If the Gaias are anything like the Oreas, then you want to use about 50-70% of the weight limit capacity of the footers, and not anything approaching 90%. I found that out with my Oreas.
Also, If you haven't returned them yet, do try them with some flagstone, paver, or whatever, between the carpet and the footers. Back when I just had a wooden stand for my monitors, using some flagstone that way improved the sound and it's all I used on my carpeted floor.
If not, then it's good you're happy with the sound back to where you like it. 👍
All the best,
Nonoise
Also, If you haven't returned them yet, do try them with some flagstone, paver, or whatever, between the carpet and the footers. Back when I just had a wooden stand for my monitors, using some flagstone that way improved the sound and it's all I used on my carpeted floor.
If not, then it's good you're happy with the sound back to where you like it. 👍
All the best,
Nonoise