Townshend Seismic Podiums

What really happens is no matter what you do the whole room - floor, walls, ceiling, and everything in it - winds up vibrating like crazy. But the thing is, even if it doesn't travel 50 ft or whatever, even if it doesn't travel at all it is still a problem. Because if the speaker makes the floor vibrate, even if only right underneath the speaker, then those vibrations inevitably travel right back up into the speaker. 

Max has video clearly showing this is exactly what does happen. The smallest speaker cone movements, the ones that reproduce subtle ambient information, are easily swamped and smeared by this much vibration. This is why Pods and Podiums work so well. Eliminate this subtle vibration, reveal this subtle information. It really is that simple. 

@millercarbon ... hear ye, gear ye! LOL
I agree totally.

I just recently replaced Isoacoustic Gaias under my Magico A3's with the Townshend Podiums, and I must say, the results have been astonishing.  The bass is much tighter, faster and articulate; in contrast -- and I have to admit that I did not really appreciate this before making the change -- the bass was kind of bloated and did not have the degree of control that I now hear.  More importantly, though, the mid-range and high frequencies became much more open and detailed, and with that, better imaging and a much improved soundstage.  It's as if I just substantially upgraded my speakers.  The Townshend Podiums work, and they work extremely well.

What a great thread. This is everything I love about the audiophile community. 

I wanted some kind of isolation for my speakers but didn't want to put spikes either on those little disks or through my carpet. I had never heard of Townshend or their Seismic Podiums until I read MC's comments.

Anyway, just put some Seismic Podiums under my Wilsons and the difference is remarkable. Going to take some time to adjust to how much more detail and imaging I'm getting.

Thanks MC and Flaxxer!!!