Footers under new speakers


Hi , I’m seeking advice regarding footers and/or platforms under my speakers. I purchased Tekton Double Impact’s and have heavy shag carpet and padding over a cement slab floor. House is 35 years old, cement is thick and well cured. I’m from that old mindset of spikes into cement and I am looking for an improvement. I’ve looked online at Gaia footers and Herbie's Studded Giant Gliders. I emailed Herbie’s and specifically inquired about the studded gliders alone on the DI’s over carpet. I asked about stability and was told the speakers were “ heavy enough “. Unfortunately I just set up the DI’s temporarily to get a little break in time. They are without any footers upright on my carpet. At 115 lbs the speaker does about zero to compress the carpet. I understand weight Vs footprint is abysmal but they won’t even stand straight. I’ll probably put the spikes on for a bit until I formulate a plan. But my first concern is that Herbie’s gliders alone are not enough and due to the minimum cost of the speakers I am struggling with purchasing Gaia’s footers and footer spikes. The seismic stands look exceptional, but I’m trying to be frugal. So I’m looking for suggestions like, gliders or dots with or without spikes on wood / stone plinths spiked to the floor. My goal is to try some sort decoupling (Gliders / Springs / Dots) AND eliminate the need of having to rely on the carpet being compressed. And yes I have cheap speakers and seek a cheap solution, so I get that limitation. Unfortunately I can’t afford Tannoy’s or Fynes to compliment my 180 watt tube mono blocs for at least a year. Cheers , Mike B. 

buellrider97

@fthompson251 , So I went over and rocked my speaker by hand and made a reference point above the front corner with my finger. The speaker can swing side to side almost an inch each way. Then it settles right back to level. I have two 60 lb Standard poodles and one likes to lay by the left speaker. The other day she bumped it lying down and had her rear haunch on the pod itself. The speaker moved and settled right back. I went over without disturbing the dog and put my level on the speaker and it was plumb. I think what’s most amazing is how strong the bass is without being planted to the floor. Regards , Mike B. 

@unreceivedogma , Hi thanks for you’re recommendation. I had a single sub that I removed from my system. However when I change room location and do my new setup I’m planning on running duel subs that are fairly large. I like the footers you have and am also considering Herbies. As much as I like the Townsend’s I can’t afford to buy more of them. I might try one under my TT. What to you prefer for your turntable ? My stuff is pretty modest by comparison so I’m really cost driven. Respectfully, Mike B. 

@buellrider97 

I have the turntable sitting on a cabinet that is bolted to the wall. So, no floor vibes  

The table plinth or chassis or whatever-you-call-it sits on some sort of gelled pucks that sit on the base. 

@unreceivedogma aren't your walls attached to the floor?  Structure borne vibration can also be a thing don't you think?

Get a couple of "Subdude" platforms and then spike or use whatever between the speaker and the Subdude. Cheap and effective.