns the entire cabinet into a musical instrument…The Tontragers suspend the speakers in the air, allowing them to really sing”

 

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