Sorry I totally forgot to add that I have four cones threaded into the bottom of my Quads and they sit in titanium disks. They sound better this way than any other option. So I was thinking of a way I might be able to use this same setup but on a dolly of sorts. I would just prefer to make it a little more stylish than a dolly used for utilitarian functions. Also, a dolly that could absorb vibrations although that’s what the titanium disks are for. @erik_squires My entire stereo does take up a lot of space however I can make it work either way. I’m dealing with close to a thousand square feet. Selling what I have for a smaller stereo is certainly out of the question.
Speakers On Wheels?
Hi All,
Unfortunately I have to move again and the best I could do, is a large studio space on the fourth floor of a 1930’s era building in a sketchy part of town. This should dispel any notion that all audiophiles are wealthy. The most difficult part of this move will be to get Quad 2905 ESL’s up four flights of stairs without banging them around. I was thinking that I would really like to put the Quads on wheels when they’re in the apartment, so that I could back them up against the wall when not using them and then bring them forward and into place when I want to listen to them. It’s of course important that I mark where the speakers need to be when it’s listening time. Also, I may choose to add a large floor rug so that in itself presents another logistical challenge. Any ideas or recommendations in order to make my life somewhat easier is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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@tweak1 Yes and carpeted no less. |
@soix I didn't think of the threaded gliders. I do have titanium disc gliders under my cones but it still seems like a lot of work. @elliottbnewcombjr I certainly appreciate your advice and thorough explanation. Tip over prevention was I something I didn't think of. |
@bondmanp Funny, two nights ago I was dreaming about a piano mover bringing my speaker through the window. It may have been raining. But no, I’ll have to recruit a friend to help me bring them up the stairs on a hand truck. |
Hi Everyone! I’m really appreciative for the responses I’ve gotten here. I went to Harbor Freight today to buy a Ball Joint tool and looked at the casters they had there. I couldn’t get the ball joint on my car loose but building a dolly seems simple enough. The only logistical dilemma I’m having is that I want to set the speaker on the dolly while using the cones and the Herbies Titanium disks. My thought is to drill a 1/2 inch depression in the dolly with a bit the size of the disks so that nothing moves around. Anybody with a better idea or rather any idea at all, please clue me in. Again thanks! |