Anyone know of "cat-resistant" sturdy speaker stands?

[Kazaam]

I don't yet have a cat, but am considering (maybe) getting one sometime this summer. I'm also thinking about redoing some of my home theater: possible new tv and TV stand. And since my current Boltz speaker stands would look out of place next to anything non-Boltz, I guess I'd be needing new speaker stands, too.

Looks like maybe the Sanus Steel Foundations 26 inch stands are fairly heavy and have a big base. Any users of that model?

Or any other models I should look at? I'd be using sticky blu-tak to adhere the speaker to the top shelf. But I'd like the stand itself to be sturdy enough that it lessens the chances of it toppling over should a mischievous cat decide to jump on it.

 

[Kazaam]

Oops... Forgot to mention my speakers. They're B&W DM303s. So maybe about 13x8x8 inches.

 

[Rope]

Worried about the stand tipping over, or cat scratch fever?

Rope

 

[Batman]

DIY!!

 

[The DirtMerchant]

DIY!!

:text-+1:

I copied someone else's (Yesfan?) format on here using 4" PVC, particle board, black paint and playground sand.
I think it cost me less than $50 for two stands. I also put one screw through the speaker plate and into the bottom
of the speaker. Hasn't fallen over yet *knock on wood* and it has been almost 7 years, though I had one close call where it started wobbling
with my kids running around and he bumped into it.

 

[DIYer]

But I'd like the stand itself to be sturdy enough that it lessens the chances of it toppling over should a mischievous cat decide to jump on it.

Jump on top of the speakers on it? I think our resident caxpert Pauly has done something that works. If my memory serves, stuffed animals were placed on top. :animals-cow: :animals-pig: :animals-fishgreen:

 

[PaulyT]

^--- Yup. But my speaker "stands" are subwoofers...

 

[Deleted member 133]

Years ago I needed a set of stands for a pair of Koss CM/1020 - which are themselves already a good-sized floorstander.

I drew up some plans and took them to a metal / welding shop. They produced what's shown below. All I needed to do was paint them (black in this case) and put some felt circles (as feet) under the bottom plate. For extra security, I put a sheet of non-slipped "shop" rubber between the speaker and the top plate when there's a CM/1020 on it.

The vertical piece is hollow. There's a hole drilled in the top plate that connects to it. I used a funnel to fill that section with fine sand. A little banging with a rubber mallet and it was pretty compact. A small piece of black electrical tape covers the hole. So it's rock solid, and "gong" free. They're also VERY heavy!

The steel plate is 3/8". The bottom plate is 17" x 14" and the top 15" x 12". The square tube is 4" x 4" x .375W and 1' 3" long. Obviously you can adjust the dimensions to suit. For stability I'd recommend that the base plate be bigger than the top plate - like mine is. The welding shop charged me $193.50 - all in (2006).

That's my DIY suggestion.

Jeff

ps. Of course, you could also cure the cats problem with two small pieces of lead. (That's a joke folks - I have two of my own!)

 

[Kazaam]

Stuffed toy animals, eh... Isn't it bad enough if I end up getting a cat?

:teasing-tease:

Some interesting ideas though. Not sure I'm willing to go the DIY route, though doesn't surprise me that it might be best.

 

[Flint]

There you go. Designed for people with cats.

 

[DIYer]

^ Is that for speaker or cat?
I think this is what Kazaam is worried about.
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[Kazaam]

Ha! That's awesome. :text-bravo:

 

[Rope]

If there's a unwanted place they (cat) scratch, put a dab of Tabasco on that area.

Rope

 

[DIYer]

Iput a dab of Tabasco on that area.

That may work on human too.

Here's a good link on homemade cat repellents.

 

[MatthewB]

I hear one of these works wonders against cats.

 

[DIYer]

Matt, that breed produces one of the biggest poops among dogs. Usually bigger than human's. :shock:

 

[MatthewB]

So your saying it could shit out a whole cat.

Cool!!!!!

 

[DIYer]

Possibly. Also, you can't use those typical pooper-scooper plastic bags to pick up, you need the standard size construction shovel.

 

[Deleted member 133]

Possibly. Also, you can't use those typical pooper-scooper plastic bags to pick up, you need the standard size construction shovel.

I had long ago concluded, from all of your posts, that you do not know shit from Shinola.

Then this thread came along.

I apologize. I was wrong.

You obviously know your shit!

 

[DIYer]

Then this thread came along.

I apologize. I was wrong.

Better late than never.

You obviously know your shit!

Well... some sh!ts. :geek: