Audio T Verdict
The Dynaudio Stand 20 provides the stable, correctly proportioned foundation needed to get the best from larger Dynaudio standmount loudspeakers.
Its rigid aluminium construction, broad base, sand-fillable compartment and non-slip top-plate pads help create a secure platform without making the stand look unnecessarily heavy or industrial.
Integrated cable management is particularly useful with the active Dynaudio Focus 10, while the top-adjustable spikes and hard-floor rubber rings make accurate levelling relatively straightforward.
For Evoke 20, Special Forty, Contour 20i and other suitably sized Dynaudio speakers, the Stand 20 is the natural choice for both appearance and performance.
Dynaudio Stand 20 Speaker Stands
The Dynaudio Stand 20 is a premium aluminium speaker stand designed to provide stable support for larger Dynaudio standmount loudspeakers.
Each pair includes:
- Two aluminium speaker stands
- Wide and stable base plates
- 150 x 210mm top plates
- Non-slip rubber support pads
- Front sand-filling compartments
- Filling bags to help contain the sand
- Rear cable-management compartments
- Top-adjustable floor spikes
- Rubber rings for hard-floor installation
- Integrated Dynaudio logos
The stands are available in Satin Black, Satin White and Silver finishes to complement a wide range of Dynaudio cabinet colours.
Designed for Larger Dynaudio Standmount Speakers
The Stand 20 is designed to complement larger models in Dynaudio’s passive and active standmount ranges.
Suitable Dynaudio models include:
The stand may also support other loudspeakers of suitable dimensions and weight, but the top-plate size and overall stability should be checked before purchase.
Check Compatibility Before Ordering
Dynaudio does not publish a universal maximum load rating for the Stand 20.
Contact Audio T before using the stands with a particularly heavy loudspeaker or a model not specifically recommended by Dynaudio.
Why Speaker Stands Matter
A standmount loudspeaker relies on its support to position it correctly and prevent unwanted movement.
A suitable stand can help provide:
- Correct tweeter height
- A more stable stereo image
- Improved bass definition
- Reduced movement during demanding passages
- Greater freedom when positioning the speakers
- Less vibration from shelves and furniture
- A secure and level foundation
The stand should not add obvious vibration or resonance of its own, and it must remain stable on the intended floor.
599mm Stand Height
The Stand 20 measures 599mm high before its spikes are extended.
With the spikes fitted, the complete height is approximately 613mm.
This height is intended to position the tweeter of a compatible Dynaudio standmount speaker close to seated ear level in a typical listening arrangement.
The final tweeter height will also depend on:
- The dimensions of the loudspeaker
- The position of its tweeter on the front baffle
- The listener’s seating height
- The amount of spike adjustment used
- The thickness of any floor covering
150 x 210mm Top Plate
Each top plate measures 150mm wide and 210mm deep.
This provides a compact but stable support area for larger Dynaudio standmount speakers without making the plate visually dominate the cabinet.
The speaker’s base may extend beyond the top plate. This is normal with compatible Dynaudio models, provided the cabinet remains stable and properly centred.
Non-Slip Top-Plate Pads
Non-slip rubber pads are fitted to the top plate.
They provide:
- Additional grip beneath the speaker
- Protection between the cabinet and aluminium plate
- A small degree of vibration control
- Reduced risk of the cabinet sliding during normal use
Dynaudio states that the pads provide sufficient friction for a suitable speaker to remain in position even when the stand is tilted by up to ten degrees under controlled conditions.
Do Not Deliberately Operate the Stand at an Angle
The ten-degree figure demonstrates the grip provided by the top pads. It should not be treated as a recommended listening or installation angle.
The stand should be installed vertically, levelled correctly and placed where it cannot easily be knocked.
Broad and Stable Base Plate
The base plate measures 316mm wide and 379mm deep.
Its wider footprint helps provide stability beneath the relatively narrow aluminium column and the loudspeaker above it.
Before purchase, check that the complete base can be accommodated without obstructing:
- Doorways
- Furniture
- Walkways
- Heating vents
- Mains sockets
- Speaker or power cables
The stands should be positioned where children, pets and passing occupants are unlikely to knock them.
Rigid Aluminium Construction
The Stand 20 uses an aluminium column and support structure.
Aluminium provides a useful combination of rigidity, manageable weight and resistance to corrosion.
The stand’s shape follows the clean design language used throughout Dynaudio’s newer loudspeaker ranges, making it visually suitable for both traditional passive speakers and modern active models.
4.6kg Weight Per Stand
Each unfilled Stand 20 weighs approximately 4.6kg.
This provides a stable starting point while keeping the stand manageable during assembly and initial positioning.
Adding suitable filling material to the dedicated compartment increases the total mass and may improve the stand’s resistance to movement and vibration.
Front Sand-Filling Compartment
A dedicated filling compartment is positioned within the front of each column.
Dynaudio supplies a plastic bag to help contain suitable dry sand and reduce the risk of material spilling inside the stand.
Adding mass can help:
- Increase overall stability
- Reduce movement beneath the speaker
- Control resonance within the stand
- Provide a firmer foundation for bass reproduction
- Improve confidence on suspended or slightly flexible floors
The exact audible result will depend on the speaker, room, floor and quantity of filling material used.
Choosing Filling Material
Use only clean, completely dry and suitable stand-filling material.
Avoid damp builders’ sand or any material that could:
- Retain moisture
- Damage the filling bag
- Leak through small openings
- Create corrosion or unpleasant odours
- Prevent the stand from being emptied later
Follow Dynaudio’s assembly instructions and ensure the filling bag and compartment are closed correctly before the stand is returned to an upright position.
Filled Stands Are Considerably Heavier
Complete all filling work before positioning the speakers on the stands.
Do not attempt to lift or move a filled stand while a loudspeaker remains on its top plate.
Integrated Cable Management
A separate cable-management channel runs along the rear of the stand column.
A large opening near the top allows cables to pass behind the speaker and down towards the base.
The channel can accommodate suitable:
- Speaker cables
- Power cables
- Analogue signal cables
- Digital signal cables
- Network cables
The available space will depend on cable thickness, plug size and the number of cables being routed.
Cable Management for Passive Speakers
When the Stand 20 is used with a passive loudspeaker, the rear channel can conceal much of the speaker-cable run between the cabinet and floor.
Leave sufficient free cable at the top and bottom to avoid:
- Pulling on the loudspeaker terminals
- Creating tight bends
- Straining banana plugs or spade connectors
- Preventing the stand from being repositioned
- Transferring movement into the loudspeaker cabinet
The amplifier should be switched off before the cable is connected, removed or rerouted.
Cable Management for the Focus 10
The cable-management compartment is particularly useful with the active Dynaudio Focus 10.
Depending on the installation, it may be used to route:
- The mains power cable
- A wired inter-speaker digital cable
- An Ethernet network cable
- Other compatible signal connections
Large moulded mains plugs cannot normally pass through a narrow internal channel, so the complete cable route should be checked before final assembly and positioning.
Top-Adjustable Floor Spikes
The Stand 20 uses floor spikes that can be adjusted from above the base plate.
This makes it easier to level the stand after it has been moved into position, particularly when access beneath the broad base is restricted.
Correct levelling helps ensure:
- The stand does not rock
- The speaker remains upright
- Weight is distributed between the floor contacts
- The left and right speakers sit at matching heights
- The cabinets remain visually aligned
Make small adjustments and check stability before placing the loudspeaker on the stand.
Installation on Carpet
The adjustable spikes can provide firm contact through carpet and underlay to the solid floor beneath.
Before using them, check for:
- Hidden electrical cables
- Underfloor heating
- Delicate flooring beneath the carpet
- Floorboards that may be marked
- Landlord or property restrictions
Do not extend the spikes further than required to level and stabilise the stand.
Rubber Rings for Hard Floors
Rubber rings are fitted beneath the base for use on suitable hard floors.
They can help:
- Protect the floor surface
- Provide additional grip
- Reduce direct metal contact
- Keep the stand stable without exposed spikes
Always check the rings are clean before positioning the stands on wood, laminate, tile or another easily marked surface.
Optional Floor Protection
Matching floor-protection discs or alternative spike accessories may be available separately.
These can be useful where the spikes are required for levelling but the underlying floor must be protected.
Contact Audio T to confirm current accessory compatibility and availability.
Satin Powder-Coated Finishes
The aluminium structure uses a durable textured powder-coated finish.
Audio T currently lists:
- Satin Black
- Satin White
- Silver
The neutral finish selection allows the stands to complement gloss, satin, veneer and laminate loudspeaker cabinets.
Integrated Dynaudio Logo
The Dynaudio logo is incorporated into the stand casting rather than applied as a separate sticker.
This creates a clean appearance and reduces the risk of a surface badge lifting or becoming damaged over time.
Matching the Stand Finish
Satin Black
- Discreet beneath darker cabinets
- Suitable for Black High Gloss speakers
- Complements Black Vine and Ebony Wave
- Helps cables and shadows remain less visible
Satin White or Silver
- Suitable for lighter rooms and cabinets
- White can complement White High Gloss speakers
- Silver provides a neutral metallic finish
- Both can reduce the stand’s visual weight
Finish selection is largely visual and does not change the stand’s published dimensions or construction.
Stand 20 with Dynaudio Evoke 20
The Dynaudio Evoke 20 is the larger standmount model in the Evoke range and is one of the speakers specifically associated with the Stand 20.
The stand provides:
- Suitable listening height
- A stable base for the Evoke 20’s 18cm MSP driver
- Freedom to optimise rear-port wall clearance
- Cable management for a tidy installation
- Finish options that complement the Evoke cabinets
Stand 20 with Dynaudio Special Forty
The Stand 20 provides an appropriate foundation for the Dynaudio Special Forty.
The Special Forty’s substantial bass output and high-quality driver system benefit from rigid support and accurate positioning.
The stand’s adjustable floor contacts and broad base make it easier to establish a stable position before fine adjustments to spacing and toe-in are made.
Stand 20 with Dynaudio Contour 20i
The Dynaudio Contour 20i is a large and relatively heavy premium standmount loudspeaker.
The Stand 20 is designed to provide the required height, broad floor footprint and stable aluminium foundation for the Contour cabinet.
Care should be taken when lifting and positioning the speaker because the combined speaker-and-stand assembly is substantial.
Stand 20 with Dynaudio Focus 10
The Dynaudio Focus 10 combines active amplification and streaming electronics within each cabinet.
The Stand 20 is especially useful because its rear cable compartment can help manage the mains and signal connections required by an active speaker system.
Both Focus 10 speakers require mains power, so the room should provide a suitable socket close to each stand position.
Stand 20 or Stand 10?
Choose the Stand 20 When
- A larger Dynaudio standmount is being used
- A 210mm-deep top plate is preferred
- A broader 316 x 379mm base suits the room
- Integrated sand filling is required
- Power and signal cables need to be routed
- Evoke 20, Special Forty, Contour 20i or Focus 10 is being installed
Choose the Stand 10 When
- A smaller Dynaudio standmount is being used
- A shallower top plate better matches the cabinet
- A slightly smaller and lighter stand is preferred
- The speaker manufacturer recommends the Stand 10
- The smaller base better suits the available floor space
- Audio T confirms it is the more appropriate match
Explore the Dynaudio Stand 10 speaker stands for smaller compatible models.
Assembly and Initial Setup
Assemble both stands carefully on a clean and protected surface.
Before placing the speakers on top:
- Confirm that all components are present.
- Assemble each stand according to Dynaudio’s instructions.
- Install the filling bags if mass loading is required.
- Route any cables through the rear compartments.
- Fit the correct floor contacts.
- Position the stands in the room.
- Level each stand and confirm it does not rock.
- Check both stands are the same effective height.
- Place each speaker centrally on its top plate.
- Connect the cables with the equipment switched off.
Keep the original packaging and assembly information in case the stands need to be moved or dismantled later.
Positioning the Complete Speaker System
Once the loudspeakers are safely placed on the Stand 20, adjust the complete left and right assemblies together.
Listen for changes in:
- Bass weight
- Bass definition
- Central vocal focus
- Soundstage width
- Soundstage depth
- High-frequency balance
Move the stands by holding the stand or supporting the speaker safely. Do not drag the assembly across the floor or pull it using the loudspeaker cables.
Speaker Spacing and Toe-In
The stand allows each speaker to be positioned independently of furniture and shelving.
This makes it easier to optimise:
- The distance between the speakers
- The distance from the listening position
- Rear-wall clearance
- Side-wall clearance
- Toe-in angle
- Symmetry within the room
Both stands should normally be adjusted by equal amounts unless the room requires a deliberately asymmetrical setup.
Moving the Stands Safely
Remove the loudspeaker before moving a Stand 20 over any meaningful distance.
This is particularly important where:
- The stand has been filled with sand
- The loudspeaker is heavy
- Spikes are fitted
- Stairs or thresholds are involved
- The floor is easily damaged
Disconnect all cables first and use two people where the total weight or room layout makes handling difficult.
Cleaning and Care
Clean the stands with a soft, dry or very slightly damp cloth.
Do not use:
- Abrasive cleaning products
- Metal polish
- Furniture polish
- Solvents
- Aerosol sprays
- Excessive water
Check periodically that the stand remains level and that the assembly hardware has not become loose.
Key Features
- Premium aluminium speaker stands
- Supplied as a pair
- Designed for larger Dynaudio standmount speakers
- Compatible with Dynaudio Evoke 20
- Compatible with Dynaudio Special Forty
- Compatible with Dynaudio Contour 20i
- Suitable for Dynaudio Focus 10
- 599mm stand height
- 613mm height with spikes
- 150 x 210mm top plates
- 316 x 379mm base plates
- 4.6kg weight per stand
- Rigid aluminium construction
- Textured powder-coated finish
- Front sand-filling compartment
- Filling bag supplied
- Rear cable-management channel
- Large upper cable opening
- Suitable for speaker cable routing
- Suitable for power-cable routing
- Suitable for signal-cable routing
- Top-adjustable floor spikes
- Tool-free spike adjustment
- Rubber rings for hard floors
- Non-slip top-plate pads
- Vibration control beneath the speaker
- Grip demonstrated at up to ten degrees of tilt
- Broad and stable floor footprint
- Integrated Dynaudio logo
- Satin Black finish
- Satin White finish
- Silver finish
- Suitable for passive loudspeakers
- Suitable for compatible active loudspeakers
- Optional longer spikes may be available
- Optional floor-protection accessories may be available
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the Dynaudio Stand 20 stands sold as a pair?
Yes. The Audio T product includes two speaker stands.
Which speakers are they designed for?
Dynaudio developed the Stand 20 for larger standmount speakers including the Evoke 20, Special Forty and Contour 20. It is also suitable for the Focus 10.
Can I use them with another brand of speaker?
Possibly, but the speaker’s dimensions, weight and stability on the 150 x 210mm top plate must be checked first.
Does Dynaudio publish a maximum load capacity?
A universal maximum load figure is not included in Dynaudio’s current published Stand 20 specifications.
How tall is each stand?
599mm without the spikes and approximately 613mm with the spikes fitted.
What size is the top plate?
150mm wide and 210mm deep.
What size is the base plate?
316mm wide and 379mm deep.
How much does each stand weigh?
Approximately 4.6kg before filling.
Can the stands be filled with sand?
Yes. A dedicated front compartment and plastic filling bag are provided.
Is sand supplied?
No. Suitable clean and completely dry filling material must be obtained separately.
Must the stands be filled?
No. They can be used unfilled, although adding suitable material can increase mass and stability.
Is cable management included?
Yes. A rear compartment and upper opening allow compatible speaker, signal, power and network cables to be routed through the stand.
Can a mains cable be routed through the stand?
The cable channel is designed to accommodate suitable power and signal cables. Plug dimensions and cable thickness should be checked before assembly.
Are the stands suitable for the Focus 10?
Yes. Their cable management is particularly useful for routing the Focus 10’s mains and optional signal connections.
Do both Focus 10 speakers still need mains sockets?
Yes. Routing cables through the stand does not remove the requirement for a suitable mains connection at each speaker position.
Are spikes included?
Top-adjustable floor spikes are integrated into the Stand 20 design.
Do I need to turn the stand over to adjust the spikes?
No. The spikes can be adjusted from above the base plate.
Can the stands be used on hard floors?
Yes. Rubber rings are fitted beneath the base for suitable hard-floor installations.
Are floor-protection discs included?
Separate floor-protection accessories may be available. Contact Audio T to confirm current availability and pack contents.
Do the speakers bolt to the top plate?
The standard Stand 20 uses non-slip top-plate pads. Any model-specific adapter or fixing requirement should be confirmed separately.
How do the non-slip pads work?
They create friction beneath the cabinet, protect the speaker finish and provide a small degree of vibration control.
Can the stands be tilted?
They should be installed vertically. Dynaudio’s ten-degree statement demonstrates the grip of the top pads rather than recommending an angled installation.
Which finishes are available?
Audio T currently lists Satin Black, Satin White and Silver.
Is the Dynaudio logo a sticker?
No. It is integrated into the casting for a cleaner and more durable appearance.
What is the difference between Stand 10 and Stand 20?
The Stand 20 is intended for larger Dynaudio standmount speakers and uses a deeper top plate, broader base and heavier construction.
Can I move the stand with the speaker on top?
Remove the speaker first, particularly if the stand is filled, fitted with spikes or being moved over more than a very small distance.
How should the stand be cleaned?
Use a soft, dry or very slightly damp cloth. Avoid abrasive products, solvents, polish and excessive water.
Does the eight-year Dynaudio loudspeaker warranty apply?
No. Dynaudio’s extended loudspeaker warranty does not apply to accessories such as speaker stands. Applicable statutory rights and current retailer or manufacturer terms still apply.
Related Dynaudio Products and Audio T Guides
Why Buy From Audio T?
- Dynaudio Stand 20 demonstrations and viewing
- Speaker and stand compatibility checks
- Comparisons with the Dynaudio Stand 10
- Evoke 20, Special Forty and Contour 20i matching advice
- Dynaudio Focus 10 cable-management guidance
- Stand-height and tweeter-position assessment
- Top-plate and loudspeaker-base compatibility checks
- Room-positioning and speaker-spacing advice
- Toe-in and listening-position setup
- Sand-filling and mass-loading guidance
- Speaker-cable and power-cable routing advice
- Carpet-spike setup and levelling
- Hard-floor protection advice
- Finish matching with Dynaudio loudspeakers
- Safe assembly and installation guidance
- Home setup may be available by arrangement
- Ongoing product and after-sales support
Contact your local Audio T store to discuss speaker compatibility, finish selection, cable routing and installation for the Dynaudio Stand 20.