You can just experiment with how it sounds bring out some bricks and or large books and make a pile of those or garden concrete slabs. ? Experiment how it impacts the sound before committing to a permanent solution.
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How to elevate a floor standing speaker for higher tweeter axis while keeping it pretty?
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My KEFs are still not back (6 weeks 
) from repair, still I am eyeing this idea.
This is what I came up with for long term elevation after attempts with placeholders will turn out nice:
Good 'ole epoxy resin with wood, the stuff you use to make thos pretty tables nowadays. Since I have an epoxy resin table already I thought "why not?" since it's the ideal match for the aluminium/walnut KEF Reference 3 Meta and since these blocks will probably outlive me, price might be justified (no price offer yet, still waiting for quote from my woodworker)
) from repair, still I am eyeing this idea.This is what I came up with for long term elevation after attempts with placeholders will turn out nice:
Good 'ole epoxy resin with wood, the stuff you use to make thos pretty tables nowadays. Since I have an epoxy resin table already I thought "why not?" since it's the ideal match for the aluminium/walnut KEF Reference 3 Meta and since these blocks will probably outlive me, price might be justified (no price offer yet, still waiting for quote from my woodworker)
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There are many sellers on Etsy who do something like this upon customer request.My KEFs are still not back (6 weeks
This is what I came up with for long term elevation after attempts with placeholders will turn out nice:
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Good 'ole epoxy resin with wood, the stuff you use to make thos pretty tables nowadays. Since I have an epoxy resin table already I thought "why not?" since it's the ideal match for the aluminium/walnut KEF Reference 3 Meta and since these blocks will probably outlive me, price might be justified (no price offer yet, still waiting for quote from my woodworker)
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Yeah but I trust the wood worker I have worked with once already. The first quote was 1200 € for both epoxy resin sockets but he said he could probably get it far down if we just to the epoxy part in the front and keep the rest of the wood as is.
I did several experiements the last days.
- Adjusting spikes to aim at my ears
- Tilting speakers in and out
- Considering highly efficient ceiling asborbers (Basotect)
... and finally, getting some simple trolleys from the DIY market and lift those 60kg guys onto them with a little trick to not annihilate my back.
This is what it looks like, of course it is only temporary:
It is risen now by 15cm, as initially intended for the final long term pedestal, and it is far better. Maybe we humans just prefer music coming from at least ear level or above?
I will keep testing a few days with this silly looking setup, but as for the first impression, this is perfect. KEF should sell some pedestal like that!
As for the ceiling absorbers, I am not sure yet. My whole living room is pretty damped but only the ceiling is completely naked. Should I keep it like that or would ceiling absorbers be benefitial too?
I will report back when this project further developes
I did several experiements the last days.
- Adjusting spikes to aim at my ears
- Tilting speakers in and out
- Considering highly efficient ceiling asborbers (Basotect)
... and finally, getting some simple trolleys from the DIY market and lift those 60kg guys onto them with a little trick to not annihilate my back.
This is what it looks like, of course it is only temporary:
It is risen now by 15cm, as initially intended for the final long term pedestal, and it is far better. Maybe we humans just prefer music coming from at least ear level or above?
I will keep testing a few days with this silly looking setup, but as for the first impression, this is perfect. KEF should sell some pedestal like that!
As for the ceiling absorbers, I am not sure yet. My whole living room is pretty damped but only the ceiling is completely naked. Should I keep it like that or would ceiling absorbers be benefitial too?
I will report back when this project further developes
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