I'm using 3M Command Display Ledges. Small and allow the Holostages to be placed horizontally or vertically. They use the command strips which make replacement very easy. I wanted the option of changing the orientation or location easily. I used nanotape first. It works very effectively also, I just prefer the small display ledge.
Thanks for the photos and the idea of the 3M ledges. I found both them remained better from falling with wide nanotape. Before putting a pair on the front wall, 5' up and little inside my bass trap stacks, they were on my ATC floorstanders. There the blocks were effective but the front wall opened up the sound even more. OTOH, there was an attractive touch of warmth on the speakers that disappeared with new placement.
One thing about these blocks is that their effects are unique and obvious. I don't even feel pressed to A-B them, because there is nothing I have, or have added around the same time, that could have brought about the level of ambient 3-D staging and clarity that these blocks do. On the photos I posted earlier, one can tell from the system placement in the room that the right side sound might not be as pronounced as the left. These blocks have gone a long way to mitigating that. Thanks to Will for bringing them to my attention.
For some reason, my post went up before I had written anything. Take a look again. The other two blocks are on each side just behind my head. Haven't played with those yet.
Question: Did anyone here stop at just four Holostages? And if so, are you happy with the results, or do you feel you’ll need to add more? From what I’m seeing in the comments here, what starts as a relatively inexpensive tweak ($999) ends up doubling or tripling in price before most users are fully satisfied with the results. While I’d be perfectly happy to drop a grand on a set, even with a full refund policy it sounds like a slippery slope. Can anyone tell me if they’re satisfied with four?
Question: Did anyone here stop at just four Holostages? And if so, are you happy with the results, or do you feel you’ll need to add more? From what I’m seeing in the comments here, what starts as a relatively inexpensive tweak ($999) ends up doubling or tripling in price before most users are fully satisfied with the results. While I’d be perfectly happy to drop a grand on a set, even with a full refund policy it sounds like a slippery slope. Can anyone tell me if they’re satisfied with four?
If you can't hear a noticeable difference with four, I imagine more wouldn't solve it. The initial task is to find where the four work best. They have an effect, for better or perhaps worse, almost no matter where you put them, but the right spot may take some work. I followed ptman's front placement photos (and handy shelves), but with mine there may be a bit more to do.
If you can't hear a noticeable difference with four, I imagine more wouldn't solve it. The initial task is to find where the four work best. They have an effect, for better or perhaps worse, almost no matter where you put them, but the right spot may take some work. I followed ptman's front placement photos (and handy shelves), but with mine there may be a bit more to do.
Our best advice is four holostages (1x on each side wall halfway between seat and speakers and 1x on each front wall corner.) each holostage roughly 2/3 up the wall from the floor to ceiling.
We do not recommend on components or more than that
Our best advice is four holostages (1x on each side wall halfway between seat and speakers and 1x on each front wall corner.) each holostage roughly 2/3 up the wall from the floor to ceiling.
We do not recommend on components or more than that
Question: Did anyone here stop at just four Holostages? And if so, are you happy with the results, or do you feel you’ll need to add more? From what I’m seeing in the comments here, what starts as a relatively inexpensive tweak ($999) ends up doubling or tripling in price before most users are fully satisfied with the results. While I’d be perfectly happy to drop a grand on a set, even with a full refund policy it sounds like a slippery slope. Can anyone tell me if they’re satisfied with four?
You will get your $ worth with four no doubt. More are optional. I have 22 of various types and feel like It's not been a waste of funds in a very good system. It is a lot more revealing and engaging and that gives me pleasure every day. The 3 in my video system are likewise providing a rewarding experience although I would have never called myself a videophile. Particularly with sports the players are playing more profoundly and harmoniously as they are in a band in my audio room.
