Speaker outriggers


I have a pair of B&W CDM9NT's and I am just using the brass spikes on them. I am using it on concrete floor with laminate flooring. I struggle sometimes to keep them balanced and find I have to add a washer in between the spike and bottom of the speaker cabinet of one or two spikes. I don't want to spend $500 or 600 on something like ISO acoustics GAIA. Has anyone added outriggers to floor standing speakers? I found these from Dayton Audio and they look pretty solid, 4mm steel bar that runs the whole width of the speaker. Anyone have experience with these or similar? https://www.parts-express.com/Dayton-Audio-OS-2M-Outrigger-Speaker-Spike-Set-Medium-with-Black-Steel-Base-2-Pcs-240-774
jmphotography

Showing 2 responses by gdnrbob

@jmphotography ,
I take it your floor isn't level, hence the need to add a washer, is that correct?
If so, I would look at something at Herbie's, as it should be in your budget.
https://herbiesaudiolab.com/collections/loudspeaker-rack-decoupling-and-isolation
Actually, I would call them to get the best information on what you should get.

Though I will second Townshend Audio products, they are very effective, but very expensive. I use them on my components to great effect.
Bob
@jmphotography ,
There seems to be two  schools of thought when it comes to isolating speakers.
One, like millercarbon aludes to uses springs to isolate speaker vibration.
(And, I do use the Townshend products under my equipment, though not under my speakers).
The other is one that Vandersteen uses, which entails using a thick piece of marble on which the speaker sits using spikes that are set on a special felt that reduces movement and anchors the speaker to the marble base.

Being a cheapskate, I opted for 3 inch butcherblock with some sorbothane pucks under them. It works well for me.
YMMV.
Bob