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Not a Top End K&M Stand
I have a number of top end mic stands including Beyerdynamic GST500, K&M 21020 and 25950.
I had assumed this K&M 25900 would be of equal quality, however it is actually a bit of an anomaly.
It is quite easy to assume this stand is a small version of the top end 21020 and 21090, but this is not the case. Apart from the boom arm being from the top line range, the lower part definitely is not.
1. The leg tubing is thinner and lighter.
2. The rubber feet are the smaller ones found on the cheap stands.
3. The base is lighter and lower mass.
For this reason I feel I was somewhat mislead as the price matches 21020 and 25950, but it is just not to their standards.
I will probably eventually replace these with K&M 25950 or Beyerdynamic GST590 and sell them on as the low mass and lower quality components are not really "pro" and seem out of place. I am anal like this. Seems this stand is mis-categorised.
Also, anyone wanting this for micing kick drums internally should buy the K&M 25950 instead. This 25900 is too tall for that application.
All in all though, this is still a good stand. It is just let down by having the budget components mixed with the top line components.
I had assumed this K&M 25900 would be of equal quality, however it is actually a bit of an anomaly.
It is quite easy to assume this stand is a small version of the top end 21020 and 21090, but this is not the case. Apart from the boom arm being from the top line range, the lower part definitely is not.
1. The leg tubing is thinner and lighter.
2. The rubber feet are the smaller ones found on the cheap stands.
3. The base is lighter and lower mass.
For this reason I feel I was somewhat mislead as the price matches 21020 and 25950, but it is just not to their standards.
I will probably eventually replace these with K&M 25950 or Beyerdynamic GST590 and sell them on as the low mass and lower quality components are not really "pro" and seem out of place. I am anal like this. Seems this stand is mis-categorised.
Also, anyone wanting this for micing kick drums internally should buy the K&M 25950 instead. This 25900 is too tall for that application.
All in all though, this is still a good stand. It is just let down by having the budget components mixed with the top line components.
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Can't beat K&M
Real quality mini boom, I bought two, it's just amazing quality kit for the money. I rate K&M very highly, they build products that last.
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amazing !
very firm, well build.
I use it to record my ethnic instruments, this thing surely can twist and turn at all angles in needed it, and always stay stable.
I use it to record my ethnic instruments, this thing surely can twist and turn at all angles in needed it, and always stay stable.
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Just as you expect
I’ve used these a lot in college and wedding gigs and it works well with my SM57 - including the mic clip from Shure! Highly recommend going for this rather than a cheaper one I’ve had issues with those.
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Perfect for seated singers and players
I have learned from experience it isn't worth buying cheaper with mic stands, and K&M's after sales parts list means refurbishing worn parts decades later is possible (I have just done this with 10 full-sized stands). Full sized stands are unwieldy and obtrusive for seated use, and the K&M 259 is perfect for vocal mics and instrumental mics when musicians are seated, with a good range. I don't usually like telescopic booms, but with these small stands it makes a lot of sense, as you can minimise the amount of unnecessary boom used.
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S
good quality utility stand.
There are better stands available but these are great for the price in a studio or on live gigs.
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Great Quality
Very high quality, as always with K&M stands
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Sometimes heavier mics will make this move out of place. Still a good stand.
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You really can’t better these stands they’re solid heavy but not unmanageable. There’s no better place than thomann to buy from.
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Does the job, easy to setup once you get the hang of it and it goes deceptively low to the ground. I was able to mount my other mic on it as well, despite it being a vocal mic with a shock mount - you know the one.
First time ever buying this type of product and honestly the recommendation under the SM57 was this stand, pretty happy with it.
First time ever buying this type of product and honestly the recommendation under the SM57 was this stand, pretty happy with it.
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