I would suggest that you get some marble or granite cut (just an inch or two wider than the bottom of the tower), 2" thick and then cover those with a 1" thick piece of laminate-maple. Use a thin layer of silicone sealant between the two layers to damp/mute eachother. Use the spikes then aswell.
Best of luck,
Dewald Visser
Best of luck,
Dewald Visser