What should I use for filling B&W FS700 speaker stands (for use with B&W 705s)?


Hello all - I have a question that has paralyzed me up to this point.  I want to add mass to my FS700 speaker stands that support my B&W 705 speakers.  I want to make them less "tippy" mainly.  I am also concerned about adversely or positively affecting the sound quality with whatever I choose.  Lead shot is very expensive, but I am considering it.  Are there good alternatives I should look at?  Steel shot?  Sand (kinda messy)?  What about small landscape rock (1/2" or less)?  Any suggestions from this community would be most appreciated.  - Bob 
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Showing 2 responses by tecknik

I use a combination of three different material in my Dynaudio stand 6,s comprising of sand, lead shot and kitty litter in equal parts. Check the manufacturers recommendation first on how high to fill the stands up, some recommend 3/4 or their about . 

Ultimately you want your stands to be dead when you tap them , too much sand can add to much base and make the speakers sound a bit dead rather then alive so to speak. Trial and error.


I mixed it before and then shook it around has best I could to settle it a bit.