Vibrapods were a failure under my speakers. When I first tried them I was very impressed with a sense of ease in the treble and bass. But over time I found the midrange was somehow uninvolving. When I took them out, the music came back - very odd. Apart from this problem, the Vibrapods seemed to reduce cabinet resonances, and I think that is the point. The best solution is very rigid coupling to the floor IMHO - but the problem is that the energy still has to go somewhere. Rigid coupling seems to give the greatest level of detail, but if the speaker cabinet is not great, the downside is more intrusive cabinet resonance. I have a hard floor and use steel spikes sitting in brass cups - but I use electrostatics and so there are minimal cabimet resonance issues.
Cones, spikes, or vibrapods for heavy sp
Any opinions out there on what to use under a pair of heavy (>110 lb each) speakers? Cones, spikes, or vibrapods, or something else? Read very good things about vibrapods recently, anyone with experience? Have hard wood floors, so prefer not to use spikes. These are full range tower speakers with bass extending below 30 Hz. I think I am leaning towards trying the vibrapods, but there is so much else out there. Your comments, suggestions, and input would be appreciated. Thanks.