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SANUS BF31-B1 31" Speaker Stands for Bookshelf Speakers up to 20 lbs - Black - Set of 2
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Brand | Sanus |
Material | Engineered Wood |
Color | Black |
Item Weight | 12.4 Pounds |
Load Capacity | 20 Pounds |
About this item
- Energy-absorbing MDF construction increases sound quality by providing acoustic isolation
- Conceal unsightly cables using the built-in wire path for a clean and organized look
- Included pads create a non-slip surface and superior sound
- Includes removable carpet spikes for improved stability on soft, carpeted surfaces
- Assembly hardware included
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Easy to assemble | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.7 | — | 4.8 |
Sturdiness | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.7 | — | 4.7 |
Stability | 3.9 | — | 4.4 | 4.6 | — | 4.5 |
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The SANUS Basic Series BF31 is a 31-inch black speaker stand for small bookshelf speakers up to 20 lbs. A solid, energy-absorbing MDF pillar supports a 5-inch by 5-inch top plate with neoprene speaker isolation pads for superior acoustic quality. ABS push-in carpet spikes add stability, and a built-in concealed wire path hides speaker cables for a clean and organized appearance in any room. This product is sold as a pair.
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Product Dimensions | 29.6 x 11.2 x 2.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 12.4 pounds |
Department | Grocery & Gourmet Food |
Manufacturer | Sanus |
ASIN | B00006JQ5O |
Country of Origin | USA |
Item model number | BF31-B1 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #229,262 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #354 in Bookshelf Speakers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | December 19, 2005 |
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Customers like the appearance, value, and ease of assembly of the speaker stands. For example, they mention that they look excellent, the finish is interesting, and the textured black finish is a nice neutral choice. That said, some complain about the holes. Opinions are mixed on quality, size, and wire management.
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Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the stand. They mention that it looks excellent, has an interesting finish, and has nice, clean lines. The textured black finish is a nice neutral choice that seems about as durable as you can expect for a stand.
"...The finish on these is interesting. It's a satin black, with quite a bit of texture to it...." Read more
"...They look nice and simple and it really cleans up the look of my home theater. At 35 or so bucks per pair, you cannot go wrong." Read more
"...Overall, I am very satisfied with these stands and they do look very attractive if your speaker components and room allow for the black colored..." Read more
"...The Sanus stands have nice, clean lines and a nice sort of semi-matte/semi-gloss finish to match very well the black/charcoal vinyl finish of my..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the speaker stands. They say they are inexpensive and work great for the price.
"...First and perhaps most importantly -- These are excellent stands for their cost...." Read more
"...These were a good value for the money!" Read more
"...They are metal, superbly engineered, stylish and affordable." Read more
"...If you're looking for a decent, inexpensive pair of stands, then these will likely meet your needs...." Read more
Customers find the installation of the carpet spikes to be easy, with clear instructions and straightforward construction. They also mention that the plastic carpet spike was no trouble to install and the cable routine was easy.
"...Finally, the plastic carpet spikes were no trouble to install. I simply inserted them into the base by hand, with minimal effort...." Read more
"...They look nice and simple and it really cleans up the look of my home theater. At 35 or so bucks per pair, you cannot go wrong." Read more
"...Assembly was very easy, BUT like some others, I did manage to split one of the uprights even though I was being extremely cautious and used only a..." Read more
"...Assembly was easy, as I first read and then followed the instructions...." Read more
Customers like the speaker holding of the stand. They say it holds their speakers safely, and the speakers sit firmly on the small rubber pads. Some mention that the stands are well built and can support two 12 lb bookshelf speakers. Overall, customers are happy with the speaker stands and recommend them to others.
"...shelf at the top concerned me as not being big enough, but the speaker sits firmly on the small rubber pads it ships with...." Read more
"Regarding the stands themselves, they are just right for getting bookshelf sized speakers off your bookshelf and down to seated ear level...." Read more
"These speaker stands hit the spot perfectly...." Read more
"...The only downside is that these have no mechanism to secure your speaker, thus if you bump into it your speak will easily topple over...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the furniture. Some mention that it's a solid build and holds surprisingly well, while others say that the wood can crack if you screw the nails on too tight. The furniture is made of MDF, which is fragile and can split.
"...the other stand without drilling anything out and there was no splitting, or even signs of splitting (cracking noises)...." Read more
"...That said, the MDF material seems strong enough for its purpose here, if you are simply very mindful that it is MDF and not solid oak with which you..." Read more
"...No matter how slowly I screwed in the screws, the wood would slightly split. Not always in all 8 locations per stand, but at least in half of them...." Read more
"...If you want something to make your Ikea furniture look robust, well engineered and high quality, then put these stands next to it!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the stand. Some mention that the base was the perfect size for their Element ESB1 Bookshelf, and the shelf is a good size for smaller, bookshelf speakers. However, others say that the platform is b bit small, the cable management is very small, and that the top base is so freaking small that it appears to be designed for nano speakers. They are also concerned that the plinth would be too small and the whole thing unstable.
"...Too Small to allow for good quality speaker cable (simple fix, drill it larger) B)..." Read more
"...This proved completely unnecessary. The screws fit nice and tight in the factory, pre-drilled holes...." Read more
"...Those spikes were too long for my carpet and just wouldn't have looked right. The best thing about these stands is the cable management...." Read more
"...Nothing larger than bookshelf speakers though, as the speaker base isn't much larger than an adult's hand.Now for the important stuff...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the wire management. Some mention that the wires are hidden for the most part behind plastic panels that pop in. They look sleek and the cable hiding is a nice touch. However, others say that the wiring is not perfect, tends to show through the front, and is crass.
"...I like that there are wire routing options. You can just put the wire in the channel using the gap at the top and bottom...." Read more
"...They are sturdy and hide the wires well...." Read more
"...The Wire Management is not perfect -- but it is very serviceable...." Read more
"...It hides the wires pretty well and it is sturdy. The price is decent. The order was processed quickly and did not take excessively long to arrive...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the holes in the furniture. They mention that the screws provided are less than ideal, the screws go in much too easily, and the pre-screw inserts are a bit small. Some customers also say that the predrilled screw holes were not finished properly, and that the speakers are not secured to the stands.
"...The ones I drilled out had the screws going in much too easily...." Read more
"...It appears that the wood just got too dry and eventually gave out at the screw points...." Read more
"...large enough to run probably any gauge cable, but the hole on the top plate is much smaller...." Read more
"...The wiring suggestions are crass. Fisrt the holes in the base are too small for banana plugs and 14 guage wire...." Read more
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I was so worried about splitting the wood that I actually started drilling out the holes to one size larger than they were on one of my stands. This proved completely unnecessary. The screws fit nice and tight in the factory, pre-drilled holes. The ones I drilled out had the screws going in much too easily. I assembled the other stand without drilling anything out and there was no splitting, or even signs of splitting (cracking noises). Keep in mind I did all the assembly with a hand screwdriver, which is all you should need considering the pre-drilled holes.
There also seems to be some confusion over what these are made of. The stands are "medium desnity fibercore" otherwise known as MDF to any car audio enthusiast. This is a staple of box building material and is used specifically for it's resistance to resonance. It's very dense, and quite substantial, much more so than cheap laminate particle board.
The finish on these is interesting. It's a satin black, with quite a bit of texture to it. I was somewhat worried that the rubber pads for the top plate wouldn't adhere well to it due to this texture, but they seem stick on nicely.
Finally, the plastic carpet spikes were no trouble to install. I simply inserted them into the base by hand, with minimal effort.
All in all, I'd say you can't beat these for the price. I am very happy with my purchase.
ASSEMBLY
Simple. It takes about 1/2 an hour to assemble one pair. I used a Bosch 14.4 volt drill with clutch set to 3. No matter how slowly I screwed in the screws, the wood would slightly split. Not always in all 8 locations per stand, but at least in half of them. In all cases, the split has not compromised the integrity of the stand, and its severity varies. Another reviewer suggests a replacement screw to use. I was too lazy to go to the hardware store and search. My solution (on the 3rd pair) was simply to drill the hole slightly larger using an 1/8" bit. I had a drill in hand, so it's not like this took much effort and it seemed to work great. Only one location had the slightest, almost invisible, appearance of a split.
USE
I am using the BF-31s for 4 Sony B1000s as surrounds and the BF-24 for the Sony B3000 as front mains. The heights are PERFECT. I know the ideal location for surrounds is 2 or 3 feet above listening position, but that is not possible in my room arrangement. From my seated position, the bottom of the speaker is right at ear level. The front mains are also perfect height.
CONCLUSION
I gave these stands 5 stars despite the wood-split issue because the problem does not affect the stand's performance. They look nice and simple and it really cleans up the look of my home theater. At 35 or so bucks per pair, you cannot go wrong.
After having these about a year, they have split, even though I took extra precautions to prevent this from happening. It appears that the wood just got too dry and eventually gave out at the screw points. Calling sanus, they were very responsive and replaced the uprights, but I have no reason to believe they won't simply split again.
First and perhaps most importantly -- These are excellent stands for their cost. I doubt if you could build nicer stands at this inexpensive price point.
On to the observations:
1) Build Quality is great. The stands are composed of 4 particle board parts, sprayed with a nice matte-black finish. The upright posts are pre-drilled with pilot holes that are very capable of facilitating proper assembly without damage to the product. I'm convinced that other reviewers who have experienced splitting issues with the composite wood upright are not properly lining up the fasteners before tightening. It is VERY easy to make this mistake, because the fasteners are 'wood' screws that have a sharp tip that will drill into the rough ends of the upright posts. In the case that you do not carefully align the upper and lower plates with the pilot hole, you WILL split the wood and cause trouble for yourself. Here is my recommendation:
Assembly Note: Place all four screws into each the top and the bottom plate and begin to screw them through the plate BEFORE placing it onto the post. Allow about 1/8" protrusion of each of these four screws to act as guides when placing the upper (or lower) plate onto the upright. Once you have done this, continue with normal assembly -- you will notice that the screw turns smoothly with only mild turning-force on your screwdriver. Do not continue if you feel like you are biting into new, undrilled wood. Second: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN the fasteners, snug them up and give them an extra quarter turn to solidify the build.
2) I'm using the stands with Klipsch rear speakers that are slightly larger than suggested. They are quite stable if the carpet spikes and the rubber dampener pads are used. Initially I had planned on using velcro between the speaker stand and the speaker components, but that has not proven necessary.
3) The Wire Management is not perfect -- but it is very serviceable. The stands are intended to be used with the carpet spikes -- which means that no groove would be necessary to allow the speaker wire to pass under the base of the stand. I do agree with other comments that the upper plate hole is A) Too Small to allow for good quality speaker cable (simple fix, drill it larger) B) in a useless location (directly under the base of the speaker).
Wire Management Note: The back of the stand has plastic covers that are flexible and adjustable- simply running the speaker cord from the top of these covers rather than through the upper plate seems to be an effective and mostly acceptable solution. Also of value -- fastening the wire to the inside of the speaker stand upright will provide better aesthetics when looking at the stands from the front. There is a small gap between the uprights from the front that will allow the speaker wire to poke out if you do not fasten it, or make certain it is well managed inside the stand.
Overall, I am very satisfied with these stands and they do look very attractive if your speaker components and room allow for the black colored finish.
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( Depending on the speaker placed on top). But be warned...in a flood prone basement, these stands once wet will swell up like a Wheatabix cereal😄🤔
Reviewed in Canada on June 8, 2017
( Depending on the speaker placed on top). But be warned...in a flood prone basement, these stands once wet will swell up like a Wheatabix cereal😄🤔
Reviewed in Canada on March 9, 2020