If you want to try an inexpensive experiment, get some Nobsound Springs. You will be surprised.
I’m in the process of ordering the Gaia III’s, but it will take a bit longer since my speakers use a different thread size than the stock sizes. Also, it looks like the Townshend's are a no go for me due to their rather large foot print (18"x21"). Unfortunately, I do not have the luxury of a dedicated listening room. My system is set up in the living room and aesthetics are a very important part of the WAF. My wife has been (largely) supportive of my hobby and has a say on what goes into the room. Aside from cost, the DeVore’s were an easy sell because of their small footprint and impeccable finish, but the Townshend stands would disrupt that look. Oh, well. On the bright side, it will save me some money! |
Not familiar with your speakers, but I have been using the Gaia Ones on two different speakers. With the KEF Reference 5’s, they made a huge difference! With the Sonus Farber Amati G5’s there was a definite difference, but no where near big improvement in presentation. Why? I don’t have a clue, but the Isoacoustics Giai 3’s are definitely worth trying. |
@elliottbnewcombjr - Thanks, I may give that a try. @ Soix - Thanks. I have looked at the Townshend stands and yes they are pricey! My funds at the moment are a bit constrained, so I have been looking at less costly options. When finances improve, I may pursue the Townshends. |
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Nice speakers. Many people have gotten significant improvements with Townshend Seismic isolation products. Not cheap, but I believe they offer a return option and very worth considering. Read the reviews that are virtually all raves, which is rare for tweak products like these IME. Just another option, and best of luck. |
I may try tilting the speakers back to get the tweeters closer to ear level. My listening seat is relatively high resulting in the tweeters about 4"-5" below my ears. The speakers sit on suspended wood floors with Herbie's decoupling gliders under neath the spikes. I love the speakers! However, just wondering what different footers might do? |
I of course tried spikes, I gave them to my friend who is still limited by them. I would put a block under the front edge to tilt them back, to aim the tweeter to seated ear height at listening position. I would put some smooth plastic 'skid plates' on the corners so I could alter the toe-in as needed for single centered or two off-center listeners https://www.audiogon.com/systems/11516
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