Isolation Feet Upgrade
@goofyfoot I listen to mainly classical as well; symphonic, quartets, quintet's, trios. The price of the EVP's is there somewhere, I think it's $45 each. I'm using 3 under my preamp and will buy another set soon. I've replaced all my Herbies Tenderfeet. When I mentioned how much bass is now revealed, it's because other footers I was using restricted or softened the low-end. With the EVP's and DH Cones I now hear what the engineer intended. They're not expensive and now I hear the dynamics that were recorded. My system was always bass shy. Now if i could only get the bottom octave without adding a subwoofer. |
Herbies Tenderfeet provide warmth (which I consider colouring the sound) and they also rob the component of deep bass extension and slam. I use DH Cones for isolation. They're placed under the component chassis and require some type of platform or vibration free shelf. The different type of cones can provide levels of warmth, but all help create a open, transparent sonic signature. https://www.goldensound.com/dh-cones Stillpoints are always highly recommended, I think they avoid adding any warmth. I just discovered EVP's from AV Roomservice and am very pleased with their isolation ability. They impart no sonic signature into the music, they are as transparent as I've heard in my system. The bass comes through deep and tight. They can be placed under the stock footers or the chassis onto any surface. http://avroomservice.com/evp-2/ |
@goofyfoot Yes, I have a set of the Cardas Myrtlewood. When used under a component, they present no colouration. However, they are highly influenced by the surface they sit upon, IOW if the shelf or platform is a hardwood such as bamboo then the sound becomes lean and the highs are emphasized. If they're on a soft wood, the sound is warmer and the attack is slower. I tried them under different components and was never happy with the sound. I don't think they drain vibration or provide isolation. I moved on to other footers and maple platforms. |
