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LS50 and Big Fat Dots

I have a pair of LS50s placed at the ends of a credenza and don't have room to place them on stands.

I have been using those time rubber feet that came with the speakers bur was wondering if using something like Herbies Big Fat Dots would make any perceptible improvement in the sound.

Actually they are sound pretty good powered by a NAD D7050. The credenza is very sturdy made of real wood, but when I put my hand on it I still sense some vibrations. Perhaps this vibration may be muddied the sound in some way. I'm frankly not sure because I'm not sure what would be the best performance of the speakers and amplification. What kind of improvement should I expect it it does work?

On a final note, I thought about the big fat dots because they seem to be very non-descript and will not affect the decor of the living room.

Does anyone has any experience with this product and can give some information?
tvfreak

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lowrider57
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The Big Fat Dots do work well when used under a stand or between shelves; the vibration is absorbed.

They will absorb vibration, but don't forget, the speaker itself is resonating and you don't want to stop that.
It might be possible that the Fat Dots affect the bass purity and detail by absorbing the speaker's vibration. But I doubt it, since the Dots are a porous material and not a solid, they should let sound pass through and not be absorbed. Besides, I trust Herbie, I say give them a try.

More importantly, you should isolate your NAD amp from causing vibration, (even a CDP causes vibration). The best way is to use Herbie's Tenderfeet or Big Tall Tenderfeet under the amp and other components. I use them under all of my components to great success.
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lowrider57
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Tvfreak, do you realize that the Dots are made to adhere to the flat bottom of the speaker? They are used instead of the original feet.
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lowrider57
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They worked for Andysf, so I think you'll have good luck with them. If not, don't go back to the stock feet; they are usually made of rubber or sorbothane and are only there to level the speaker.

If you don't like the sound, contact the website for advice and Herbie (Steve) will answer. Look thru the Q&A at the bottom of the Isolation pages for ideas. (Interesting reading, in fact some of my questions regarding products are still posted).

FYI, there are many other companies who make footers for speakers.
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lowrider57
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"Loss of boominess" is a sure sign that they're isolated from the table. Trust in Herbie.
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