Yes it is very ikea of B&O to leave this up to us, and yes i did the same thing and dropped the screws and left a mark on the base. I advise anyone else, to put the top together, with the stand LYING DOWN!
However, these a absolutely stunning stands and really make a massive difference to the 4000's aesthetics and simplicity. They are over priced for the materials but worth every cent with what they bring to the look of the speakers.
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