Open Box DR Pro DRPRO SMS1BK Wood Studio Monitor Stand (Pair) Level 1 Black

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Bang For Your Buck

I purchased these Dr.Pro 36'' monitor stands (37'' with feet and foam pad installed) because I needed better isolation for my near-field monitors. I bought a pair of black stands from the local Guitar Center and was very pleased with my purchase. Here's a detailed breakdown of these monitor stands for anyone interesting in buying them. Pros:: -Very Reasonably Priced: At this price these monitor stands are hard to beat. -Quality Construction: These stands are built out of metal and wood, all the hardware is metal. No cheapy plastic parts! (except the cable clips which has not been an issue) -Aesthetically Pleasing: The Dr.Pro's look very professional and will look great in any environment. I purchased the black stands and they look awesome with all of my other furniture and gear. -Easy To Install: It took me about 45 minutes to install these stands, including the time it took to fill them with sand. The instructions are very easy to follow. -Additional Features: The 2 metal posts are hollow so you have the option to fill them with sand or shot. I purchased a bag of play sand and a funnel for $5.00. Filling your stands not only adds stability, but also reduces vibrations from the stands. Once filled, they are still light-weight enough to move around with ease. The Dr.Pro's also include several different options for feet depending on whether they will be set on carpet (metal spikes) or a hard surface such as wood or tile (rubber feet). Cons:: -Size: Although the hight of the stands are ideal, the bottom base and top platform are a little on the small side. These stands are great for small-medium sized monitors. But placing large monitors on them might leave you feeling a little uneasy. A few more surface inches could have made these stands near perfect.. -Design Flaw: I noticed that once I filled the stands with sand, the rubber gasket does not sit flush with the top of the stand leaving a small gap in the seal. The problem with this is when you go to move/pick up your stands or tilt them, some sand will leak out of the top. This does not effect the stand's function but is a little annoying to be cleaning a trail of sand everywhere you move you monitors. (The gaskets on the bottom, however, seal up fine) -Dust and Finger Print Magnet: At least for the black stands, they attract dust and fingerprints like crazy. Although this should not be a big issue because you probably wont be touching your stands much once you have them set in place... Overall, the Dr.Pro 36'' monitor stands are a great solution for anyone who is looking to buy an affordable, yet durable pair of monitor stands for a small-to-medium sized pair of monitors. I highly recommend them!