Audio Equipment Racks

Wood Speaker Stands for Style and Quality Stereo Sounds

If you are new to the world of audio as a serious hobby, then you are probably beginning to find out what the audio/stereo experts say about speakers. Not only will they advise of the best speakers to buy for good sound quality, but how to position the speakers from an acoustic point of view. The aesthetic quality of wooden speaker stands also needs to be taken into consideration.

Positioning of the speakers can be a bit of a problem for the non-expert, whose knowledge of sound systems and acoustics is some way behind that of the experienced stereo enthusiast. Traditionally, wooden speaker stands have been the enthusiasts choice. However, even the less experienced will be aware that positioning of the speakers, and what they are placed on, does affect sound quality.

That is something that is quite separate from the audio equipment rack you might have chosen for your components already. That is why buying metal, plastic or wood speaker stands needs to be considered separately from the main audio rack. Wood does seem to be the best and most popular material for audio speaker stands. However, you do need to be aware that not all wood speaker stands are the same, and some will give better acoustic results than others. At the same time, as the speakers are likely in a part of the home where your décor is important, the wood speaker stands you consider will also have to look good and fit well with your other décor.

From a furniture point of view, good quality hard-wood speaker stands are always likely to stand out from the rest. A good case in point is the Wood Technology FGH-16 hardwood series. These are stylish in design and finish, but are also designed with audio quality and acoustics in mind, as any wooden speaker stand should be. So far as finish goes, they come in a choice of ebony or oak finish, so quite a contrast depending on the rest of your décor.

From a technical point of view the Wood Technology FGH stands have some all important features, which you should always look out for with any manufacturer. Grooves in the rear pillars allow you to hide those speaker wires which would otherwise become an eyesore. The wooden speaker stands’ contact with the floor is important for sound quality, especially vibration concerns. Threaded floor spikes are included in the FGH stands to stabilize it in thick carpets. Floor spikes also minimize floor vibrations, and if you have a hard floor on which to place the wood speaker stand, there are rubber feet included. Rubber feet are also included for the top plate. The elegance of the wooden speaker stand is timeless and compliments a wide range of traditional and modern furniture.