seeking advice on iso pucks /stands or similair that won't stain speakers?

Thanks, @mitch2  .  I actually like the concept of the pads with adhesive for these relatively small 2-way speakers, but the thing is, I am still in the audition process and if after the audition it turns out I want to send them back to MD, I'd probably be stuck with them if the adhesive left residue that I could not remove without altering the finish of the speakers.  There was discussion going some time ago about decoupling versus coupling (I had been coupling) and someone said they were using these sorbethane donuts from Amazon, so that's what I have been using for a while.  But if better pads could upgrade the sonic effect from the speaker, or even if there is a chance that it could, it is not a terribly high priced gamble.  Thanks again for getting back to me on that and I will try to check with Herbies to see what size they suggest for speakers that size.

+1 for Herbies, I use their products with my speakers, components and rack.

I am not able to offer a reliable response to your question since my experience is so different.  My stand mounted speakers weigh 105 lbs each so much heavier and they are actually bolted to a steel plate that is also bolted to the underlying 75 pound speaker stands.  Therefore, in my case, I bind the speakers to the stands and then float the 180-pound stand/speaker mass using the footers that are under the stands.  Regarding adhesive, I typically do not use it with Herbie's products but I would not be against using it.   I tend to change things out occasionally so the adhesive might be problematic for me.

In your case, it sounds as if your lighter speakers are being isolated from the stands.  Therefore, I suggest contacting Herbie's and asking for their opinion based on the weight and level of isolation desired.  As another alternative, for just over $20, you could try platinum silicone hemisphere footers that can be sized based on the weight they support and that do come with adhesive you can use if desired.  I cannot comment on whether those might stain the bottom of the speakers since I have not used them in contact with items that have wood veneer.

@mitch2 , do you use the fat dots with or without the adhesive option?

And, on edit, do you think that the size: big fat dot would be the way to go with a 22 Lb. monitor speaker?

How often do you admire the beauty of the bottom of your speakers?

@goose + ​​@yowser + ​​@grislybutter ...Wax paper still has wax, which may still interfere with oil finishes without a sealer...plastic sheeting may work, but it and foam are still petrol based, so 🤷‍♂️ one rolls their own dice on this...

I’ve been used 1/2" EVA foam which seems to work for MHO; inexpensive to use in a sheet, or stacked as pucks...

One source among many:

Re ’pucking around’.....spray adhere suitable layers for size, Then cut the pucks out...avoid adhesive on the edges....(generally sold by the yard at roll widths).

The Volara foam 'sounds' interesting, but the thickness available not so much for now....

you can buy foam at home depot for $10 or go on acoustic expert websites where they sell the cut up foam for $3-400. I don't see/hear the difference. 

Many consider Stack Audio Auva to be better acoustically.

Mine screw into my stand base. So no staining.

My Auva 100 are the best isolation devices I have ever heard to include Stillpoints, Isoacoustics, Audiopoints and Symposium Roller Blocks.

You will hear immediately, tighter image focus, better soundstaging/layering, more ambiance retrieval, disappearing speakers and the bass is tight and impactful...

From my reading, the reviewers liked the AUVAs as they mentioned the Townsend were adding something to the sound and would boil down to preference but they are way more expensive.

Wig

you're welcome

just make sure you get the correct model so as not to overload them

@macg19 

thanks that's very helpfull

the Harbeth type finishes are exactly my concern

isoacoustics it is

I use Stack Audio Auva 70 under my speaker stands. Fabulous.

So good I bought a set of Auva EQ under my Puritan PSM156.

And for good measure, a set of Auva 50 under my system rack.

I use the wax paper squares that I bought for making hamburgers.  Never had a problem on maple shelving.

I would think that any plastic type barrier could interact with the footer.  Perhaps a piece of inert paper would work better.

Stacks Auva's are supposed to be wildly good.

Herbie's makes products for that exact purpose - to go between the bottoms of your speakers and the tops of the stands that support them.  They recommend their Fat Dots for the purpose, but their Thin Fat Dots work too if you are not looking for damping, i.e., if you have footers under the stand that take care of damping/isolation.

I use Isoacoustics pucks under Harbeth 40.3XDs, just checked...no marks after almost 1 year.

Stay away from sorbothane/rubber feet/pods.

not so much concerned around isolation but rather staining

I've seen finishes stained black instantly by some of these products

if you really want to take it to the ultimate level to improve your speakers sound get the Townshend podiums, as good as the ISO acoustic Gaia are the Townshend podiums are on a whole different level better if you look at the write-ups on audiogon People that have tried both have said the same thing that as good as the ISO acoustic guys are the township podiums are on a whole different level better.

I also installed the Iso Acoustics Gaia feet on my Legacy Audio Signature SE  speakers,  and noticed a significant improvement. 

I bought the Isoacoustics Gaia feet for my speakers.  They screw into the same holes as the spikes did.

They made a HUGE difference!

Iso Bars

The ribbed rubber & cork square pods will leave a mark on the speakers.

These should work see here!

Mike

Herbies fat dots. Used them for years and they never left marks. 

good idea, noted, thanks