From sevush@rcn.com Tue Oct 15 19:32:23 2002
Subject:Re: amps

I have a pair of USS speaker stands, very tough and adjustable. I usually
find a chair or surface to put them on. I've also used them as a seat - not
very comfortable but saves space and the bass feels great.

> One thing I've learned, though, is that for best fidelity, you need
> to get the Mackies off the floor. I've tried them in wedge/monitor
> position as well as just standing up on the floor. Being on the
> floor reinforces the bass too much. I think they are probably
> optimized for being pole-mounted PA speakers. Since my performances
> are primarily in the orchestra pit, I can't raise them above the
> level of the stage. But I found that just putting them up on a
> couple of those plastic milk-crate type thingies gets them a foot off
> the floor, and besides smoothing out the frequency response, it helps
> them project better to the audience.
>
> And then when I'm home alone.... I take the VK-8 into them (stereo),
> crank up the volume, and let 'er rip!