Will the placement of casters on speaker stands degrade the performance


I recently purchased a new (used) pair of Magnapan 3.7i's.  They replaced a pair of 1.7's.  when I got the 1.7's I worked for weeks to get them tuned to the room.  At the end of that process, the 1.7's were like magic.  I am now going through the same process with the 3.7i's.  As I am getting older, the 3.7's (with Mye Stands) are much harder to move on my carpet.  My Question - Will placing casters under the stands degrade the sound quality and does anyone know the bolt and thread size for the Mye stands.  I would kindly appreciate knowledge, advice, opinion, etc.
Thanks in advance, js 
johnspain

Showing 1 response by barts

OP,
I suspect that you know where the 1.7s were positioned to a very high degree.  Having said that I would put the 3.7i's in the same position as a starting point.  

Go out and buy a 4'x8' sheet of masonite less than $20:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hardboard-Tempered-Panel-Common-3-16-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Actual-0-175-in-x-...
Have them cut it in half.

Now you have two 4'x4' sheets to center under the speakers in the aforementioned placement.  Speakers should move very easily as masonite is pretty slick.  You won't have any height problems either.

Just a different take on your issue.

Regards,
barts