Scott,

The speakers are attached with a single, locking screw and nut through the aluminum plate and through the mounting hole in the speaker's foot. The aluminum plates (5 X 11 X 1/8-inch thick) was cut at a local welding shop and cost $3 each. I drilled a 1/4-inch hole in the center of each plate and this slips snugly over the 1/4X20 mic stud at the top of the stand. The anchoring/adjustment nut holds everything in place very securely with the aid of a lock washer. The cables are all wrappied with Spiral Cable Wrap, which was purchased at Radio Shack. I also shortened the longer cables so they are the same length as the shorter ones.

As for mounting the speakers on the keyboard, for me that would not work. They would be too low, and that just puts one more thing between me and the audience.

Gary

Gary....can you post a full front pic of your whole setup including the new speaker stands raised and sub/kb etc ?

I'll try to post the photos of the complete set-up later tonight.

Gary

Here it is--minimal setup, took less than 5 minutes to set up.



Gary

Real Nice gary...Good Job!!

Hi Gary

Very nice job! Maybe you should get a job with Logitech.

Just curious now that you've had some time to play with them, and with your experience with the z2200's, how big of a crowd and room do you suspect this to handle?

Scott

Though I have not used this in live situation yet, I would suspect that venues with audiences of 150 to 175 would not be a problem at all, and possibly as many as 200 wouldn't be out of the question.

As for my Z-2200 system, my son purchased it from me yesterday. He heard it connected to the computer and said "Whoa! I've gotta' have one of these systems." He was equally impressed when he heard it connected to the PSR-3000.

Within the next few days I will begin constructing the transport system, something that's lightweight, attractive, portable, and capable of containing all 6 speakers, remote receiver, wiring harness, power strip, and power supplies for both the laptop and keyboard.

Just another fun day in Paradise!

Gary

Hi Gary

It seems that if you want to go light weight, I think I'd consider 2 cases, as the shipped weight of the z5500 was 58 lbs. Being that the sub is 34 lbs, and you are thinking about putting in all that stuff, you will easily go over 60 pounds, probably closer to 70.

You might want to take a look at Kmart. I picked up a very nice rolling duffel bag. It is 25" or 26". Sub fits perfect with a little extra room for the control box. It was $24.95.

Just a thought.

Best
Scott

I've been considering a rolling bag, and I'll be heading to K-Mart next week to do a bit of shopping. Thanks Scott.

Gary