gramps23 said:Hi Fristi,
Is it possible that you could afford a few quid for some second hand speaker stands at all? As you've noticed, the speakers sound much better with some space around them. On proper stands (which only need cost £20 or so secondhand), you will be able to give them proper support and have a good play about with room positioning, which is vitaly important to the sound that they produce.
Cheers
+1 good stands are a must - it makes a world of difference