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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 
meinhard
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sfall
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Sand and led shot. Most wheel weights they use to balance tires are led. Garages usually have buckets filled with old wheel weights just laying around. If you ask around, you should be able to get some for free.
meinhard OP
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Thanks everyone for the ideas...
meinhard OP
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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.
tecknik - how do you mix these three materials?  Right in the stand or before you fill?  Thanks.....
schubert
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I have a great pr of Target stands from England ,12 inches of led shot and 12 inches of  sand box sand , quite fine, shake as you go mixes with led .
 Must be 40-45 lbs .
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