Monitor Stand
- Cast round base
- For direct mounting of monitors with 3/8" thread connection, e.g. Genelec 1029 monitors, or for fixing a mounting plate for Genelec 1030 or monitors from other manufacturers
- Height: 950 - 1450 mm
- Base (diameter): 450 mm
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Available since September 2003
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Item number 164924
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Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
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Type Floor Stand
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Min. Height 895 mm
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Max. Height 1370 mm
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Nearfield monitor stand, serious load capacity
The K&M 26740 is a height-adjustable monitor stand built for nearfield speakers that mean business. Its 35kg load capacity covers most studio monitors in regular use, from compact desktop units to large three-way nearfields. The cast-iron round base keeps the footprint compact at 450mm diameter, making it viable even in smaller control rooms and home studios where floor space around the mix position is limited. Two mounting options accommodate different speaker designs: Speakers with a corresponding base thread mount directly onto the 3/8" connector, while others sit on the supplied 205×245mm plate. Four threaded spikes and four self-adhesive rubber pads are included for acoustic decoupling.
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Solid from the base up
At 10kg, the stand's own weight provides stable footing without additional ballast under normal studio conditions. The cast-iron round base distributes that weight evenly across its 450mm diameter, keeping the stand planted with a heavy monitor loaded. Height adjusts between 950mm and 1450mm in 50mm steps via a clamping collar, with a safety hook providing a secondary locking point once the height is set. The 50mm step range covers ear-height monitoring for both seated and standing listening positions, and the incremental system means the same height can be repeated exactly across sessions or matched between a stereo pair.
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Built for the mix position
The K&M 26740 is aimed at studio engineers and home studio users who want their nearfield monitors at a consistent, acoustically considered position rather than on a desk or shelf. Decoupling the speaker from the desk surface removes the low-frequency reinforcement that desk-mounted monitors introduce, giving a more accurate representation of the low end when mix decisions matter most. At 10kg unloaded, the stand is weighted for a fixed position rather than regular relocation; for engineers who move monitors between studios or to remote sessions, the build quality holds up, but the round base and weight confirm a studio-first design.
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About K&M
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.
Spikes, pads, and placement
The choice between spikes and rubber pads is a practical one: The threaded spikes minimise the contact surface between speaker and plate, reducing mechanical coupling and the resulting low-frequency colouration – the preferred option for critical listening in a treated room. The rubber pads protect the speaker base and plate surface while still providing a degree of isolation, suiting situations where the floor or surface needs protecting or where the spikes aren't practical. Speakers with a compatible base thread bypass the plate entirely for a more rigid coupling than either other option provide.
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