The RS 302 XL speaker stands were easy to assemble and fitted together very well. Quality parts. I have tried the stands with my new Kef R3 speakers and they are very stable on the stands and solid. Very pleased with the stands and hopefully will have many years of service to come. Kind regards Richard Morris

Got another two Quadraphonic iRaps for my monoblocks. These were previously on Isoacoustic Oreos due to space limitations. For the iRaps, I changed the spike and shoe feet to an upside M8 bolt with a small washer, and a bolt plastic cap as the shoe, to act as the feet. This made it all only about 3cm high like the added height with the Oreos. Quadraphonic iRaps are more expensive than the Oreos, but the sound quality is clearly better - a far cleaner crisp sound, deeper soundstage, more fluid dynamics and low details, are the most obvious benefits over Isoacoustic Oreos. Highly recommend the Quadraphonic iRap.

I discovered M40 and I want to buy a pair. Tell me how to do, please. Regards Philippe

Use two Quadraphonic iRaps on a Naim preamp and PSU. For the preamp it really cleaned the sound and brought out new low details. For the PSU it increased the power, dynamics, control and bass detail. Upgrades with the Quadraphonic iRaps (steel and aluminium) are far better than the Isoacoustics platforms - plus they can come in all black if asked and it takes virtually any unit weight unlike the Isoacoustics variation in wood and colour for bigger weights. Crazy to think a shelf upgrades the sound so much but it's nonetheless true. I will try to fit more where i can. Highly recommend the Quadraphonic iRap

People are so quick to moan and criticize these days so I thought I would spend a minute to praise a worthy company. The stands I ordered arrived in perfect condition, superbly packed even DPD (Definite Parcel Disaster) couldn't damage them as much as they would try. Being an engineer for over 30 years I probably appreciate the accuracy involved in making these stands to look so good, anyone can make a stand with four uprights pointing to different postcodes. The finish is excellent throughout. Once filled the sound is great from a pair of B&W 607's. I work very hard for my money and there can be no better compliment than when I say I'm fully satisfied with every penny spent. I'm so glad I went with Custom Designs, I would recommend in a heartbeat and that is rare for me. Regards, Justin Hadley

People are so quick to moan and criticize these days so I thought I would spend a minute to praise a worthy company. The stands I ordered arrived in perfect condition, superbly packed even DPD (Definite Parcel Disaster) couldn't damage them as much as they would try. Being an engineer for over 30 years I probably appreciate the accuracy involved in making these stands to look so good, anyone can make a stand with four uprights pointing to different postcodes. The finish is excellent throughout. Once filled the sound is great from a pair of B&W 607's. I work very hard for my money and there can be no better compliment than when I say I'm fully satisfied with every penny spent. I'm so glad I went with Custom Design, I would recommend in a heartbeat and that is rare for me. Regards, Justin Hadley

Hi Paul, I finally had time to unpack and assemble the speaker stands this weekend: Thank you for the very nice QS 104 SHL5 speaker stands, and the high level of craftsmanship you put into them! Really nice! Best regards, Tom (Norway)

Hi Paul, Thank you for my Kef R300 speaker stands in white with polished chrome satellite supports, they are absolutely stunning thanks again. Billy

Dear Paul and Irene, I would just like to thank you taking the time to find me an add on Milan shelf and F type iRap for my Milan Acoustic HiFi Support Table. In this day and age it would be easy for you to suggest a purchase of a whole new stand but you didn’t and your communication on the subject and progress was superb. The shelf arrived when you said it would and was, of course, excellently packed and in perfect condition. Thank you so much for all your help with this it was really appreciated and as a family business you certainly went the extra mile. Regards Andrew

Hi Paul Believe it or not I’ve been trying to put a few words down since my packages arrived. Didn’t really know what to say! However everything is as expected, I know that sounds a little underwhelming but that in real terms is curtailing my satisfaction. After all the research together with your patience and understanding I / you and your team have achieved, what I think, is a fantastic result and product. I’ll send you a couple of images which you can add to your catalog if that is of any use. I will also contact ATC to recommend the custom made FS 106 speaker stands as a bespoke turn key solution that is of the highest quality to compliment their SCM 11 mk2 speakers. Many thanks once again. Cheers Paul. ps. also purchased your Ref 10 Milan Plasma Table ( 4 shelves)to house electronics