Millenium BS-2211B MKII Set

These are nice stands and good quality for the price. They are light weight so nice to carry but also means they may not be as stable as heavier alternatives. However, I've not found this to be a problem. They are ideal for light, plastic speakers (I use them with EV zlx12p's) but I'd worry about using them with heavy wooden boxes.

They are of decent construction, I have several sets still in good condition after a couple of years of moderate use. If you look after them they will serve you well, but I don't think they will stand up to much abuse.

Similarly, the included carry bag feels like it would easily burst if you are not careful. It's a tight fit and there's a bit of a knack to get both poles in.

Overall, this speaker stand set has exceeded my expectations for the price and has been excellent value. You just need to look after them. Would recommend these for anyone using lightweight speakers.

Like most band we prefer to spend our cash on our sound and instruments. It's only after the speaker stand has gone over and done ether the speaker in or something else in we then admit defeat. These stands fitted the bill for us, not over the to in price yet more than good enough. You get a good spread on the legs so they will take a big unit. They also have air pressure in the stem. This is useful when you take the pin out the speaker will slowly descend instead of try to take your head off. Are they the toughest? no is the answer but neither are they flimsy. The key is.. don't chuck them in the van at the end of the night. Place them in as you would your amp and they will last as long as they are needed.

First off the stands feel sturdy when new, and have a good finish. They also come with a fairly decent bag which is useful if you're just taking out a small pair of active boxes for a small job.
I'm not convinced the stands will last that well as after only a few months work they've started to show signs of wear and tear and certainly feel less stable than they did when new.
However it's worth noting that they'll easily last for well over the third of the lifespan of a more expensive brand name stand, and the appearance doesn't seem to deteriorate any faster than that of a more expensive brand. Consequently I think I'd rather replace these more frequently than a K&M or similar and always have stands that look shiny and new.

These stands are very sturdy and have had a lot of thought put into the design of the speaker stands. From the part that holds the locking safety pin when the stand is folded down, to the ease of unlocking the stand to adjust the height. It also comes with a bag so the stands are together and you are not constantly searching for one stand (if you forget where you left it). It also makes easier when transporting it into the venue as it has handles that you can put your arm through and carry them in on your shoulder, leaving your arms free to bring in other stands / equipment.

This was a good buy as it came with a package that Thomann had created, with the Mackie thump speakers.