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Need Suggestions For Raising Speaker Height

This is a pretty silly question but I want to know how others deal with this issue. I currently use Skylan stands for my GMA Callisto monitors. I'm in the process of obtaining new speakers but all of the ones I'm interested in are much smaller than my current speakers. In order to keep the tweeters "near" ear level, I need to either buy new stands (not happening) or raise my existing stands by at least 2-3 inches. Obviously I could stick a phone book or two under the stands but prefer to fine a more stable and visually appealing solution (WAF issue).

Any suggestions?
mightyburner

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rrog
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There is no reason to raise your speakers. All you need to do is tilt them back. You can accurately do this by using a drafting T and a laser. With the long end of the T pointed at your listening position tilt the speaker back until the laser is at ear level. Raising the speaker will only distance the speaker even farther from a critical room boundery.
rrog
1,958 posts
 
Skylan makes very good stands. Most of the recommendations will degrade the stands. There are only two options. Tilt your existing stands or buy new stands.
rrog
1,958 posts
 
Skylan makes excellent stands. Most of the recommendations will degrade the quality of your stands. I see only two options for you. Tilt your existing stands to aim the tweeter at the desired height or buy taller stands.
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