Speaker stands for small rears - where to buy in NZ?

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#298559 28-Jun-2022 08:41

I’ve been hunting for a pair of decent-quality but not stupidly priced stands for the small rear speakers that come with some Samsung soundbars (13 x 20 x 14 cm; 2-3kg) (ideally height-adjustable).

While it’s easy to find stands which the speakers hang off (eg this type), I’m aware they don’t nearly take the weight they claim without sagging; similarly, there are lots of stronger ones designed specifically for Sonos speakers, but won’t easily fit other brands.

What I’m looking for is something like these Mounting Dream ones from Amazon - not too bulky or unattractive, but sturdy enough with a bracket to attach the speaker. While I can buy them from Amazon (for about $225) or a similar pair from Ali Express (about $200), I would prefer to buy from NZ if feasible.

Does anyone know of a place in NZ that sells such stands (such as in the photo below)? Many thanks.

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#2935157 28-Jun-2022 08:57

The Brateck ones you linked look very much like the Bose satellite speaker stands for their Lifestyle systems.

I had a couple of them, and never had an issue with sagging or wobbling around. Not height adjustable, but other than that perfectly fine. The Bose spearker weighed about 1kg I suppose, so a bit lighter than your Samsungs.

Edit - I see the Bratecks are height adjustable, so they are different to the Bose ones.

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#2935168 28-Jun-2022 09:35

I bought some Sanus stands from PBTech a couple of years ago for the same purpose (Samsung Q90R I think the system is), but they're no longer available I see. https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/MOASNS1019/SANUS-EFSATB-Euro-Speaker-Stand-Black

They've been just fine, but I don't know if anyone else local stocks them?

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#2935263 28-Jun-2022 11:00

Stu: I bought some Sanus stands from PBTech a couple of years ago for the same purpose (Samsung Q90R I think the system is), but they're no longer available I see. https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/MOASNS1019/SANUS-EFSATB-Euro-Speaker-Stand-Black

They've been just fine, but I don't know if anyone else local stocks them?

Thanks, they would have done the job fine! While there are lots of that brand’s model designed for Sonos speakers available in NZ and overseas, it seems like the generic version is no longer made as it’s not even available on their own website, Amazon etc.

I’m surprised by the lack of options in NZ - do most people wall mount these kinds of rear speakers? (Or put them on the floor?!)

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#2935269 28-Jun-2022 11:26

Local options were limited enough when I bought the above stands, and offerings seem to have declined since.

A bit of a head scratcher!

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#2935276 28-Jun-2022 11:40

Would not recommend the Sanus stands. Have them myself for Samsung wireless rear speakers.

Let’s just say it’s a good thing there is a couch right in front of them.

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#2935278 28-Jun-2022 11:42

Never had a problem, and they regularly get tested for balance.

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#2935319 28-Jun-2022 12:59

I got these two years ago for rear Samsung speakers -

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/MOABRA1095/Brateck-Lumi-SS01-Height-Adjustable-Metal-Satelite

Work fine, not spectacular to look (the little curvy thing at the very top sticks out over the top of our speakers) but generally speaking they're behind you, so...

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#2935354 28-Jun-2022 14:16

rb99:
I got these two years ago for rear Samsung speakers -

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/MOABRA1095/Brateck-Lumi-SS01-Height-Adjustable-Metal-Satelite

Work fine, not spectacular to look (the little curvy thing at the very top sticks out over the top of our speakers) but generally speaking they're behind you, so...

Thanks; how do you find the stability of these? (Also, do you know the model of your soundbar, so I can check the connection is fairly similar to the new model?) Ta.

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#2935438 28-Jun-2022 16:44

Soundbar is a Samsung HW-N850 (wow, 4 years old already), and rear speakers are Samsung SWA-9000S. The speakers didn't really come with the soundbar but Noel Leeming threw them in on a sale.

Stability. Well, they're cheap, so there's a bit of movement around the screw height adjuster thingy, and the speakers hang on a bolt or something sticking out of the stand (I think). You can see it on PBtechs page, the fourth picture. So anyway, bearing that in mind, to me they still seem fairly stable if just gently waggle them around, doesn't feel like you barely touch them and they'll topple over, sort of thing.

Our couch is back to the wall with speaker either side and they just sit there, bit above ear height for us when seated.

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#2935655 28-Jun-2022 19:47

Something like these might do?

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#2935662 28-Jun-2022 20:23

siyuan:
Something like these might do?

Thanks! Yeah, I had found those - probably the best-value solid stands I’ve seen, but sadly more designed for full ‘bookshelf’ sized speakers: the top plate is 22 x 22 cm, whereas the Samsung speakers are only 14 x 13 cm. If only they made a less substantial version of this for smaller/lighter speakers.

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#2935669 28-Jun-2022 21:06

I ordered these for my Samsung HW-Q990B rear speakers only last month.

They are a perfect fit and even come with the correct size screws to mount the rear of speaker to the stands.

Also they are a nice solid build.

Very happy with the purchase.

https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B07D14BNV5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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#2935700 28-Jun-2022 22:23

Breezzee:
I ordered these for my Samsung HW-Q990B rear speakers only last month.

They are a perfect fit and even come with the correct size screws to mount the rear of speaker to the stands.

Also they are a nice solid build.

Very happy with the purchase.

https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B07D14BNV5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Sweet - those are the same stands I linked to in the original post (and are in that photo) and are my current front-runners, so good to know these work well with the Q990B as that’s the same model soundbar. They’re a decent amount cheaper from the US - $220 vs $295, so no need to risk it (and wait ages) with buying the Ali Express ones…

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#2936058 29-Jun-2022 16:44

I assume you have looked on trademe? I bought some new ones off there last year for my KEF q150 for a good price. A lot seem expensive to me.

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#2936108 29-Jun-2022 19:26

RyanDre: I assume you have looked on trademe? I bought some new ones off there last year for my KEF q150 for a good price. A lot seem expensive to me.

Sure thing - a number of times! Ones that would fit the speakers are typically of the ‘hang off the bar and sag’ kind (which I’ve decided to avoid), while the quality stands I’ve seen are typically too short for rears (and non-adjustable) and the top panel too large (not surprising, as clearly designed for bookshelfs). Will continue to keep an eye on TM until I really need them…

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