DIY Speaker Stand Project

[Kneedeepinit]

Had a bit of spare time this week so I decided to make a pair of speaker stands for one of my stereos. The current ones were aesthetically pleasing but didn't tilt the speakers 10 degrees like I have learned to be ideal.

the project had the side benefit of being a wise investment. The two cases of liberated pop are worth $10 and my total cost to build the stands was some scrap wood from the garage and $5 worth of paint + lacquer. I realize the wiring has to be cleaned up but as you can deduce from the missing outlet cover plate, the house is under construction.

the basic design was pretty simple. I cut 4 pieces of wood to end up with 1" less width and depth of the speaker. A full piece in front to hide the end grain. The side pieces were then cut at an angle to give the 10 degree tilt for the speakers. The back piece was left at its original height to provide a rear stop.

Some basic sanding with 120 grit sandpaper, 2 coats of prime, some 600 grit wet sanding, 3 coats of finish gloss black, and then 2 coats of lacquer.

they are very solid and provide a secure base for the speakers

sorry about the crappy light but it is night. I will probably edit this tomorrow in better light.

 

[AlphaEcho35]

Those came out really nice! I think you have inspired me to make a set of my own.

 

[Kneedeepinit]

thanks for the kind words. The only technically challenging part was to cut the angled side pieces on the table saw. I am too lazy to build a jig so i placed an end piece vertically up against the fence. I then place the trailing end of the side piece against it.

The leading edge of the side piece was against the fence so it did not get cut. The rear edge was against the 3/4" thick piece of wood. I then ran them through the saw moving both the vertical piece and the side piece getting cut.

The trailing edge of the side piece ended up getting 3/4" cut off it because, when it was at the blade, the 3/4" vertical piece was between it and the fence.

Very confusing instructions but it works.

 

[Kneedeepinit]

a couple of better pics

 

[Spalls]

Nicely done :thmbsp:

 

[AlphaEcho35]

I like the quality of the veneer on your JBL's. What model are those?

 

[djnagle]

Good work. They look great.

 

[JBL GUY]

Nice work!

 

[Kneedeepinit]

I like the quality of the veneer on your JBL's. What model are those?

L110

I love them. By far the best speaker I have owned.

 

[guiller]

Nice....

 

[audiobiker]

Great job! the look amazing!

 

[bonkas]

Those look great! Stunning!

Exactly the look I am after for my CS-99's.

Do you have the dimensions of those speakers handy?

I have always wanted to build my own stands but have never found anything I have liked new and wasnt sure how to go about designing one!

Do you mind If I was to use your design to make myself a pair of stands?

 

[Kneedeepinit]

Those look great! Stunning!

Exactly the look I am after for my CS-99's.

Do you have the dimensions of those speakers handy?

I have always wanted to build my own stands but have never found anything I have liked new and wasnt sure how to go about designing one!

Do you mind If I was to use your design to make myself a pair of stands?

fill your boots.

I wanted mine to be 1" narrower than the speaker and 1" less depth. I wanted the speaker to overhang on 3 sides. Your measurement will depend on your speaker size.

width of speaker minus 1" is your front and back lengths.

depth of speaker minus 1" and minus double the thickness of your lumber is your side lengths.

the 3/4" incline seems pretty good for average size speakers. The height of my boards was exactly 1/2 the width of a scrap piece of lumber I used because I ripped it in half. You could use a 1 x6 or a 1x 8 and save this step.

The other set I built used a different width board so they are 1/4" shorter.