Sonastand 5 is machined from a single piece of aluminum, which contributes to a very solid feel; there’s no chance of breaking this one. Portions of it are smooth while other segments have a crosshatch texture, attributable to the machining process. It’s small, standing less than an inch and a half at its tallest point with a diameter a little under two inches. This makes it easy to take along with you while traveling. One drawback to…