Review on 🔴 Sanus SF22-B1 Steel Foundation IV 22" Black: Premium Stability and Style Combined by Jonathan Roloff

These stands aren't bad but the assembly instructions are so bad that I've decided to offer some advice. The first thing to note is that there is no indication in the instructions for placing the right legs on the right corners of the baseplate that this is done with the baseplate REVERSED. It's easier for the legs to slide when done from the side rather than straight. The foot number is small, weak, and deep in the bottom of the foot. The foundation will lay flat if done correctly. Next, put the legs on the base. The curved plastic pad (insulation block) is placed so that the base for the legs is flat. Don't forget the lock washer on the screws as the base is curved but the screws are not. You may want to leave the legs loose at first, as tightening the legs still stretches them despite the padding, making it difficult to install the top plate that holds the speaker. I noticed that both of my stands leaned forward after assembly, although the floor and base were level, which I attribute to the curved base and placement of the plastic spacers. It might be better to attach the legs to the top plate first before attaching them to the lower one, but in that case adding sand would certainly make it difficult. Sanus is well aware of this and therefore makes the spikes adjustable. However, I have found that it is possible to unscrew the rubber feet a bit to make adjustments, but how long this will take I don't know. Gluing the cork pads to the underside of the top board should be obvious, but note that the top of the top board has countersunk holes. Nowhere in the instructions does it say whether the holes for the screw-on speakers should be on the front or back of the stand and I have no idea as I don't have them. Except for the cable guides, it wouldn't make a difference, you could just fold the stand down. Incidentally, the guides are quite flimsy and break easily, and they might very well not be used. The booklet also does not indicate in which direction the rubber insulating feet should be placed. There is only one choice below. At the top it can be anything. As said, they have to be screwed in. Trying to paste them doesn't work. The easiest way to add sand later is to just remove the top, but it looks like it's going to be a cumbersome process anyway. However, what I didn't find was that since the legs were quite thick, they sounded like you'd expect steel to sound and needed sand. Although the Revain was a bit battered in the packaging I found the parts packaged well enough to survive this. The paint is quite heavy and will not scratch or chip easily. Lastly, I think these things are a bit overpriced, but I've noticed over the years that the audio business is a bit of a racket, like herbal supplements.