Speakers placed on the K&M 26740 monitor stand can be real heavyweights: It is rare for a single loudspeaker to exceed the 35kg that this sturdy stand can support. Despite that, the speaker can be raised to the desired height at the turn of screw. And the fact that the renowned manufacturer has opted for a round base means that the stand can be set up even in smaller spaces. For all those who prefer plenty of bass, König & Meyer has even included suitable accessories, allowing the loudspeaker to be acoustically decoupled when set on the plate supplied. Alternatively, compatible speakers can also be screwed directly onto the threaded mount. All this makes the K&M 26740 flexible and robust enough to provide a stable base even for heavy, high-end loudspeakers.
As long as the load is centred, the stand's own weight of 10kg is enough to ensure stable footing, especially with the solid cast-iron round as its base: A diameter of only 450mm is sufficient for this height‑adjustable helper. A clamping collar is used for adjustment, with added security coming from a separate locking pin. To attach the loudspeaker itself, a 3/8" threaded connector at the end of the tube offers two options: If the speaker has a corresponding thread in its base, it can be screwed onto the stand. Other speakers are placed on the supplied plate, which measures 205×245mm. For acoustic decoupling, the package includes four threaded spikes and four self‑adhesive rubber pads.
For both professional studio owners and home hi-fi enthusiasts, the K&M 26740 monitor stand offers a flexible foundation for working with nearfield monitors. Equally, anyone looking to equip a home cinema with speakers at ear height can get the ideal setup in no time, while gamers can use the tools for acoustic decoupling already included in the package to optimise their sound experience. Hard-touring artists who prefer to keep their monitoring at eye level while seated on stage benefit from K&M's renowned build quality. Exhibitors and gallery operators, too, receive a robust, versatile tool for changing installations in public spaces.
Founded in 1949, König & Meyer (K&M) initially produced music stands and measuring tools. Just two years later, the range was expanded to include instrument stands and microphone tripods, which are still the core business of the manufacturer today – and are still manufactured in their facilities in Wertheim, Germany. K&M also produces musicians' stools, stands for speakers, monitors, and lighting, and a range of accessories for mobile devices, such as tablet mounts. To satisfy the company's own exacting standards, even the individual metal and plastic components continue to be manufactured primarily in the company's factory in Wertheim, with particular emphasis placed on environmentally friendly and sustainable production.
To ensure that all users can find their ideal monitoring position when they're recordings, the height of the K&M 26740 can be set in 50mm steps anywhere between 950 and 1450mm. In schools, museums, and churches, it makes it easy to organise sound events with seated audiences. At more energetic live events, the K&M 26709 BL weight plate, available as an accessory, can also be used to further secure the base. Since monitoring conditions should be always as optimal as possible, especially for studio recordings, the supplied steel spikes provide the smallest possible contact surface between speaker and stand plate; alternatively, the rubber pads ensure good sound while also protecting the speaker.