RHT28D: How To Set Up On Carpet / Hardwood Floors

Introduction

The Rockville RHT28D Speaker Stands are designed for versatile placement on both hardwood floors and carpets. To ensure stability, the stands come with rubber feet for hardwood surfaces and spiked feet for carpets or rugs. This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of assembling and setting up your stands based on your flooring type.

What’s Included

• Two Stand Columns
• Two Base Plates (For the bottom of each stand)
• Two Top Plate Options (Smaller plate for compact speakers, larger plate for bigger speakers)
• Rubber Feet (For hardwood floors)
• Spiked Feet (For carpet or rug placement)
• Hardware & Screws (Included for assembly)
• Foam Isolation Pads (Optional) (To protect speakers and reduce vibrations)
• Zip Ties & Cable Management Clips (Optional) (For a tidy setup)

Step-by-Step Assembly Instructions

1. Attach the Base Plates

1. Flip each column upside down to expose the bottom.
2. Locate the pre-drilled holes on both the base plate and the bottom of the column.
3. If necessary, use a screw to puncture through the protective film covering the holes.
4. Align the base plate with the holes on the bottom of the stand.
5. Insert four screws through the holes and tighten them using a screwdriver or drill.
6. Repeat the process for the second stand.

2. Choose the Right Feet for Your Floor

For Hardwood Floors: Install Rubber Feet

• Take the rubber feet and line up the screws attached to each foot with the holes on the corners of the base plate.
• Screw each foot securely into place.
• Repeat for all four feet on each stand.

For Carpet or Rug Placement: Install Spiked Feet

• Take the spiked feet and line them up with the corner holes on the base plate.
• Screw them in loosely at first.
• Adjust them as needed to level your stands if your floor is uneven.
• Tighten the spikes as necessary to provide stability on the carpet.
• Repeat for the second stand.

3. Attach the Top Plates

1. Choose either the small or large top plate based on your speaker size.
2. Align the pre-drilled holes on the plate with the holes on top of the column.
3. Insert four screws and tighten them securely.
4. Repeat for the second stand.

4. Apply Sound Isolation Pads (Optional)

• Remove the adhesive backing from the foam pads.
• Place them at each corner of the top plate.
• Adjust placement if necessary for better speaker stability.

5. Cable Management (Optional)

• Attach wire management clips to the back of the column using the adhesive backing.
• Route your speaker cables through the clips for a neat, clutter-free setup.
• If using thicker cables, secure them with the included zip ties.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can set up your Rockville RHT28D Speaker Stands securely on either carpet or hardwood floors, ensuring stability, durability, and organized cable management.