[Cameron]

Hello, I was wondering what was being used with the Hoyt-Bedford entry level speakers. I thought the Target HS-50' would match up well.

[Louis O]

Hi Cameron,

I use the Lovan Jazz 18 and the other is Sound Anchor.

The Lovan is between $150 and $200 search around. The Sound Anchors are more and many to choose from.

Thanks,
Louis

[CharlesWard]

Any other suggestions for stands that would complement a pair of Type 1's really well?

[Canada Rob]

Yes, there is.  The Hoyt-Bedford Type .5 Risers will work fine with the Type 1 and look very nice while doing it.
See link: http://www.hoytbedfordspeakers.com/type.5riser.html

[doctorcilantro]

Curious about the stands. They have the ports tuned? Is there a chamber you can fill with sand or similar?

[Canada Rob]

Yes, they can be filled with various media from cat litter, to sand, to crushed glass used for sand blasting.  Experimentation is the key.  I would take the path of least resistance; start with them empty and try with and without the port plug, and then move on from there with the ballast if you are not satisfied with the sound.

CR

[mnilan]

Skylan 18" four post stands.  Sand fillable and very stable.

[FireGuy]

Skylan 18" four post stands.  Sand fillable and very stable.

I have heard the HB Type 1's....very remarkable.  And I thought Axiom Audio was the cost-radio champ.  My Goodness!!!!

[Canada Rob]

mnilan brings up a good suggestion with the Skylan four posters (Noel at Skylan says cat litter is the best ballast, and not to use sand).  They are not cheap but IMO the Hoyt-Bedford Type One is grossly underpriced (like all Omegas) and easily worthy of such a stand.

5 - 6 years ago I built a set of Skylan copies and they have served me well over the years.  They are filled with cat litter, and any speaker I put on them sounds great.  Currently I have Super 3is on them (see poor picture) in a large room and I have never heard that speaker sound so good.  I am waiting for a pair of Skylan four posters for my Alnico Monitors and hope to post listening impressions on the Omega circle.