why spikes under speakers???

Tom, help me understand why vibrational energy wants to go to ground?
I understand that in an electrical circuit with a anode and cathode, applying a PD will cause motion in the circuit and that electron flow will occur via the path of least resistance. I don't understand how this propagates in a component that has self-induced vibration from the motion of internal components, and/or airborne induced vibration. How is there a natural force that sends vibrational energy looking for an 'out' via ground/earth?
I'm sure you are right, I just need help understanding it.

Isn't it more like a convection effect, and doesn't 'drain' and 'evacuate' basically mean the same thing when convection currents are considered? A transfer of energy I can understand, but analogizing it as a polarized conduction as per an electrical circuit needs more explanation.

It's a fascinating subject, thanks for sharing your ideas.

Rooze

Tom,

Thanks again. Your explanation answers my questions, and raises others! (that's a good thing!).
I honestly think that we haven't scratched the surface as far as vibration control of audio components goes. I've read some theory from Michael Green and find some of his opinion pretty radical but at the same time quite thought evoking, as yours are.

I'll follow your threads with interest.

Rooze