Isoaltion why so many options? Confusing


With so many tweak options what works best, I have heard so many variables to brass isolation of components, maple, etc etc etc. Doing some research I have found some cheap solutions to isolating my components (Maple) for my speakers. Brass spikes for my speakers now I am looking into glass

Here are a couple of cost effective approach that I have found during my research:

Ebay maple item #120092997874
Ebay brass isolation cones #280090083911

I have even found glass isolation spikes, nice and fat and aluminum but I dont know much about glass and aluminum qualities to isolate components, any experience or knowledge of these products???? I would really like to know! With so many options what really works best? Is it an opinion base subject or a scientific approach to isolation of your components? Does spending more money really means your getting the best or "we" are just making unwise decisions? I consdier myself a blue collar worker, working for the City of Chicago as a Firefighter doesnt mean that I am rich but I do have to take a conservative approach to making my music sound best with the lowest cost as possible, not being CHEAP just conservative on how I spend my hard earned money.

Just looking for honest advise on tweaks, especially isolation of components. Thanks to all in advance
chgolatin2

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Chgolatin2, check this site out:

www.symposiumusa.com/tech3.html

Peter Bizlewicz clearly defines the various isolation techniques and devices. As for his bona fides (and we all know that this can ultimately mean little), he won a Westinghouse scholarship to MIT in the early 70's and has been at the absolute forefront of isolation technology in high end audio. His designs have been mimicked by many of his competitors (and are protected by several US patents) but he would be the first to acknowledge that only your ears can judge the efficacy of any device or technique. Even if you don't purchase any of Pete's products the site will help to educate you regarding mechanical and airborne energy.

I do not work for Symposium but I have known Pete, professionally and as a friend, for 25 years. I have been using his isolation devices since 1991 and heartily recommend them.