How to Build a Set of Adjustable Speaker Stands

A set of adjustable speaker stands allows you to adjust the height and position of your speaker set. Adjustable stands like these help obtain the best sound for a particular room. They function the same way aluminum tent poles function. Evenly spaced holes are drilled into a pair of pipes, where one of these pipes fits over the other. When the holes are aligned, a pin or rod is placed through them to keep the desired height. Build a simple set of adjustable speaker stands using PVC pipe and MDF [medium density fiberboard] paneling. MDF paneling is a common material used to construct speaker cabinets.

Tape measure
Drill
Drill bit, 1/4-inch
Two PVC pipes, 4-by-32 inches
Two PVC pipes, 3 3/4-by-32 inches
Four MDF panels, 1-by-10-by-10 inches
Two PVC pipe adapters, 4-inch
Two PVC pipe adapters, 3 3/4-inch
Screw gun
16 wood screws, 1 1/4-inch
PVC glue
Two bolts, with nuts, 1/4-by-5 inches

Instructions

- 1
  Drill six 1/4-inch holes spaced 1 inch apart through each 32-inch pipe. Center the set of holes on each pipe, 13 inches away from the ends. These holes will allow the height of your speaker stands to be adjustable.
- 2
  Lay each MDF panel flat and center a pipe adapter on each of them. The 4-inch adapters are 3 inches away from each edge, and the 3 3/4-inch adapters are 3 1/8 inches away from each edge. Screw each adapter to the MDF using your 1 1/4-inch screws.
- 3
  Glue a 4-inch pipe into each 4-inch adapter and a 3 3/4-inch pipe into each 3 3/4-inch adapter. Let the glue set according to the instructions on the package.
- 4
  Insert the 3 3/4-inch pipes into the 4-inch pipes and align the holes that were drilled in the first step. Insert a bolt through each pair of pipes after you have found your desired speaker height.

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