Audio T Verdict
The Atacama SLX700 is a substantial professional-style speaker stand for compact and medium-sized loudspeakers that need more elevation than a conventional 500–650mm support provides.
Its 735mm overall height can help position the tweeter of a smaller cabinet closer to seated ear level, while the broad 225mm-square top plates and four-column steel construction provide a secure foundation for compatible speakers weighing up to 15kg each.
Every column can be mass loaded with Atacama Atabites, allowing the weight and resonance behaviour of the stands to be adjusted. High Load Trapezoidal isolation pads and adjustable floor spikes are included.
Careful matching remains important. The combined stand and speaker height must suit the listening position, and approximately six tubs of filler can add considerable weight across the pair. Position the stands before loading them and add the filler gradually rather than automatically filling every column completely.
Atacama SLX700 Professional Speaker Stands
The Atacama SLX700 is supplied as a pair of four-column steel speaker stands designed to support compatible standmount loudspeakers at an overall height of 735mm.
This measurement includes the supplied adjustable floor spikes and High Load Trapezoidal isolation pads.
The SLX700 combines large steel top plates, substantial square bases and extensive mass-loading capacity, making it particularly suitable for compact speakers that need additional elevation and a solid mechanical foundation.
Why Speaker Stand Height Matters
A standmount loudspeaker is normally designed to operate with its tweeter or acoustic centre positioned close to the listener’s seated ear height.
If the stand is too short, the high-frequency driver may sit below the intended listening axis. If it is too tall, the listener may sit beneath it.
The correct choice therefore depends on the loudspeaker cabinet, the location of its tweeter and the height of the listening seat, rather than the stand measurement alone.
Calculate the Complete Tweeter Height
Measure from the bottom of the speaker cabinet to the centre of its tweeter, then add the SLX700’s 735mm overall height.
Compare the result with the listener’s seated ear height and check the loudspeaker manufacturer’s positioning guidance.
Useful for Compact Speaker Cabinets
Smaller standmount speakers often position their tweeters relatively close to the bottom of the cabinet.
The additional height of the SLX700 can help raise these compact designs to an appropriate listening level without placing them on furniture or unstable platforms.
The stands may also suit higher seating positions and specialist installations, provided the complete speaker and stand combination remains suitable for the intended listening area.
Professional Four-Column Construction
Each stand uses four vertical steel columns positioned between its top and base plates.
The four-column layout spreads the loudspeaker load across a broad footprint and provides greater mass-loading capacity than a typical single-column domestic stand.
Every vertical column can be filled, allowing both stands to be weighted and tuned evenly.
225mm-Square Steel Top Plates
The standard steel top plates measure 225mm wide by 225mm deep.
This provides a generous supporting area for many compact and medium-sized standmount loudspeakers.
Some cabinet overhang may be acceptable where the speaker remains flat, securely centred and within the stated weight limit. Atacama advises that the overall speaker width and depth should not exceed the 305 x 305mm base dimensions.
Check Cabinet Size and Stability
Cabinet dimensions alone do not confirm compatibility. The speaker’s weight distribution, shape and centre of gravity must also be considered.
The loudspeaker should remain stable and resist rocking or tipping in every direction.
Optional 280 x 300mm Top Plates
Atacama offers an optional top-plate pack measuring 280mm by 300mm for compatible SL and SLX stands.
The larger plates are made from 10mm-thick high-density MDF and provide a broader supporting area for wider or deeper loudspeaker cabinets.
They can be rotated so either the 280mm or 300mm edge faces forwards, allowing the orientation to suit the speaker.
The Optional Plates Increase Stand Height
The larger plates increase the overall stand height by approximately 8mm compared with the original steel plates.
Isolation pads are not supplied with the optional plates, and the original countersunk fixing bolts must be reused.
305mm-Square Steel Bases
Each stand uses a 305mm-wide by 305mm-deep base manufactured from 5mm-thick laser-cut carbon steel.
The square footprint provides stability in every direction and distributes the combined weight of the speaker, stand and filler across a substantial floor area.
Leave additional room behind the stands for the loudspeaker cables and enough clearance around them to reduce the risk of accidental knocks.
15kg Speaker Capacity per Stand
Atacama specifies a maximum loudspeaker weight of 15kg on each SLX700 stand.
This includes the individual loudspeaker and any additional pads, fixing products or accessories placed on the top plate.
Filling the columns increases the mass and stability of the stand but does not raise the stated speaker-weight limit.
Check the Weight of One Loudspeaker
Product specifications may list the weight of one cabinet, the complete pair or the packaged product.
Confirm the weight of each individual speaker and remain within Atacama’s stated 15kg capacity.
High Load Trapezoidal Isolation Pads
High Load Trapezoidal isolation gel pads are supplied for placement between the loudspeaker cabinet and steel top plate.
The pads help protect the underside of the cabinet, provide a secure non-slip contact and reduce minor vibration between the speaker and stand.
Their height is included within the quoted 735mm overall measurement.
Optional Top Spikes
Optional top spikes can replace the supplied gel pads where a rigid mechanical interface is preferred.
Spikes can permanently mark the underside of a loudspeaker cabinet and are not appropriate for every speaker construction.
Confirm that the loudspeaker manufacturer permits this type of support before fitting them.
Mass Loading with Atacama Atabites
All four columns on each stand can be filled with
Atacama Atabites SMD-Z speaker stand filler
.
Adding dense filler increases the overall mass of the stand and helps control resonance within its hollow steel columns.
This can create a more stable platform and may contribute to improvements in bass definition, clarity and stereo focus within a well-matched system.
Approximately Six Tubs per Pair
Atacama recommends approximately six 7kg tubs of Atabites to be shared between a pair of SLX700 stands.
The material should be divided equally between both stands and across all eight vertical columns.
Six tubs add approximately 42kg of filler across the pair, so the completed stands can become extremely heavy.
Six Tubs Is an Approximate Guide
The recommendation does not mean that every column must be filled completely.
The preferred quantity depends on the loudspeakers, room, cables, speaker positioning and overall balance of the system.
How Full Should the Columns Be?
Atacama suggests that approximately half to two-thirds full provides a useful working range for many SLX installations.
Begin with a moderate quantity and listen with several familiar recordings before adding more.
If the presentation begins to lose high-frequency detail or sounds overly heavy and dull through the bass, the stands may have been overfilled.
Reducing the amount can restore a more open and balanced result.
Read our
guide to vibration, resonance and speaker stand loading
for further setup advice.
Keep Every Column Equally Loaded
Equal loading helps keep the weight distribution and resonance behaviour of both stands consistent.
Use suitable scales to divide the filler rather than relying only on the visible height of the material within each column.
Recording the amount added to each column makes it easier to repeat or adjust the setup later.
Plan the Final Position Before Filling
Assemble and position the empty stands close to their intended locations before adding large quantities of filler.
Remove the loudspeakers whenever the stands need to be moved and use appropriate help and safe lifting techniques.
The floor must be capable of supporting the combined weight of the speakers, steel stands and filler.
Do Not Move Loaded Stands with the Speakers Attached
A mass-loaded SLX700 can be difficult to control while lifting or repositioning.
Remove the loudspeakers first and avoid dragging the floor spikes across the floor.
Adjustable 8mm Floor Spikes
Eight adjustable BZP 8mm floor spikes are supplied across the pair.
The spikes allow each stand to be levelled on slightly uneven flooring and feature stainless-steel detailed top caps to assist with adjustment.
Once each stand is upright and stable, the spike fittings should be tightened securely.
Protect Hard and Delicate Floors
Steel spikes can damage wood, laminate, vinyl, tile and other vulnerable floor coverings.
Use suitable spike shoes or floor protectors beneath every spike where required.
No Internal Cable Management
Atacama does not list an internal loudspeaker-cable route for the SLX700.
The cable should normally be run neatly behind the stand with enough slack to prevent it pulling on the loudspeaker cabinet.
Avoid overtightening cable clips or ties, as this can damage the cable’s outer insulation.
Speaker Positioning
Begin with both loudspeakers positioned symmetrically and at an equal distance from the main listening position.
Experiment with their distance from the rear and side walls, as well as the amount of toe-in towards the listener.
Change one element at a time and listen with several familiar recordings before making another adjustment.
The taller stand height makes it particularly important to check the vertical listening axis as well as the horizontal speaker angle.
SLX600, SLX700 or SLX1000?
Atacama SLX600
- 635mm overall height
- Suitable for many conventional standmount speakers
- 225 x 225mm top plates
- 15kg speaker capacity per stand
- Approximately five tubs of Atabites per pair
- Positions speakers 100mm lower than the SLX700
View the Atacama SLX600 speaker stands
Atacama SLX700
- 735mm overall height
- Useful for compact speakers or higher seating
- 225 x 225mm top plates
- 15kg speaker capacity per stand
- Approximately six tubs of Atabites per pair
- Middle-height option within this comparison
Atacama SLX1000
- 1035mm overall height
- Specialist extra-tall installation
- 225 x 225mm top plates
- 15kg speaker capacity per stand
- Approximately seven tubs of Atabites per pair
- Positions speakers 300mm higher than the SLX700
View the Atacama SLX1000 speaker stands
SLX700 or NeXXus 600 Essential?
Atacama SLX700
- 735mm overall height
- Four-column professional construction
- 225 x 225mm standard top plate
- 305 x 305mm square base
- Extensive mass-loading capacity
- Substantial all-steel appearance
Atacama NeXXus 600 Essential
- Lower overall height
- Twin-column construction
- Compact standard top plates
- Several optional top-plate sizes
- Less extensive mass loading
- Visually lighter domestic design
View the Atacama NeXXus 600 Essential stands
Finish Options
Satin Black
Satin Black provides an understated finish that works well with most loudspeakers, equipment racks and room styles.
Diamond White
Diamond White offers a brighter alternative for light-coloured loudspeakers or rooms where black supports would appear visually heavy.
Assembly and Setup
- Confirm the loudspeaker dimensions, individual weight and required tweeter height.
- Assemble both stands on a clean and protected surface.
- Fit the supplied floor spikes or suitable hard-floor protectors.
- Move the empty stands close to their final positions.
- Add equal quantities of Atabites to every column where mass loading is required.
- Secure all column covers and stand fittings.
- Level each stand and tighten the floor-spike hardware.
- Place the supplied HLT isolation pads on the top plates.
- Lift and centre each loudspeaker carefully.
- Connect the loudspeaker cables with enough slack to avoid pulling the cabinets.
- Check stability, listening height and placement before completing the setup.
System Matching
Well Suited To
- Compact and medium-sized standmount loudspeakers
- Speakers weighing no more than 15kg each
- Cabinets contained within a 305 x 305mm footprint
- Systems requiring approximately 735mm of elevation
- Speakers needing a broad supporting plate
- Higher seating positions
- Systems benefiting from extensive mass loading
- Professional and domestic installations
Check Before Buying
- Calculate the complete tweeter height
- 735mm may be too tall for larger speaker cabinets
- Standard top plates measure 225 x 225mm
- Maximum speaker capacity is 15kg per stand
- Cabinet width and depth should not exceed 305mm
- Optional larger plates increase the stand height
- Six tubs of filler add substantial weight
- No internal cable-management route is listed
Setup Guidance
- Position the empty stands before mass loading
- Share filler equally across every column
- Begin around half full where appropriate
- Adjust the quantity using familiar recordings
- Use spike shoes on vulnerable flooring
- Level and lock every floor spike
- Centre each speaker on the HLT pads
- Remove the speakers before moving the stands
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Key Features
- Supplied as a pair of professional speaker stands
- 735mm overall height including spikes and HLT pads
- Four-column steel construction
- All vertical columns can be mass loaded
- Approximately six tubs of Atabites recommended per pair
- Filler divided equally across all eight columns
- 225 x 225mm steel top plates
- Optional 280 x 300mm high-density MDF top plates
- 305 x 305mm steel base plates
- 5mm-thick laser-cut carbon-steel bases
- 15kg maximum loudspeaker capacity per stand
- High Load Trapezoidal isolation gel pads included
- Eight adjustable 8mm floor spikes included
- Optional top spikes
- Optional floor-protection spike shoes
- Satin Black or Diamond White finish
- Designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the Atacama SLX700 stands supplied as a pair?
Yes. The product contains two speaker stands.
How tall are the SLX700 stands?
Atacama’s current specification gives an overall height of 735mm, including the floor spikes and supplied HLT isolation pads.
Who are taller speaker stands suitable for?
They can suit compact speakers with low-mounted tweeters, higher seating positions and specialist installations requiring greater elevation.
What size are the standard top plates?
Each standard steel top plate measures 225mm wide by 225mm deep.
Are larger top plates offered?
Yes. Optional 280 x 300mm high-density MDF plates can provide a broader supporting area.
Do the larger top plates change the height?
Yes. They increase the stand height by approximately 8mm compared with the original steel plates.
Can the speaker overhang the standard plate?
Some overhang may be acceptable where the cabinet remains securely centred, but its overall width and depth should not exceed the 305 x 305mm base dimensions.
What is the maximum speaker weight?
Atacama specifies a maximum capacity of 15kg per stand.
Can the stands be mass loaded?
Yes. All four columns on each stand can be filled with suitable material such as Atacama Atabites.
How many tubs of Atabites are recommended?
Atacama recommends approximately six 7kg tubs shared equally between the pair.
Should all six tubs be used automatically?
No. Add filler gradually and adjust the amount by listening. Approximately half to two-thirds full provides a useful general starting range.
Should every column contain the same amount?
Yes. Divide the filler equally between both stands and across every vertical column.
Are isolation pads included?
Yes. High Load Trapezoidal isolation gel pads are included for the standard top plates.
Are floor spikes included?
Yes. Eight adjustable 8mm floor spikes are supplied across the pair.
Can the spikes be used on wooden floors?
Suitable spike shoes or floor protectors should be fitted beneath every spike to prevent damage to hard or delicate flooring.
Do the stands include cable management?
No dedicated internal cable route is listed. Loudspeaker cable should normally be run neatly behind the stands.
Which finishes are offered?
The listed finishes are Satin Black and Diamond White.
Are the stands made in the UK?
Yes. The Atacama SLX range is designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom.
Why Buy From Audio T?
- Advice on selecting the correct speaker-stand height
- Complete stand, cabinet and tweeter-height calculations
- Speaker weight and cabinet-footprint checks
- Comparison with shorter and taller Atacama stands
- Atabites quantity and mass-loading guidance
- Advice on optional larger top plates
- Floor-spike and hard-floor protection recommendations
- Speaker placement and toe-in advice
- Demonstrations with suitable standmount speakers
- Ongoing system setup and upgrade support
Contact your local Audio T store
for help matching the Atacama SLX700 stands with your loudspeakers, listening height and room.