[Hopeful]

Originally Posted by mt_spiffy

Problem is, I would need a different set for each amp. Right now I have . . . not sure how many amps, but it's more than 5.

I've heard great things about the StandBack. I'm going to try one.

Standback is the way to go. You can use it on most of your amps - I do. Your amp stays on the ground, which some players insist is a must. It's lighter and more compact than even a stapler; well lighter anyway. I just throw mine in the back of the amp when I am playing out. And, you don't have to drill into your amp to put on screws as you would with typical tilt back legs. But, as Tom pointed out, a beam blocker is also a good solution to "ice pick" highs.

[Micahb]

Originally Posted by thesteve

Something to consider is that when you're playing live, your audience is getting blasted with that same treble.

Fair enough.

I don't play guitar in a band, just at home so it's something I don't really think about.

But this is also why I love(d) my 8x10 bass cab.
*sigh*

[mt_spiffy]

Still important. You want to hear the sound your amp is really putting out, which is what you get standing in front of it. If you're off to the side, you're not getting the full affect.