Do Speakers stands matter?

[naushaad]

I am sure this has been discussed before, but looking at the large price difference between the cheaper and expensive speaker stands these days it's worth asking again.


Do speaker stands really make a audible difference or are you paying for branding and looks?

 

[Baseline]

 

[croak]

 

[chrisc]

 

[user 1447]

 

[BJ]