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SVS Subwoofer Isolation feet. Will I lose bass?

Most of what I see about subwoofer isolation has to do with minimizing rattles or bothering the neighbors.  But what about a sealed subwoofer on a concrete slab?  Would these dampeners not "dampen" the bass as well?

My setup...  Dual SVS SB16s on a concrete slab.  I don't have a rattle problem and the room is 20ft tall so I can't afford to "lose" bass because of my shakey rubbery feet.  

I've read and seen many great things about these but I have a hunch it would hurt a sealed sub on a slab more than help.

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laskakj
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So....i have an SVS SB16 and have it on a carpeted floor. Tried it without feet and the bass was bloated. The SVS feet helped tighten things up with not a significant loss. I then went to isoacoustic Gaia II with carpet spikes and everything is significantly tighter/cleaner than the SVS but you lose some of the chest rattle. 

My vote would be: If your looking for musicality the isoacoustic is the way to go. Dual purpose for music and theater the SVS feet are fine and enough of an improvement to atleast compensate for moderate cost. 
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