Crank Stands
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We use Hercules crank stands for our speakers because we read great reviews of them on the forums. They bear a lot of weight, are relatively inexpensive, and they start off lower than a lot of other speaker stands.
I had meant to add that to the lineup. Thanks for the reply. BTW does the Hercules start at less than $99.00? I just ordered a Odyssey for that price to use on this. http://www.chauvetlighting.com/4-bar.html
I use Applied Electronics Crank Stands but they're significantly more expensive then the $100 range you are talking about. Now in the Range we do use Ultimate Stands which are really nice, but they aren't crank stands.
The speaker that I put on stans weigh less than 40 lbs so I use generic tripods for them. They cost me less than $100 for the pair. My larger tops sit on top of my bass bins.
Cheaplights has a 10ft truss with 2 crank stands that runs $177. I ditched the truss and use the cranks every weekend for the past 3 years. Heavy stands and they're standing up quite well to a lot of abuse.
Sounds like a heck of a deal to me, but i would definitely advise to be careful that you do not exceed the maximum weight for these stands. If you're just using typical lighting with less than 200 lbs. evenly distributed you should be fine. But if you're planning on using Large movers then you'll have to pay close attention. Rick Ryan saying he has used them for 3 years with no issues though is about the best kind of review i can think of.
I use the On-Stage crank up stands. $59.95 at Guitar Center, hold up to 80 pounds ea. My speakers are less thank 40 pounds ea so they work out great. Lot easier than trying to lift them up on the old stands.
I am interested in the ones that can go up to at least 10 - 12 ft. The two I used this weekend do but the venues ceiling was only 10' so the speaker sat on the 8' height. High and wide is now my new motto. I like Rick Ryan's idea since this is mechanical hardware and not sound equipment I don't necessarily have to go top shelf.
There is also one brand that you can remove the handle and use a drill instead to crank up and down. I can't remember which model and brand and where I saw it.
There is also one brand that you can remove the handle and use a drill instead to crank up and down. I can't remember which model and brand and where I saw it.
I've researched this one before... 
I can tell you that there is only one stand that will suit your needs because of the height required.
The Hercules lighting stand goes up to 11.5 feet, holds 100 pounds and only weigh in at 22.5 lbs.
http://www.herculesstands.com/lightsspeakers/LS700B.html
I can tell you that there is only one stand that will suit your needs because of the height required.The Hercules lighting stand goes up to 11.5 feet, holds 100 pounds and only weigh in at 22.5 lbs.
http://www.herculesstands.com/lightsspeakers/LS700B.html
you wouldnt put walmart cheap tires on your sports car why would you cheap out on stands for your high energy concert like speakers?
The one I used this weekend is NOT a Hercules. I believe it goes up to 10.5 feet and has a 250 lb weight capacity. It is very heavy and made from steel. (Magnets stick to it)It belongs to my buddy and right now is in the back of my van. I will have to take it out and measure it. Do you know that there is a way to get extra height from these stands depending on how you spread/unfold the feet!I've researched this one before...
The Hercules lighting stand goes up to 11.5 feet, holds 100 pounds and only weigh in at 22.5 lbs.
http://www.herculesstands.com/lightsspeakers/LS700B.html
There you go again, assuming things! I have not bought any crank stands for my speakers as yet. If you took the time to read and comprehend you will see that I was just answering Ducky's post about starting price and that I ordered an Odyssey stand for some lights I have coming. Sheesh guy you are disappointing me!
e have Global stands and they will hold two Elation Design Spot 250 movers and we can raise them over 8 ft. Canute dont get your feathers ruffled I mean no ill will just sayin.
I've got a set of those crank Hercules stands, they work good! Also Global truss crank stands however those are for the lighting truss.
Best,
Paul
Best,
Paul
I checked Odyssey for the poll because I own two of them, but my first choice are K&M crank stands - they're rock solid.
Neither the Odyssey nor the K&M stands have a cable mechanism both have teeth that raise and lower using either holes (K&M) or ridges (Odyssey) in the center tube.
Neither the Odyssey nor the K&M stands have a cable mechanism both have teeth that raise and lower using either holes (K&M) or ridges (Odyssey) in the center tube.
For my speakers, I use Ultimate Telelocks (but they're not crank up stands). For my lights, I use On Stage - although they too are not crank up - wish they were!