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First impressions of the Isoacoustic Gaia 1’s

On my KEF Reference 5’s.

While I normally hear little to no change with “Tweaks”, I installed them Saturday evening and found immediate spatial differences. Just about every album sounded more open. I told my wife, who helped me install the Gaia’s,  that if I wasn’t wowed, I’d send them back.

The room has wall to wall carpet and pad on the floor and when  I first received the Reference 5’s, they sounded flat. I put small hardwood flooring samples under them and it helped a little.  I then put a small slab of granite under each of them and they became much nicer to listen to. I was quite surprised at the change. 
The Gaia 1’s are sitting on the granite as well and so far, I’m very happy. 

It’s only been a few days, but I’m pretty sure they are “hear” to stay.

Anyone else have similar experience’s with speaker. Isolation?

JD

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uncledemp
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I’ve been using springs like the Nobsound. Once I adjusted the number of springs to allow for about 1/2 compression, world of difference. 
 

So good I ordered a pair of Townshend Podiums today. I appreciate all the expertise on this site, your positive experiences made it a risk worth taking. 
 

**** Question for podium owners. I have standmounts on heavy stands. How would you place the stand-mounts on the stands, just blu tack?

 

Thanks-

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