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Atacama Atabites SMD-Z 7.0HD Inert Filler

£34.99 £29.16
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Atacama SMD-Z Atabite
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SPEAKER CABLES:

A quantity of 2 means you will receive a pair of speaker cables e.g. for your front left and front right speakers. By entering a quantity of 1, you will get a cable for a single speaker e.g. centre speaker and this option also enables you to vary the length (and termination) of your cable for each speaker.

OTHER CABLES:

A quantity of 1 means you will receive a single cable in the case of aerial, satellite, subwoofer, digital coaxial & optical cables and a pair of cables in the case of 2 rca to 2 rca analogue audio cables.

NON-CABLE PRODUCTS:

A quantity of 1 means you will receive 1 of the specified products.

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In order to get the best possible sound from your speaker stands, it is recomended that the main columns are partially filled with a high density inert filler.

Atacama Atabites SMD-Z 7.0HD Inert Filler

 

Please note: The weight and dimensions of this item are large, and therefore this item can only be shipped using courier services. It is not suitable to be shipped via postal mail services.

In order to get the best possible sound from your speaker stands, it is recomended that the main columns are partially filled with a high density inert filler. Atabites has an approximate density of 2403 KG/m sq. compared to dry sand which has a typical rating of just 1442 KG/m sq.

By using Atabites you will reduce ringing and give a sonically dead platform from which to position bookshelf style speakers.

Featuring new zinc coated micro-discs, the NEW UPGRADED Atabite inert filler has a uniformed particulate size giving consistant sonic performance. The Zinc coating protects the filler from oxidisation and degradation and enhances the visual aesthetics.

PLEASE NOTE- Atabites are supplied by weight, not volume. (7KG tubs). Some settling of contents may occur in transit.

Here is the maximum Approximate weight of Atabites that can be used for each pair of speaker stands:-

  • Moseco 5=7KG
  • Moseco 6 Duo 6=10.4KG Moseco 7 Duo 7=12.2Kg Moseco 10 21KG,Duo 10=N/A
  • Nexus 6i=8.2KG Nexus7i=12.2KG Nexus10i=21KG
  • SL200=7.2KG SL300=15.2KG SL400=24KG SL500=32.8KG SL600=41.6KG SL700=48.8KG SL1000=68KG
  • HMS1.1 & Moseco XL 500mm=34KG HMS1.1 & Moseco XL 600mm=41.8KG HMS1.1 700mm=55.4KG HMS2.1=84KG.

Sonic results will depend on speaker stand positioning, type of speaker, room size, type of electronics and cabling, listening position and personal taste. However, as a general rule filling the stands approximately two thirds full generally gives the best results.

NOT suitable for Aurora 6 Speaker stands.

 

Specification:

  • Reduces ringing from speaker stands and HIFI racks.

 

About Atacama Audio Made in United Kingdom

Atacama Audio, formerly known as Sambell Engineering Ltd, has a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1969 as a sub-contract engineering company specialising in aerospace work. With a strong reputation as a trusted supplier to prestigious companies like Rolls Royce and British Aerospace, Atacama Audio transitioned into manufacturing its own commercial products. In 1987, Atacama Audio developed an innovative HiFi speaker stand, which garnered positive feedback from local retailers. Despite being temporarily put on hold in 1988 due to overwhelming manufacturing demands, the interest in the speaker stands remained. The success continued with various award-winning products, including the Atacama Eris Eco 5, Evoque Eco 60-40, Moseco Speaker Stand, and Apollo Storm 6 modular HiFi rack. As a company committed to innovation, Atacama Audio constantly explores new concepts in HiFi furniture design. Their latest range, the NeXXus series of speaker stands, offers adaptability, upgradability, and a wide range of customisation options. Atacama Audio and Apollo HiFi furniture strives to exceed customer expectations, providing exceptional HiFi speaker stands and AV rack support designs. The company looks forward to introducing even more innovative designs in the future.

 

Specification:

  • Reduces ringing from speaker stands and HIFI racks.

UK Delivery

 

1. We use Royal Mail 1st Class Services as a Standard Postage Option

Orders received before 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. Over 98% of our orders are usually delivered the next working day including Saturdays.

Standard delivery is usually within 2-3 working days, although 98% of all orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays . In extreme cases, such as delivery to the Highlands and Islands, this may take 3 days.

All items are fully insured and come with an invoice from Futureshop.co.uk. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD or Interlink Express for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order Monday to Friday subject to stock availability. For International orders, we use FedEx Services where customers have selected this option.

Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths or custom-made cables may be subject to longer delivery time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

We offer 'Free UK delivery on orders over £99' subject to the following terms & conditions:

  • Applies only to orders with £99 or more of items (including VAT at the UK rate), at FutureShop.co.uk
  • Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK (excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by UK Mail).
  • Applies only to deliveries to addresses within mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. Applies only to orders that are to be delivered to a single Mainland UK delivery address.
  • You will not be eligible for free delivery on your order if any items are cancelled or returned for a refund, bringing the total order amount below £99. Where items are returned, the refund due will be the cost of the item less any postage costs.
  • We reserve the right to change or discontinue 'Free delivery on orders over £99 promotion at any time.
  • FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS OVER £99 OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO TRADE CUSTOMERS.

Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or Interlink Express next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK.

Free Delivery for orders over £99 excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or Interlink Express.

 

Royal Mail 1st Class Shipping DPD Next Day Delivery

 

2. Special Delivery UK - Guaranteed Next Working Day

We have 99.9% of the UK covered With Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. We guarantee delivery to most UK addresses by 1pm the next working day. This includes Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. Some places take longer to deliver to but we still guarantee delivery within three working days by 5.30 PM.

For the Next Day Special Delivery service, orders must be received by futureshop.co.uk by 4.30pm weekdays. Orders after the 4.30pm deadline cannot be guaranteed for same day dispatch.

Please note, Royal Mail Special Delivery for next working day may not be possible where non-standard cable lengths are ordered. If this is the case, the item will be shipped via The Royal Mail Special Delivery service as soon as the cable is custom made.

For orders weighing over 2KG, we reserve the right to ship items using Next Day Pre-Noon Courier Services where Royal Mail Special Delivery option has been selected.

 

Royal Mail Special Next Working Day Delivery

 

3. Channel Islands & Northern Ireland

We accept orders from all Channel Islands including Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark. Unless you select a premium service, Items weighing under 2KG are delivered using our standard UK delivery option above. For items weighing over 2KG, a surcharge may be applied for all deliveries to the Channel Islands as well as Northern Ireland.

 

European Countries

Deliveries to EU member states are subject to 20% VAT. We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 10 working days.
  • Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 7 working days.
  • DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Economy - Item are usually delivered within 48 to 72 hours

 

Royal Mail International DeliveryRoyal Mail International Tracked DeliveryFedEX Express Economy International DeliveryFedEX Express Priority International DeliveryDHL Worldwide Express International DeliveryDHL Econmy Select International Delivery

 

Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe

Deliveries outside of the EU are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you login or register.
We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days.
  • Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail - Items are usually delivered within 10-15 working days.
  • DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
  • Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.

Where the actual weight of the package significantly exceeds the shipping cost charged on orders, we may write to you for an additional shipping charge. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets.

 

Royal Mail International DeliveryRoyal Mail International Tracked DeliveryFedEX Express Economy International DeliveryFedEX Express Priority International DeliveryDHL Worldwide Express International DeliveryDHL Econmy Select International Delivery

 

Customer Reviews
94%
4.7 /5.0 of 10 Reviews
5 stars 7 (70%)
4 stars 3 (30%)
3 stars 0 (0%)
2 stars 0 (0%)
1 star 0 (0%)
5
So WORTH It!
5 Aug 2024
Verified Buyer
It's definitely worth its weight in gold. It's much better than using sand to fill my speaker stand.

No fuss, no mess!

So WORTH It!
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4
Seems to do the trick
9 Apr 2023
Verified Buyer
If you disregard the high price, they do seem to work as a high-density filler. They are easy to use and well-packaged.
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4
Atacama Atabites in KEF LS50 stands
16 Dec 2022
Verified Buyer
I bought one tub for my KEF LS50 speaker stands to fill 2/3. Unfortunately, one tub only filled one stand, so I need to buy another. However, it meant I could see if the speakers sounded different as one still had no fill.

To be honest, I’m not a professional, but you can tell the difference. The one with the filling seemed to have improved bass and maybe just a bit better openness. Now it’s marginal, so not a game changer, if I’m honest. But subtle improvements all add up, and whilst £35 is a lot per stand, many will have equipment running into thousands, so on that proviso, I’d recommend decent(ish) systems.
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5
Does exactly what it says it does!
1 Dec 2022
Verified Buyer
It does exactly what it says it does! Highly recommended.
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5
Excellent filler for Kef LS50 Meta stands.
28 Jun 2022
Verified Buyer
Did the job perfectly of adding mass to the empty chamber on the Kef LS50 Meta stands, now has significantly more mass, and the resultant sound is much more controlled with tighter bass and greater projection on areas such as vocals.
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5
Excellent
10 Jan 2022
Verified Buyer
Sharpened up the Base due to increasing the mass of the stand. As they say, “ It does what it said on the tin.”
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5
Great job of controlling the bass for high end products only
24 Oct 2021
Verified Buyer
Expensive if filling the average speaker stand. Roughly budget about £150 for 60cm stand and therefore not suitable for low-end stands and budget speakers but comes into its own on top-end products.

Filling a formation duo stand requires 5 tubs. increased bass depth and control but, not significantly If you're not experienced a listener. Opened up the mid on my duo speakers but enough small but obvious increases which are in excellent speakers in the 1st place, Remember results as with any speakers are room dependent and placement.
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5
Convenience product
8 Jul 2021
Verified Buyer
For me (lazy) this product was ideal and convenient. I really couldn't be bothered with cat litter, rice, and all manner of other domestic items I've read about as stand fillers. One 7.5kg tub filled my Atacama Moseco 6 stands to about 2/3 for each stand leaving them with more or less zero resonance.

If you're like me and just want to get the job done, don't mind the price, don't want to be messing with cat litter, I would definitely recommend this product.
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4
Good product ,good effect on sound
30 Apr 2021
Verified Buyer
Does what it says on the tin , but with large stands could prove expensive so 4 stars .futureshop excellent as always
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5
Easy to use.
23 Feb 2021
Verified Buyer
Easy to use and improves sound quality.
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