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

Showing 1 response by xti16

Shot is lead used for shotgun loads. Unsafe but very heavy when compared to sand. Weight in the stands will make the driver less prone to movement resulting from the drivers working canceling out the sound. Should tighten everything from the top to bottom end. That being said your speakers should sound more 'forward' but improved. At least thats what I've experienced.