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Anonymous | Hi. I'm in the Boston area, and I've just setup a pair of Paradigm bookshelf speakers on Lovan stands. I want to fill the stands with lead shot, but I don't have any idea where to look for lead shot...and how much should I expect to pay? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! |
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Silver Member Username: NuckParkhill, Ontario Canada Post Number: 308 Registered: Dec-04 | local gun club, ask where they get shot. |
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Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigneDallas, TX Post Number: 6564 Registered: May-04 | The rear end of any guy running from the Boston police on a Staurday night. Try any hardware or gun store that caters to the guy who reloads his own shells. WalMart sells lead shot. To save some money (and possibly get better sound in the bargain) you might try layering different materials for damping. Most people put a layer of shot on the bottom for ballast, then some fine grain sand and top it of with a layer of kitty litter. Each material has its own damping quality and will keep the stands from ringing at any one frequency as they might with just one material. |
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Anonymous | PS: It would be preferable if the kitty litter is used, as this increases its damping ability. Don't worry about the smell, you get used to it. |
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Anonymous | Ohh and don't cheap out either. Go with Tidy Cat. It makes a difference, trust me. |
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Anonymous | Sigh so much to teach on these matters. Two more things. Make sure the cat is fed premium caviar before it does its business in the kitty litter. And finally, if you have any remaining litter after your stands are filled, pour it into the ports of your speakers as it will help damp their cabinets better as well. |
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Silver Member Username: NuckParkhill, Ontario Canada Post Number: 310 Registered: Dec-04 | Oh shut up, Paul |
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Anonymous | Why? I have used all these tweaks on my system and they work great. |
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Silver Member Username: Timn8terSeattle, WA USA Post Number: 635 Registered: Dec-03 | For sand, Play Sand is preferred as the grains are different sizes so it doesn't "pack down". |
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Anonymous | Tell em about the Tidy Cat vrs generic kitty litter too Tim! |
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Anonymous | Thanks for the advice...I'll definitely try layering the different materials. Now I just have to figure out where to get the premium caviar to feed the cats...hmmm.... |
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Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigneDallas, TX Post Number: 6569 Registered: May-04 | Any gourmet shop that caters to the guy who prefers to reload his cats. |
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Silver Member Username: ExerciseguyBrooklyn, NY USA Post Number: 230 Registered: Oct-04 | Try here: www.sportsmensguide.com |