Gator FrameworksID Series Speaker Stand with Lift Assist and Adapter to Fit 35mm and 38mm Speaker Mounts, 48"/75" Min/Max Height (GFW-ID-SPKR)

These are one awesome set of speaker stands. They look better IMO then the ultimate stands which seem to be fairly common. The system is completely self contained, or in other words there are no screws to get lost. When you use them you have to snap the legs away from the center post. When stored the legs have a clamping mechanism which keep the stand from flopping around. The carry bag is form fitted so you won't be able to fit anything else inside the bag like a mic stand. These stands are heavy. At first it seems like they're overly heavy, but when you compare them to ultimate stands the heft translates to durability in my mind.The lifting mechanism is amazing I have 40lbs speakers and they work quite well. There is a collar that helps you lower the stands when you're done with them. If you happen to release the piston lever without a speaker on top, it is somewhat difficult to lower it again (might take two hands for small build people). The legs are really nice looking, and I haven't had any problems with the red rubber feet falling off. They are also very gentle on gym floors.In other forums and reviews there seems to be people who think the plastic parts won't hold up to the rigors of the road. I would agree if a rental company was using these, however for band use and personal shows these are tough stands. The plastic in question is not the kind of plastic you find on cheap toys. It appears to be ABS which is the material used to make legos. This may seem an odd comparison, but when was the last time you saw a lego brick missing a peg? In other words I would relax about the plastic parts. As a final note these stands have no knobs. This means when your stand gets dropped, hit, or otherwise abused there's nothing to catch and break.

This is the second set of speaker stands I have purchased for my mobile entertainment company. They are very expensive, but after three years of experience I am willing to invest in what will make my work life easier. I have truss to do large shows and corporate events. But most of my clients are hiring me to do smaller size shows. So I put a 10' aluminum pole in the O-clamps that I use to fly my JBL 515XTs and hang some effects lighting and a couple fog machines on the pole. Perfect for weddings, school dances, etc. Now before my Gators I would have to lift my speakers up on the stands, then stand on a chair or ladder to clamp in the pole and hang and wire my lights and foggers. With the Gators, I put my speakers up, but keep them low. I put the pole in, I hang and wire my lights and foggers. I test the lights, make sure they are all good, just the way I want them. Then I open the clamps on the speaker stand, walk to the center of the pole and with very little effort I slowly raise the aluminum pole which lifts both speakers up at the same time. And all the bridesmaids setting up the reception start saying to each other, "Ooh la la!!!" They have no idea there is lift assist in the poles. Another great thing about these speaker stands is that they are small. They break down incredibly well and fit in a much smaller space in my vehicle than my previous ones. Tear down is simple, too. With a little bit of pulling effort the stands come down because the weight of my speakers, aluminum pole, lights and foggers balances against the lift assist nearly perfectly. These stands are heavy. Much heavier than my previous Pyle Pros. But the bag is a very high quality case and makes transporting them very easy. The only thing I wish Gator had added is some way to know when the stands are level. Some markings on the tube should be sufficient I would think. Now I have to raise them up, clamp them, walk to the back of the room and eyeball, come back and open the clamps, adjust one side or the other higher or lower, close the clamps and repeat. Yes, they are expensive. But due to the time and effort they save me on the job, they are well worth it!

I've owned my pair of Gator Frameworks speaker stands since 2016. Hundreds of gigs and never any issues. Solid construction, made with real steel, strong, sturdy and excellent design for easy use.Make no mistake these are expensive but worth every penny. They will save your back from having to lift heavy speakers awkwardly onto stands. Just place the speaker on the stand and unlock the hydroulic lift to do the heavy work for you.Buy these now!

I purchased two of these stands to replace some cheaper On Stage brand speaker stands. These are of very solid build quality and look great. The powered piston helps with getting the speaker up in the air and I have 2 very large primary powered speakers. It wont lift it on its own because of weight but I can push them up with 1 hand and little effort. Down is just as easy . The issue (which is minor) is the speaker hole size adapter that comes with it. It is easy enough to use however it "appears" to not be as sturdy when it actually is. So while cosmetic a more solid fitting piece would be better.The cam locking is great. Setup is easy too once you figure out how to open them with little effort. Tip: start opening them upside down and turn over.The weight of these is good, while heavier than some tripods Ive used this one backs up the weight with a solid feel.I'm actually looking at purchasing 2 more for my truss system to aid in lifting the truss up.The bag that goes with these is huge. You could easily fit 3 of them in it, or 4. I currently use it for the speaker tripods and the cords for the speakers. So the bag has plenty of room. 2 in a bag though is a bit heavy so unless youre the hulk you might want to keep it at 2.

They set up pretty well. Love the carrying bag and style. The only flaw I would say they have is when trying to open the legs, there’s not much to grab on the legs to pop them open and it take a bit of pressure so I ripped a finger nail off the first time and now very cautious. Small margin of error for my fingers at least.

These were nice quality poles but they didn't collapse far enough for us to store the speakers under a tight ceiling clearance so we returned them, otherwise would have kept them.