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I existing IKIA LAQ plants stands (recommended to me by A. Shaw!) are collapsing. I am investigating a proper set of stands. What should their height be, from the floor to the very top of each stand.
If it depends on xxxxx, give me a range of heights.
Thanks very much
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Don't all standmount speakers in the world sound best when the tweeter is at ear level.
And the ear level, it's slightly under eye level...
Therein lies the answer.
The correct height is the height where they sound best to you in your room.
You might also consider tilting them back.
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They are open, steel stands, for much less than the Harbeth stands and listeners seem to be satisfied that they don't ring.
The height they sound best to you. My Harbeth LS3/5a and P3's sounded great on 24" (plus spikes) Target stands. I personally wouldn't go lower than 24". I tried higher but with no appreciable difference to me. BBC design was probably near field as in arms extended,spread and in vicinity of finger tips. 10 degree toe in maybe. Alan Shaw's plant stand recommendation is excellent. There are so many more really nice plant stands versus speaker stands.
Due to air-density driver interactions, the optimal height is 181 meters (584 feet) above sea level, which, as it so happens, is the precise elevation of my apartment. So send 'em over. They deserve the best!
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Review the specs on the Rogers AB1 or Harbeth Bass Extenders http://www.g4dcv.co.uk/ls35a/ab1.html I owned both and once you accounted for spikes they were probably in the 24" range. The Rogers AB1 was intended pretty much solely for the LS3/5a and the Harbeth Bass Extender for the LS3/5a or the Harbeth P3. I preferred the simpler Rogers system somewhat, but the Harbeth was excellent. Actually the AB1 was a super addition if you can find one or build one. Anyway, they were designed by licensees and put the monitors at about 24".
Stirling Broadcast also makes the extenders, probably designed by Derek Hughes for Stirling. I haven't heard them, but I am tempted to buy them as I mainly use my 3/5As in my summer cottage, which has a nice space.
If you have LS3/5a and the Sterlings are based on the Rogers AB1 design (they certainly look identical) I would add them. I never thought I would add anything to the LS3/5a, but once I let the AB1's work their magic it was hard to do without them. The AB1 used the same B110 driver as the monitor. I thought it was seamless, tight and sounded great near wall.
Visually, the 3/5a/AB1 combo looked like less space taken up than when using my Target stands. The columns even with plinth really were very sleek.
The best way to use those subs is behind the speakers with the speakers on stands.
At least that's what I've read.
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That was the Ki Method. It was a waste of time and space for me but definitely not difficult to try. The best way I found for both bass extenders was to use them as designed. They definitely were not true subs but they did a great job. The Harbeth Extender had an "acoustic lens" way of porting. Overall I liked the Rogers AB1 a bit more . It was extremely tight, crossed over perfectly and the LS3/5a fit on top to form a svelte column. The added bass helped alleviate the temptation to turn up the volume and risk blowing the drivers.
Shipping cost issue from the US.
OK, a comment from someone else in the EU (at least for the next 11 days !!).
To be in keeping with the design objectives of the LS3/5A cabinets, the stands should be open frame type and certainly not be massive.
I seem to recall from industry news items over the past couple of months that Harbeth now have custom stands sourced from Germany and made from sustainable materials using green construction methods. Perhaps the stand that Harbeth now have for their similarly sized speakers e.g. P3ESR would fit your needs very well. Back with Mr. Shaw then.
I've seen them. Thanks. Doug Stirling recommended open stands by Something Solid. Still I see a lot of LS3/5As on the old massive Target stands.
26". Puts the top of the speaker at 38".
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-Voltaire
I would check out any reviews online of that speaker and see what they used. BTW, the stands from Audio Advisor are excellent. I have a pair filled with lead shot and sand.....
24 inch or higher depending on your listening position. I use 28 inch for my Harbeth P3's. These are the stands I use,they come in three heights ( 24,28,32) and are a bargain!
All wrong for LS3/5a's.
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-Voltaire
ALL wrong? I think not!
Agreed! Especially since the main producer/licensee Rogers produced bass extenders putting the LS3/5a at about 24". I think the AB1 with plinth was just about 24"
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So, without knowing how high or low your listening chair places you, there is no way to give you a figure. But I would guestimate a 18-21" stand should get you in the ball park.
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It is suggested 24 inch stands are the norm depending on your body type and chair. THe tweeters should be at ear level and I found that to be exactly correct in my case. YMMV
Good luck!
Generally speaking, tweeters should be at about ear level.
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