PMC P1 Stand (pack of 2)
Complementary products
PMC P1 Stand: the dedicated stand for Prodigy 1 and Prophecy 1
Placing a bookshelf speaker on a piece of furniture or a shelf means accepting that it will deliver less than it is capable of: approximate listening height, a surface that resonates, bass that loses control. PMC provides its two compact speakers, the Prodigy 1 and the Prophecy 1, with a high-mass steel stand, set at the right ear height and heavy enough not to budge under the weight of the speaker.
A dual-column steel structure
Each stand rests on two large-diameter columns and a 4 mm steel base plate, with the PMC logo laser-cut into it. Here, mass matters as much as rigidity. The heavier and more inert the support, the less it is driven by the energy returned by the speaker: that energy travels to the floor instead of returning to the cabinet as micromovements. The driver then operates on a foundation that does not give way. The finish, a fine textured black, disappears beneath the speaker.
The constrained-layer damping top plate
The top plate is not simply a steel platform. It encloses a layer of viscoelastic polymer between two rigid surfaces: when vibration passes through the assembly, this layer shears it and dissipates it as heat instead of allowing it to resonate. This is the principle of constrained-layer damping. Controlling this vibrational energy preserves detail and low-level information. The soundstage becomes more focused, while the bass is more controlled and gains definition.
Columns that can be ballasted to suit the room
The columns are hollow, by design: they can be filled. Ballasting is a setting left to each listener’s ear. Depending on the speaker placed on top, the room acoustics and what you are looking for, you can adjust the stand’s mass and therefore its behaviour. Allow around one litre of dry sand per column, or a specialised ballast material, readily available commercially. The sand must be dry to prevent any moisture from coming into contact with the steel, and it is not supplied: you will need to provide it yourself.
The stand treats its two ends differently. At the top, four isolation pads fit between the speaker and the plate: they decouple the cabinet from the support and protect it from microvibrations. At the bottom, four adjustable M8 spikes do the opposite, providing firm coupling to the floor along with precise levelling, useful when the floor is not perfectly flat.
Height, assembly and compatibility
The column measures 600 mm, a height chosen to bring the tweeter of the Prodigy 1 and Prophecy 1 to ear level when seated. Excluding spikes, the stand reaches 608 mm; with the spikes extended, it approaches 634 mm. The base is 220 mm wide by 270 mm deep, and the pair weighs 16 kg when delivered, before any ballasting.
The stand arrives as a kit: two top plates, two base plates, four columns, flat-head and domed-head fasteners, eight isolation pads, eight spikes with their nuts, eight spike covers, and 4 and 5 mm Allen keys. Everything is in the box to assemble, level and, if you wish, ballast it. The top plate and pads are designed for PMC’s two compact speakers, the entry-level Prodigy 1 and the higher-end Prophecy 1. Another bookshelf speaker of similar size may physically fit on it, but the interface remains tailored to these two models.
Technical specifications
Overview
- High-mass stand dedicated to PMC Prodigy 1 and Prophecy 1 bookshelf speakers
- Rigid, stable, low-resonance support
- Fine textured black finish
Construction
- Steel construction
- Two large-diameter columns per stand
- 4 mm steel base plate with laser-cut PMC logo
- Constrained-layer damping top plate
- Integrated viscoelastic polymer that absorbs and dissipates vibrations
- Fillable columns to fine-tune performance according to the speaker, room acoustics and listening preferences
- Specialized ballast filling widely available
- Approximately 1 litre of dry sand per column
Acoustic performance
- Vibration energy control preserving detail and low-level information
- Greater clarity, focused soundstage, musical realism
- Tighter, better-defined bass
Isolation and coupling
- Four isolation pads per stand at the speaker interface
- Adjustable M8 spikes for levelling and firm coupling to the floor
Dimensions and weight
- Column height: 600 mm
- Total height: 608 mm excluding spikes (approximately 634 mm including spikes)
- Width: 220 mm
- Depth: 270 mm
- Weight: 16 kg per pair (packaged)
Package contents (per pair)
- Two top plates
- Two base plates
- Four columns
- Fixing hardware (flat-head and domed-head screws)
- Eight isolation pads
- Eight base spikes with nuts
- Eight spike covers
- 4 mm and 5 mm Allen keys
Frequently asked questions
Is this stand compatible with speakers other than the PMC Prodigy 1 and Prophecy 1?
The top platform and the four isolation feet are designed to match the dimensions and footprint of these two models. A bookshelf speaker of similar size and weight may physically fit on the platform, but the positioning of the feet and the overall balance have been tuned for the Prodigy 1 and Prophecy 1; results are guaranteed with these models.
Is it mandatory to fill in the columns?
No. The stand works with empty columns. Filling is an optional adjustment that adds mass and lowers the structure’s resonance point. You can start with it empty, listen, then add ballast if you are looking for more controlled bass or a heavier foundation.
What material should be used for ballast, and in what quantity?
Approximately one litre of dry sand per column, or a specialised ballast material sold for this purpose. Dry sand is preferable to eliminate any risk of moisture coming into contact with the steel. This material is not supplied with the stand.
Will the spikes mark my parquet floor?
Eight spike caps are supplied to protect hard floors such as parquet or tile. On carpet, remove the caps so that the spikes pass through the fibres and rest on the subfloor. The M8 spikes can be adjusted individually to compensate for a floor that is not perfectly level.
Is the weight difference between the Prodigy 1 and the Prophecy 1 a problem?
No, the stand accommodates both. The Prophecy 1, which is heavier and features an aluminum cast base, has a lower center of gravity than the lighter Prodigy 1. In both cases, the weight of the stand and the four isolation pads provide the same stability, with the same hardware and installation.
Does assembly require any special tools?
No, everything is included. The stand arrives flat-packed, with its flat-head and domed-head screws and the 4 and 5 mm Allen keys needed for assembly. Simply stack the base, columns and top plate, screw them together, then level it using the spikes once the speaker is in place.
- Eco-contribution included in the sale price.
