I did a quick online price out of the same thing DIY and parts alone come pretty close to what they are asking for. But that led me to another question, they say priced "per pair". Is that for two speakers, which is four bars, or do you have to buy 2 "pairs" for a stereo set of speakers? Sort of does a make or break with DIY vs buying their product. I've had their site bookmarked for a couple of years now and never pulled the trigger, maybe it's time, thanks for the review.
A 'pair' means enough to put under 1 speaker. So, for stereo, you need
2 pairs
It's not quite the deal from a DIY point of view - as my 8" wide Lineaums required 2 pair or $121 x 2 + $14 shipping =
$256.00. I bought the rounded ends with 1.5" (black) brass spikes, model P/N SBN7-RE1.5
Considering the speakers were a Craigslist pickup a few years ago for $200 (+ $150 in DIY upgrade parts and materials) ...it seems a bit ludicrous....except when you factor in the benefit these speaker outriggers provide on an
absolute basis.
My speakers are on what I'd describe as medium pile....and already had 1" brass spikes under them. But, it simply was not long enough to stabilize them. With two (often wrestling) male cats and a (very active) 6 yo in the house...stabilization with the Speaker Outriggers simultaneously improved sonics and improved safety.
Ain't no way these speakers are being knocked over with a normal, playful bump now
You can hear the benefit of a better stabilized speaker even on (crappy) background FM. There's an essential rightness to the sound that wasn't there previously. Bass is extended and now has resolve (ie, you can hear what is going on at whatever lowest level of bass your speaker is capable of now) and sound the mids are cleaner. I'd think the treble range is likely directly less affected by better stabilization than bass and mids...but with the other ranges cleaner and tighter, the tweeter integrates cleaner with them.
The effect has been something like moving to a single driver speaker now...except with the benefit of extended treble (which, for me, is where the excitement in music lives
) in the mix.
btw, the powder coat finish on the product is exemplary. It is thick and probably lends itself to a high level of scratch resistance.
Each leg features and externally mounted knob with spring tension that allows for 5 degree angle between front and rear. A slightly greater range probably would be useful for many...but if need be, one could by the 2.25" spikes and put them in the front if greater rake is required for your listening pleasure.
John
