Quote Originally Posted by JohnMichael View Post
I would love to have fully welded, four column support speaker stands. I just do not want to spend that much money on stands that are almost as expensive as the speakers sitting on them. I finally have a pair of stands that are good supports for my speakers.

I am now using the Sanus SF 22 with the Mobile Fidelity OML1's. Parts-Express has the SF 22 stands for $129. The stands have a large heavy steel base with very good carpet piercing spikes. The stands have two circular steel columns that can be sand filled. The top plate is again a heavy steel plate that can use either rubber supports or brass points. Once assembled the stand is heavy and very stable due to the larger base and very good carpet piercing spikes.

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It always seemed to me that the Sanus SF 22 are good choice and you endorsement confirms it.

Stands are one of those things on which you can spend absurd amounts, (like say, cables), but in reality they only have to be "good enough". Beyond a point you're only make somebody else rich.