Securing Speakers to their Stands (Budget TIP!)

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[@foobar6846]

Having a preference for 3, not 4, blu-tack, is such a audiophile thing to say. I love it!

[@sjsphotog]

Great stuff. Never heard of Blu-Tack but someone just recommend it and I found your video searching for that term and here you are.

[@YuriBrus]

Thanks for watching. Yeah, I still believe it is the best solution for speakers that do not provide any option to be bolted down to their stands.

[@SalemMixItUp]

I was just at my local hardware store looking at options but this is a great idea.

[@YuriBrus]

Thanks, I still use Blu Tack as of today, cheap and simple 🙂

[@johnholmes912]

I've been using cat-litter to fill stands and blu-tac to seat speakers since the 1980s

[@YuriBrus]

Hello John Holmes. Thanks for your feedback. Cat litter works great as well, and depending on what stands are being used, it may even be a much better choice than sand.

[@angelheart7643]

For only 5 bucks the best thing you can do to secure your Hi-Fi. Grandson coming soon. Will do the same with other technical things which are expensive. Thanks a lot for your hint.

[@YuriBrus]

I'm glad I could help 😌 . Have a great weekend and best regards, Yuri

[@svensvensson627]

Hahaha children, thats exactly why im here getting tips😂

[@YuriBrus]

👍👍👍

[@m_thebox]

Liked the blue gum approach

[@YuriBrus]

Thanks, works great 👍

[@stadtjer689]

Goede tip! Bedankt!

[@YuriBrus]

Dankjewel! Ondertussen heb ik al een paar keer luidsprekers gewisseld, maar ik gebruik nog steeds Blu-tack.

[@stadtjer689]

@@YuriBrus Goed om te horen! Ik kwam ‘Pritt poster buddies’ tegen. Heb je die toevallig ook ooit getest?

[@YuriBrus]

@@stadtjer689 Nee, nog niet. Maar waarschijnlijk is dat hetzelfde principe.

[@avroman100]

Thank you, did it and work like a charm

[@YuriBrus]

Thanks for the feedback and I'm glad you liked it. Best regards, Yuri.

[@Wuppie62]

Thinking about speakerstands and -placement, I find there's this paradox: on the one hand people worry about dampening the speaker's vibrations and look for 'soft', spungy, absorbing materials. On the other hand there's this idea that to enable the bass/woofer to accellerate well (to produce a tighter, accurate bass), they look for a secure fixation of the speaker onto the floor (hence the spikes) or wall. Somehow the solutions for these two ideas seem contradictory. Any thoughts on this? TIA

[@markphilpot8734]

The key to knowing the truth of your speakers is to have them securely mounted to the top plate of a properly dampened speaker stands. Their true colors will not be revealed otherwise. The excess energy produced by the speaker that is responsible for smearing the sound is caused by this energy not being dissipated into the floor or dead foot. The floor construction must be addressed if you want to hear all your speakers are capable of delivering. Some aren’t getting all of what they can deliver. The basics must be addressed first. Inquire if interested.

[@moonmanhennessey]

velcro (the tape in the front of your boardshorts) would probably work well too. But, I do agree with another comment on here that the 4 tabs under the speakers are for screws to hold the speaker in place

[@simonzinc-trumpetharris852]

Been doing it for years.

[@YuriBrus]

You could reply with enthusiasm: That's awesome, @simonzinc-trumpetharris852! If you have any tips or insights to share from your experience, I'd love to hear them!

[@theaudiophilebarista2424]

I love blu-tack. Also I did away with children and house keeping 😀 But I do have some questions, suggestions. Is measuring the floor really needed when you level the stand with spikes? If your floor is not level you are going to use spikes anyways. And I would use the spirit level on the top plate as that is where the loudspeaker will go. You used it on the bottom plate but which may not be level with the top plate. And you could (should?) repeat this with the spirit level on top of the loudspeaker after applying the blu-tack. I know this is for the real audiophile nerd, but when you do it, you do it all the way 😀 Anyways, loved the video as always.

[@YuriBrus]

Hi, thanks for your feedback, really appreciate it. I agree that you should level the top plate and tbe speakers, but this was the only way that I could get a close up shot of both the level and the spikes at the same time :) What I meant with the floor is, that since my floor doesn't seem to be level all throughout the room I always put the stands where want them first and than do tbe leveling. Thanks again, really enjoy your videos a lot as well.

[@larrylad44larry5]

Hi … love the video … which omega were you wearing x

[@YuriBrus]

Thanks for your positive feedback 😀, I really appreciate it. That's a 'Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional'.

[@genki2genki]

Shout out to my lovely wife who knocked one of my spanking brand new B & W speakers off the stand. Chipped the top corner of the speaker. Admittedly, it was an accident waiting to happen. Wish I'd watched this first.

[@YuriBrus]

Oh no, I am very sorry to hear that. My kids did that with my previous Dali speakers. That's how I got the idea of making this video. I sold those Dali speakers on eBay, with a clear photo and description of the damage and I actually got a very good price for them.

[@genki2genki]

@@YuriBrus Well, your idea is a great one and I am now using the Blu Tack!! Live & learn.

[@iRonlMoNKleY]

It's 2022 and most stands don't have features to solidly secure very pricey speakers to the stand. Good riddance. I've looked and looked and it just doesn't seem to be a priority.

[@thenonexistinghero]

@@iRonlMoNKleY I think the official stands for high-end products do have a way to secure those specific speakers on it. But yeah, if you don't like it... chances are you'll have to make do with one that doesn't allow for mounting. Still, with a little bit of creativity you can come up with a decent way to mount. Blu Tack does work, but you might want something a little bit more secure depending on the situation.

[@domingomartinezt]

Cameras have a universal way to attach to tripods. I don't know why it is not applied to speakers and stands.

[@gueroblanco]

this is amazing! thank you

[@YuriBrus]

Thanks for your feedback, glad you liked it. Yeah, it's simple but works great 👍

[@ln3346]

I'm just on the market for a pair of stands for my UniFi 2.0 UB52. My first bookshelf speakers ever. Are you actually serious that neither stands nor speakers come with any kind of bracing?? People usually just leave their speakers sitting on top of the plate??? This seems wild to me. I know that a lot of brands have matching stands that can be bought for a specific model, and that those usually do have screws, etc.

[@YuriBrus]

@ln3346 Congratulations! Those are excellent speakers you’ve got there. You're right, it is unfortunately common that most bookshelf speakers don't come with factory-installed mounting options. While there are some exceptions, like the KEF LS50, it’s typically up to the consumer to figure out a solution. Personally, I’d advise against drilling holes yourself, as it could negatively affect the resale value. Double-sided tape might leave unsightly marks or even damage the finish. For the least intrusive and easiest option, Blu-tac or similar sticky products are the way to go. They won't damage your speakers and are simple to use.

[@ln3346]

@@YuriBrus that's also a breakthrough info for me, as I didn't know first thing about speaker stands - more specifically how do speakers mount. I was afraid the top plate wouldn't "fit" my speakers, but now it seems like I can simply rest my bookshelves on most stands (even the brand ones).

[@YuriBrus]

@ln3346 Yes, just make sure that the surface of the stands is not larger than the speakers. It looks funny if the top plate of the stands sticks out left and right.

[@1fadf23f]

leuke videos!

[@YuriBrus]

Dankjewel 👍😊

[@fullthrill7314]

Thanks, subscribed!

[@everquestdidi3484]

Good goooood job with video thank u sir

[@joshgray9035]

Shpeakersh

[@Rtuzemsky]

very good very cheap☺

[@YuriBrus]

It still holds, as of today 👍🙂

[@Rtuzemsky]

@@YuriBrus I just used this technique on Norstone Stylum 2 with KEF LS50. Very happy. Do you think by adding sand into stands better sound can be achieved?

[@YuriBrus]

Absolutely, just make sure that the sand can not leak out. Norstone stand do not seal off completely at the bottom. Alternatively, you could try to order atabites from Atacama, or something similar.

[@DirtyMikeTM]

do you think blu-tack is stronger then Command Large Picture Hanging Strips?

[@YuriBrus]

Probably not. But, it is less likely to leave traces or damage the speaker's finish when you remove it. Besides that, it helps with isolating the speaker from possible resonances.

[@mortimersnerd1348]

For small speakers the blu-tack work well enough, however I've recently obtained a pair of Arendal Monitor S speakers which are 40lbs each, making them on the stand top heavy. If either of them were to be bumped, blu-tack won't be strong enough to hold them on the stand. I bought the 3M Command Large Picture Hanging Strips and they work.

[@aoldatabase]

Thank you

[@MegaM563]

Nice idea. But if you want to couple your speakers to the stands to even out cabinet vibrations this is not ideal

[@peterpaul5151]

I use UHU Patafix with the same result.

[@YuriBrus]

Hi Peter, thanks for the tip, I think UHU is more readily available in Europe, I always have to order Blu-Tack online

[@peterpaul5151]

I guess Patafix is the same kind of stuff.

[@YuriBrus]

@@peterpaul5151 looks like it is exactly the same consistency, I'll pick some up, next time I'm at the hardware store.

[@cdave2006]

Thanks for the tip, I am just wondering if I will do 4 bubulles or 3...

[@YuriBrus]

Hi there, thanks for your comment. There is no scientific reason why I do three, it's just something I did the the first time and stuck with. If you prefer four, than I'm sure it won't make an audible difference. Have a great weekend, Yuri

[@cdave2006]

@@YuriBrus thanks for the reply, it's always nice to have peace of mind. Good day to you.

[@dodibenabba1378]

Genius!

[@svensvensson627]

Life. It doesent care about my hobby haha. And thats good. It grounds me😂

[@rogerturner1881]

What about floor speakers? i have 4

[@YuriBrus]

If your floor-standers have regular spikes, or removable feet, you could look into replacing those with speaker outriggers.

[@rogerturner1881]

@@YuriBrus mine do size M6 and they become rusty.

[@droidzhunterz6861]

Notice the four holes on top of the stand? Yep that is for truly securing you speakers to the stands with scews

[@YuriBrus]

Yep, thanks for pointing that out, I should have mentioned that as well. It is definitely the most secure solution. Some speakers even have threaded inserts underneath. I wouldn't recommend drilling holes, tbough. Unless you're certain that you won't be reselling them in the near future.

[@davideamaral]

Droidz Hunterrz: do you know that there are speakers that don't have holes to screw into the stands? Therefore, I use Uhu Patafix that is a similar and secure material . 

[@thenonexistinghero]

Problem is that speakers have different sizes and different places to mount them to the stand. Different stands have them in different places as well. A stand that makes a perfect mount for your speaker may not fit in your interior, in which case you'll need a different stand that may not have an option to mount your speaker to it. And to secure your speaker to it you'll have to get a little bit creative and use something like this or even better, if you're a bit handy with crafting you can create your own mounting solution for it.

[@eyezoli]

What kind of speaker stands are those?

[@YuriBrus]

Hi, those are NorStone Stylum 2 speaker stands.

[@magallanthepenguin9132]

i think im just going to rather use a wide long rubber band same color. 2 on each side

[@YuriBrus]

Sounds like a good idea, let me know if you find any fitting bands, I'm curious about the result. Best regards, Yuri

[@tomschmidt7853]

And the cable hole ???

[@YuriBrus]

Can't use that anymore 😕

[@thomasschafer7268]

4 rampas and m4 or m5 screws. Not hubba bubba!

[@YuriBrus]

🤣👍hubba bubba . Yeah, I agree, bolted down is the most stable option. This solution is intended for those cases were the speakers have no screw inserts, or the alignment with the stands is off. Have a great day and best regards, Yuri

[@DM-sc4zy]

Genius, How long does the blu-tac need to be reapplied before it loses its bond to the stand?

[@YuriBrus]

Not sure if the manufacturer states an expiration period, but the one I use seems to stick forever.

[@juddakooda9520]

Never mind haha you said it towards the ends

[@nickirasgo]

How are you gonna remove it? Does it leaves residue or markings? Thanks.

[@YuriBrus]

Hi Nicki, thanks for your question. Just peel it of, it's not gonna leave any residue or markings on smooth surfaces.

[@GeorgesonOfficial]

Good tip and video! No hate but I really found that intro annoying, I would suggest changing it to something else completely or atleast change the audio, it was too loud and too punchy if that makes sense. Just leaving feedback :)

[@YuriBrus]

Hello GEORGESON, thank you for your honest feedback, it helps me a lot. I hope, that if you should ever stumble on one of my more more recent videos, you could do the same. Have a great day and best regards, Yuri.

[@vaksil8603]

Hi, I found that the blu tack is not very sticky!!, am I right or the blu tack i have but is faulty. My speaker piano finish did not stack to the stand panel

[@YuriBrus]

Hi, did you get the original or a generic blu-tack? Maybe it's due to the piano finish, wouldn't recommend trying anything stronger than Blu-tack though, seen double sided tape damaging the veneer.

[@noschutt]

I use it. You really need to stretch and pull it, wad it up and stretch it again. Keep doing this until it’s warm, soft and tacky. THEN use it like in the video. It holds much better this way.

[@wawa.3130]

chwingum are the same lol

[@YuriBrus]

😄close, but not exactly

[@carbonoxx]

just use velcro

[@YuriBrus]

Hi there, thanks for your comment. Yeah, Velcro will hold the speakers in place as well. The reason why I prefer Blu-Tack is that, due to it's consistency, it could aid a bit in sound isolation plus it never leaves any marks on the speaker's finish, after removal. Have a great weekend, Yuri

[@audioman6007]

Be like me and don't have children in your house 👍