Isoacoustics Gaia Speaker Footers

I have the GAIA 1’s with carpet spikes under my Sopra 2’s, although my speakers are sitting on carpet with no padding over a cement floor.

Before adding the carpet spikes the speakers sat very firmly to the floor and was difficult if not impossible to move.

The suggestion about putting a heavy granite type slab over the carpeted/padding is a good idea, then you wouldn’t need the carpet spikes.

ozzy

I just finished reading this thread and found it quite interesting, however, I have a few questions.

1. I have the Focal Sopra 2’s speakers on their way to me at this time. And I also ordered the ISO GAIA 1’s.
First, I would like to experiment with proper room placement for the speakers. Any preference as to removing the spikes from the Sopra’s as they come out of the box or should I wait until I am ready to install the GAIA’s?

2. Now, for a heavy speaker like the Focal Sopra 2’s should I install the Gaia 1’s while the speakers are standing upright or with the speakers laying on there sides?

3. Also, if my floor is concrete but it is carpeted with no padding, do I really need the extra cups/spikes?

ozzy