Custom Design Quad Revela 1104 Signature XL Speaker Stands I recently bought a new pair of Quad Revela 1 loudspeakers, and having previously owned floor standers, I had to research the plethora of speaker stands available. Google soon revealed the website of Custom Designs – you can find it here. The website presents a host of Hi-Fi tables and stands, with all products designed and manufactured in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. I spent a pleasurable time browsing the content and soon settled on either the FS104 or FS106 models. A brief conversation with the owner Paul about the size of the stand top plates soon led me to order the FS104’s. Despatch was very quick and the stands arrived very well packed together with their inert filler used to dampen any resonances from the centre column – read about it here . My new speakers are finished in glossy Piano Black, and so the black metal of the stands is appropriate, but I decided to elaborate their appearance by choosing brushed chrome for the four satellite columns and spikes. In my opinion these much enhance the appearance of the stands. Assembly was straightforward, with all necessary screws, Allen keys, spikes, spike covers and stick-on supports provided. The top and bottom plates are made from ‘Acoustic Steel’, an interesting product specially designed to dampen unwanted resonances. A most impressive page in the website describes this aspect of the stands, showing a graph of resonances reduced by the plates. You can see it here . The stands work extremely well with the Quads and the top plates are a perfect size to match the speaker base. The sound is detailed, crisp and clear; in fact, I can hardly imagine better. This together with their pleasing appearance which complements the speakers has led me to feel well satisfied.

Custom Design FS104 XL Signature Speaker Stands I recently bought a new pair of Quad Revela 1 loudspeakers, and having previously owned floor standers, I had to research the plethora of speaker stands available. Google soon revealed the website of Custom Designs – you can find it here. The website presents a host of Hi-Fi tables and stands, with all products designed and manufactured in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. I spent a pleasurable time browsing the content and soon settled on either the FS104 or FS106 models. A brief conversation with the owner Paul about the size of the stand top plates soon led me to order the FS104’s. Despatch was very quick and the stands arrived very well packed together with their inert filler used to dampen any resonances from the centre column – read about it here . My new speakers are finished in glossy Piano Black, and so the black metal of the stands is appropriate, but I decided to elaborate their appearance by choosing brushed chrome for the four satellite columns and spikes. In my opinion these much enhance the appearance of the stands. Assembly was straightforward, with all necessary screws, Allen keys, spikes, spike covers and stick-on supports provided. The top and bottom plates are made from ‘Acoustic Steel’, an interesting product specially designed to dampen unwanted resonances. A most impressive page in the website describes this aspect of the stands, showing a graph of resonances reduced by the plates. You can see it here . The stands work extremely well with the Quads and the top plates are a perfect size to match the speaker base. The sound is detailed, crisp and clear; in fact, I can hardly imagine better. This together with their pleasing appearance which complements the speakers has led me to feel well satisfied.

These Custom Design stands have pedigree and integrity, the FS 104 Signature XL is engineered with care and attention as well as manufactured to a high-standard here in the UK, rather than in some far-flung sweatshop using dubiously sourced materials. I know that in the FS 104 Signature XL I have a product which will last and boost the performance of many small to medium-sized loudspeakers. They are a very welcome addition to my reviewing arsenal. Congratulations to Paul Morton for dedicating so much care and attention to creating such effective products.

Hi Paul & Irene, The Totem Fire V2 speaker stands arrived earlier this week and not only do they sound great but they also look terrific. Will be sure to send some photos once the dust has settled. All the best, Matthew Brook - Montreal, Canada.

Hi Irene & Paul, Received my Spendor 4/5 QS 104 custom height speaker stand's yesterday. They look great very pleased with them, thank you very much. Kind regards Paul.

Delighted Paul with my new stand, Milan Ref 10 HiFi 5 in solid walnut, thank you, Quality of finish, ease of assembly and packaging, 5 stars all the way Regards Conall

Hi Paul / Irene Just wanted to drop you a note to say that the custom made QS 104 Harbeth P3 esr speaker stands arrived today, and I have now set them up. I am delighted with them. The custom spec has positioned my speakers at the perfect level and has enhanced my listening significantly. Thank you so much for the excellent, high quality and transformative product. Many thanks Mike

Hi Paul / Irene Just wanted to drop you a note to say that the Harbeth P3 speaker stands arrived today, and I have now set them up. I am delighted with them. The custom spec has positioned my speakers at the perfect level and has enhanced my listening significantly. Thank you so much for the excellent, high quality and transformative product. Many thanks Mike

So impressed with the Quadraphonic iRAP that I moved my source out to the side on a new rack and used it with my Naim streamer and PSU. With the streamer the Quadraphonics made a huge improvement - really cleaned the sound, increased details, moved the soundstage more centre and deeper, filled and lowered the bass, and added a lot more punch. With the PSU, the improvement was also dramatic. The sound is far more involving, clean, crisp, detailed, very lifelike, soundstage moved forward and deeper like a 3D cube, more speed and highly effortless control of the fine details, relentless but controlled sound, and a thunderous controlled slam attack. Clearly notice how lifelike the sound is with home cinema use. Using Quadraphonics finally on a Naim source (and now in a full system) is a massive night and day improvement just like getting a new speaker. For the third time - I highly recommend the Quadraphonic iRAP.

Hey all Didn't take the time to say I received and install the FS 104 signature XL speaker stands custom built, it's perfect, thank you so much ! Here is a quick picture : Have a Nice day! Romain