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speaker base help

1st thank you all for some excellent advice on my speaker purchase. I went with a used Meadowlark Kestel Hot Rod and I think that it's going to work out well.

One concern with the Kestrel is that because of its elegant shape ( about 9" x 9" x 3' high ), one of my kids or their friends is going to knock it over. I'm thinking that a solution might be a stone base - approximately 15" x 15"- that would be through bolted to the the treaded sleeves at the bottom of the speaker where the spikes are intended to go. I'd probably put a thin rubber gasket between the speaker and the stone and nylon casters on the bottom of the stone. The stone will most likely be soapstone since I can get it & its easy to work with. The stone would sit on a wood floor.

Is this a good idea? Thanks again.
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vegasears
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I use granite slabs ¾”x 15”x22” to isolate my speakers because my system is on the 2nd floor of my house. I got the granite from a Counter Top installation company. When installing the material they cut out for the built in ranges and sinks. The cut outs are left for trash. I gave the installation guys $20.00 and they cut it size for me. Masonry Drill Bits are available at most major Hardware stores.

Good luck.
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