Audio speaker stands are a great way to improve the sound of your speakers by allowing you to adjust the height and angle of the projection, increasing the speaker sound quality and range. These types of audio stands are ideal for any band or live performer who travels with equipment and needs to ensure a high quality level of sound to his or her audience. One of the main advantages of these types of speaker stands is that they are easily adjustable and portable, which is very useful for anyone who is constantly packing up and moving around with their performances.
There are a handful of top brands for audio speaker stands. Some of the best manufacturers out there include Pyle, Ultimate Support, Odyssey and Anchor Audio. You can find these brands in any major music store, such as Sam Ash, Guitar Center, or J&R Computer and Music World.
When it comes to style, there is one main type of design for audio speaker stands. The most common type of speaker stand is the traditional tripod style, which is usually composed of a high strength metal. The tripod speaker stands are a very popular choice for several reasons. First off, they are usually incredibly lightweight and portable, making them less of a burden to travel with than other musical equipment, such as the speakers themselves. Second, these types of audio speaker stands are incredibly sturdy do to their three-legged base. One of the best brands for this style is Samson. The Samson Audio SA-LS2 Lightweight Speaker Stands are an incredible value for the money, starting at about $50 depending on where you look. This particular model extends up to six feet in height and weighs about 55 pounds, so they will not slow you down on your travels.
One thing you may want to consider when purchasing audio speaker stands is the other equipment you will need. Since people who use audio speaker stands are often traveling a good amount, you risk wear and tear to your product over time if it is being squished in the trunk of a car with other equipment. One popular item that is purchased in tandem with speaker stands is a casing of some sort. There are both hard cover and soft cover cases available that you may want to look at. The hard cover cases are more expensive and offer a higher level of protection, while the soft cover cases will make your speaker cases easily portable with a handle. Gator, SKB and Fender are some of the best manufacturers of audio stand speaker cases.
One purchase that you will have to make with your speakers and audio speaker stands is the cables that will connect the speakers to your instrument. If you have not yet purchased speakers (or a case for that matter), you may want to look at audio speaker stands that come in a set with all the aforementioned items. It will end up saving you money, as these products will be less expensive in bulk than when sold separately.