Make cheap surround sound speaker stands

Having a good surround sound system is important, but it is only half of the battle. Ask any home theatre enthusiast and they will tell you that good speaker positioning is almost as important as having a good home theatre system.

Surround sound speaker stands make positioning much more easy. With speaker stands, you can be very flexible in the places that you put your speakers. They are not always cheap to buy, but if you have some spare time then they are easy to make.

Making your own surround sound speaker stands can be a fun adventure. Have a look around your house and see if there is anything that you could repurpose into some speaker stands. With a little bit of imagination you can turn scrap wood, floor lamps, cinder blocks and basically anything else you can think of into a functional speaker stand.

When you are making your speaker stand, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. Firstly, you need to make sure that you are building a stand that will be stable enough for your speakers. If you have only got some small satellite speakers, then you should be fine with pretty much anything, but if you are using bookshelf speakers or larger, you will need something sturdier.

Another thing to keep in mind is the height of your speaker stands. The optimal position for speakers is to be around the same height as your ear when you are sitting in your listening position. This ensures the best quality transmission of sound.

Finally, you need to think about decor. You don't want your new speaker stands to stand out like a sore thumb, so take a little extra time to paint them in a matching colour to the rest of your surround sound system.

Making your own surround sound speaker stands could be a fun weekend project. With a little imagination and ingenuity you should be able to come up with something that is functional and doesn't look too shabby either.

Simon Andrews
Cheap Surround Sound