Hi all.
So, I’ve had to replace my old monitors which were failing. Now got a pair of Genelec 8340s.
They’re a bit too low sat on my desk though, so I want/need to raise them.
Any tips? …or should I go for an angling solution?
I have some IsoAcoustic stands, but the Genelecs are too heavy for them and they don’t fit.
Custom blocks of solid wood, with rubber feet added perhaps?
Thanks!
I bought wood blocks to raise mine. Mine are 8020s, but I wasn’t able to find a practical on-the-market solution to bring them to ear level.
It’s a bit different since yours are larger, but I have quite a bit of drop-off in sound when not placed just right and the 7040a sub was a must.
Hopefully you have an easy option for custom wood blocks (if you go that route). Manhattan (NYC) is a weird place to go wood shopping, so I bought “blanks” from Etsy not understanding that what I bought was untreated walnut blocks covered in wax, as they were made to be used with a lathe to make bowls.
It became a little project, sanding smooth and applying oil immediately so they wouldn’t crack, then several more layers + drying before I could use them.
*Edit: found a mostly unobscured photo:
I have an old Genelec sub, which might not be up-to-date but it certainly seems to be enough to cover the low-end. 
For a long time I used a 4’ shelf from the local hardware store and a stack of books on each side.
Not exactly exciting looking, but did the job really well.
i have mounted my 8330 to the wall - it was a very good decision, it opened up the stereo quiete a bit aswell, as i could place them further apart.
Wall-mounting not an option for this room unfortunately.
How loud are your monitors?
For bedroom studio generic stands are more than enough as there is no such strong vibration.
And I wouldn’t recommend angling. Monitors usually aren’t intended to be placed in such way. You may run into phasing and comb filtering issues.
I like these K&M desktop stands:
The 8340s are fairly big and heavy. I guess I’d have to see if when looking at a stand, it has a max. recommended speaker weight.
I use a pair of these, have done for years. Sturdy, easily adjusted and take up less space.
Thank you. Someone finally did it.
I couldnt be arsed.
Three days it took me to summon up the energy.
Three days.
You stuck with it for 3 days. Kin ell.
Well no.
I saw it on day one, thought “ha! That could be funny”, but then couldn’t be arsed for three days. Got a sudden burst of the old thread dickhead energy and here we are, successful derailment via bad picture cropping.
I mean, whats the point in internet forums if you cant derail threads with stupid pictures?
Well - as long as you’re entertaining yourselves…
