Paradigm LS-20 Floorstanding Speaker Stands (Pair, Silver)

by Paradigm

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 40.8 x 4.8 x 9.8 inches ; 8.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 17 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002BA5ILS
• Item model number: LS-20 Speaker Stand Silver
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 11, 2009

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Paradigm speakers are built to strict standards. Speaker enclosures use acoustically inert high-density hardboard and strategically located radial braces as needed to limit unwanted resonances, increase enclosure stiffness and prevent ballooning effects. Acoustical damping material eliminates internal standing waves. Low-diffraction grills minimize interference from enclosure edges. High-velocity, low-noise ports allow maximum bass efficiency with minimum turbulence distortion.

Even so, when bookshelf-size speakers are placed on a floor or against a wall, their sonic output becomes connected to your floor or walls. This results in sound that is muddy, distorted and lacking in clarity. This type of placement also causes sound to transfer from your audio/video furniture, as well as to other audio and home theater components, further reducing overall sonic performance. Not only does the speaker's sound suffer, but neighbors and other family members will as well. How? When the speaker's sound gets into floors and walls, others will hear it almost as loudly as you do.

The solution is to isolate your speakers from floors and walls, essentially disconnecting the speakers from your room. High-performance speaker stands are essential in any high-quality audio/home theater/gaming system. Paradigm speaker stands elevate and isolate speakers from floors and walls. Sound is clearer and cleaner with much better imaging and a greater sense of realism. For dramatically superior sound and unsurpassed value, look no further than Paradigm High Performance Stands.

The LS-20 Floorstanding Speaker Stands are ideal for use with the Cinema 110 L/R speakers. Designed to position speakers at ear level in a solidly constructed and elegant product, they ensure the best performance possible. Each 37-inch-tall speaker stand is made of a steel tube post with end cap and weighted die-cast aluminum base for increased stability and resonance control. Holes at the top of the center post and base allow for hidden wiring. The included adjustable locking spikes and optional self-adhesive rubber feet help keep speakers in place. Available in silver.

Product Description

Paradigm LS-20 Floorstanding Speaker Stands (pair). High-performance speaker stands are essential in any high-quality audio/home theater/gaming system. LS-20 stands are ideal for use with Cinema 110 L/R speakers. Designed to position the speakers at ear level, in a solidly constructed and elegant design, they ensure the best performance possible. 37˝ tall.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible Stands and Horrible Support from Paradigm!, December 29, 2009

By	J. Hill (Northern VA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Paradigm LS-20 Floorstanding Speaker Stands (Pair, Silver) (Electronics)

Ordered these stands for my new Paradigm Cinema 110 CT system, and it has become very clear that these stands are poorly constructed and cannot support the Cinema 110 Left and Right speakers. For $170, you would expect a high quality product much like their speakers, but big BUYER BEWARE on this!

Upon setting up my first set which is quite easy to setup, the hole where the actual bar/stand inserts into broke away from one side of the base thus causing a lot of play in the stand holding the speaker. I figured I got a bad set and got a quick replacement set from Amazon and upon setting this set up the exact same thing happened. The base actually cracked more and there was just way too much "play" in the stand thus making the speaker feel like it could fall at any minute.

When the first set of stands broke I contacted Paradigm support (slow turn around 2 business days) they essentially pointed me back to Amazon, fine, which got my replacement to me in under 2 days. After the second set broke I contact Paradigm support back notifying them of my issues with these stands. They requested that I send my receipts, which I did along with pictures of what was happening. Of course, after 3 business days this time I received a reply back stating "I do understand your frustration and I discussed your request with my manager. Unfortunately, I'm unable to offer another way to resolve this matter other than through Amazon.com" Then they go on to state that my speakers can be properly supported with these stands. So, as of right now I am a frustrated customer that needs a set of stands to properly support these speakers and the manufacture of the stands and speakers are turning their heads the other way and for me to take it up with Amazon. (I need stands due to my room configuration, otherwise I would mount these to a wall or have table stands).

Again, horrible support from Paradigm on a product they shouldn't put their names on if they don't want to support it.

2.0 out of 5 stars Not a good fit for Paradigm floor speakers, January 30, 2010

By	Bobby S. Cheema "Bobby Master" (MI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Paradigm LS-20 Floorstanding Speaker Stands (Pair, Silver) (Electronics)

I bought a pair at $20 for my Paradigm CT110 floor speakers. [...]
Paradigm speaker stands are not well made, you can't use banana plus and my speakers are still bit loose.

1 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Speaker Stands, January 12, 2010

By	J. W. - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Paradigm LS-20 Floorstanding Speaker Stands (Pair, Silver) (Electronics)

I bought two pair for my front right and left Paradigm Cinema 110 CT speakers and my surround right and left Cinema 110 CT.
They are solid and in perfect working order. They show no stress or cracking after 3 months of daily use 2-6 hours a day.