Congratulations …on your new sound system. As a music connoisseur, we’re sure you’re now looking for speaker stands that will really suit your needs. Here’s a quick guide on understanding the must haves and good-to-haves in a bookshelf speaker stand. Must Have: The right height A perfect set of speakers can be utterly ruined by placing them at the wrong height. Place them too low, and much of the sound will be distort or lost you won’t get get proper sound reproduction. Your ears are over 5-6’above the ground standing and about 4’ while sitting. Place them too high, and the sound will reflect off the ceiling, creating unwanted echoes. The right height for a bookshelf speaker stand is between 650 - 900MM also taking into account the size of your room, the clutter in it, and your music preferences. Bass-biased genres, like metal, will need a lower speaker height than treble-biased genres like blues. Must Have: the right weight Skimping on a stand after splurging on the speakers is a common mistake. But remember: the stand has to take the weight of the speaker like sand filled one, so do opt for a sturdy one, even if it is a bit on the expensive side. If you have pets or little children, they’re sure to run into it, or knock it down by accident. So, a cheap speaker stand, which is usually light in weight, might turn out costly in the long run. Good-to-Have: the right style Well, it is nice to have a bookshelf that matches your speaker in style and looks. We often recommend black, for it a colour that suits most speaker finishes, whether its silver or black. A timber-finish bookshelf is a good choice if you like wood-encased speakers. About Us Established in 2003 by Steven Lam, Gecko Products is already one of Australia’s preferred suppliers of TCL Smart TVs and audio/video accessories such as TV cabinets, speaker stands, with a wide catalogue and delivery in all major metros. If you would like advice on matching accessories to your room, we’ll be happy to take your call at 02 9724 2237. |
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