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sand versus shot in speaker stands

recently purchased monitors and stand for bedroom and do not know if i should fill stand or not. if the stands should be filled what material should be used. i always read about stands being sand or shot ready, but i must admit i do not know what is meant by shot and where one goes to by shot.

thanks in advance for the help
bianchi27

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magfan
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I've never dealt with commercial stands. The set I made many years ago, before I was even aware of hi-end were filled with Sackrete.
Could you still use lead shot if at the same time you mixed in some expanding foam? That'd seal in the lead at the same time as providing additional damping.
Careful of the ratio, so you don't get a geyser of foam.
magfan
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Would there be an issue in using lead if once installed it were potted in place using expanding foam or other 'goo'?
How about using some kind of epoxy resin to fill the stand/voids after filling w/shot? No way will it ever come out or get to atmosphere.

Wear gloves / long sleeves / and a particle/dust mask when handling it?
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