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Filling my speaker stands to weigh it down?

I am using the B&W 602S2 and the metal B&W speaker stands (the box says they're for the 601). I read about filling the stand's hollow leg with sand to weigh it down and dampen the vibrations.

Does anybody have recommendations on filling the stands? Does anybody use fillers? I thought about BBs or lead shots but it cost quite a bit of $$ to fill up two speaker stands (The stands were only $50).

Will it even make a difference if I filled it or not?

THanks
Mike
mikechanmd
jameswei
883 posts
 
I use Home Depot sand -- costs only a few bucks. Otherwise, the stands resonate like gongs.
4yanx
1,576 posts
 
The silica sand works well. Use a mask to avoid inhaling the the very fine (nasty to the lungs) dust.
74impala
18 posts
 
I would not recommend play sand. It can hold moisture and rust your stands. Go with silica sand. I've got 50 lbs of it that I'm no longer using if anyone wants it for free.
mikechanmd OP
13 posts
 
Thanks to everybody for their great suggestions!

The stand comes with spikes, and I'm using them on carpet.

All the best,
Mike
mikechanmd OP
13 posts
 
I bought 100 lbs of #7.5 and #8 lead shots for $15/25lbs. My buddy bought some too and we filled our speaker stands. They certainly feel more solid and are heavier.
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