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What to fill Skylan stands with for Harbeth SHL5s

Skylan stands for SHL5s: could someone please tell me what to fill them with?
Skylan advised PURINA MAXX kitty litter, but I cannot find this in the U.S.
Should I use play sand, sand kitty litter, clay kitty litter, something else?
Thank you.
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rx8man
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Excellent question, I just finished my own 4-pillar stands very similar to Skylans, except my posts are 3" round instead of square pvc and 26" high.

I'm filling mine with #9 Lead Shot on the very bottoms, (about 15-20%) then finishing with Silica Sand (to approx. 70% height of the posts) to prevent top heaviness.
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rx8man
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Skylan stands are awesome.

Noel is the nicest guy and really knows his stuff about good sound.

He taught me more in a half hour that I did not know for years !
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rx8man
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Try using 6 DH Labs Ceramic Cones (small ones, points up) from Golden Sound and listen to the magic.

They will not harm the speakers finish, because points are slightly rounded and are finished in gloss black.

A synergistic match with Skylan Stands.
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