Speaker stands for KEF R3 (something else than KEF stands)

If you talk to a dealer you may find that you can get the KEF stands for less than list price.

I am having similar thoughts.  Considering Reference 1 speakers,  but $2000 for the stands seems ridiculous. How important to match the stands to the speakers?

Just happened to come across this discussion; way after the fact, but I will post anyhow. 

When I auditioned my R3's, they were mounted on Solidsteel SS-6 tripod stands, which I really liked...well, I liked the look of them.
I replaced a previous pair of KEF's and just stuck with my original solid Late 90's Atacama SE24 stands (sand filled) and these remain perfect. Very substantial and heavy - still great.  Exact same example here:   http://www.whybuynew.co.uk/accessories/stands-accessories/speaker-stands/atacama-monitor-hi-fi-speaker-floor-stands.htm

You can use four balls of Blu Tack for each corner, which is a very inexpensive isolation solution between the speaker cabinet and top of the stand...any stand. Holds them in place also.  (Blu Tack is a secret weapon!)

(I am in the UK [from the U.S.], but there are newer Atacama models <HSM1?> for example, that may be available in the States)

At any rate, a good solid mass speaker stand is always best. There are a lot of great choices out there.

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