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What would the disadvantages of using cinder blocks be?
I pictured the cinder block stack being more stable if they were stacked on their sides...
maxwalrath...QuoteWhat would the disadvantages of using cinder blocks be?Might not look so great in the living room.... But they can work well enough for most...its a solid foundation. Here's a link to one persons use of cinder blocks....Link...
Hey! This will sure work if you are single. Take care,Buddy
Thanks jaywills and Chris...The ideas on speaker placement determination and protecting the cabinets are great. I pictured the cinder block stack being more stable if they were stacked on their sides (as opposed to the link you posted Chris), but the instructions from that guy are solid. The idea of gluing wood to the bottom to allow for spiking is appealing, and custom painting is a great idea that makes the whole concept doubly appealing! I'm guessing I'd want stands that were about 22"...so I'd probably be thinking about 2 10" blocks on their sides and the wood / spike idea. At about 40 lbs. per block, the stands should end up weighing 85 lbs. each. Also, if care is taken gluing / attaching the cinder blocks to a wooden base, I'd imagine the holes could be loaded up with sand - or I could just find solid blocks to start with - making the weight heavier from the get go.
Now try putting one of those cinder blocks (padded to protect the speaker finish of course) ON TOP of each the speakers. Really!Have a friend remove and replace the block while you are listening with your eyes closed. See if you can hear any difference.I bet you will and that you will like the "block on top" mode. Bad wife factor though. Just Newton's laws of motion at work.Regards,Frank Van Alstine