Do I need new stands for my new speakers?


Hi, I have Usher BE-718s on the way and currently have ACI Sapphire XL with the Sound Anchors that are made for them. If I decide to keep the Ushers, is it worthwhile to spend several hundred dollars extra to get the BE-718 Sound Anchors? Here are the dimensions (W x D):

ACI: 8.5" x 12.5"
Usher: 10.2" x 16.9"
Stand top plates: 7.5" x 11.5"

Picture: http://audioc.com/accessories1/soundanchor/sanchoxl.htm

That's 1.35" overhang on the sides and 2.7" on the front and back (damn, the "Tiny" Dancers are deep). Would that be enough to affect damping to an appreciable degree?

On another note, can anybody offer their experiences comparing both these speakers? (I've read the 6moons review of the BE-718 that briefly mentions similarities).
eugene81

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(Shameless self-bump) Haha, thanks. I have been refreshing "My threads" and wondering why there are over 85 views and zero responses.
Nah, height shouldn't be an issue. The Ushers are only 3" taller and the spikes make the stands adjustable. Thanks for your input!
FTR, the stands look pretty much like the perfect dimensions to me and perform flawlessly with the Ushers!