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speaker stands on wood floors

I'm looking for advice on coupling (or would it be isolating) my speaker stands to the floor. I have a hard wood floor and want to avoid spiking the wood directly (but as a last resort, I'll do it anyway). I was thinking I'd use the spikes, but place those round metal disks below them. I read about some disks that were lead in the middle, encased in an outer brass ring, but those were too expensive. I want to do this for about $60. I would need 12 devices since this situation also applies to my component rack. That's about $5 per device. I already have the spikes for the speaker stands and the rack. I'm new to this level of tweakiness, so I'm not familiar with the brand names of the discs or their cost. And any other suggested techniques for the speaker stand coupling would be welcomed.

Thanks
Don
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muzikat
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warrenh
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Don, I'm a coupler, too. These "devices" you're talking about are important. At least the composition of the alloys. I would call Audiopoints.com and ask to speak to Robert. He's the man over there. I know Tom (theaudiotweak) would disagree with me, but I couple right to the wood floor. I believe it facilitates a more effective resonance transference. I don't know if you'll be able to do those "devices" for the $ you want, but check out their website. As far as your "speaker stand coupling"--why don't you tell us a little 'bout what you've got there? peace, warren
mcmillan
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You could try doing it for twelve cents...
bundee1
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Ahh Synchronicity! I just got some Atacama nexus 24" speaker stands and have the exact same problem. Those of you with experience and wisdom please enlighten us.
hessong OP
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Warrenh said: "... As far as your "speaker stand coupling"--why don't you tell us a little 'bout what you've got there?"

OK, not sure what you're looking for here, so I'll be complete.

I have an EAD UD 2000 CD player and a Plinius 8200 Mk II integrated sitting on a metal frame component rack with threaded spikes (not currently attached).

I have the Linn Sara speakers sitting on Linn stands. The Sara's are coupled directly to the top of the stands with the stands' "upward" spikes (so this is not the problem). The stands also have threaded spikes at the bottom (also not currently attached).

I would prefer not to spike the wood floor. So I was thinking maybe to use the spikes with these discs I've been hearing about (I know this is old hat to you guys). First I was wondering if this concept is even feasible. Secondly, if it is feasible, suggestions on specifically which discs to use and where to get them (at $5 apiece) would be welcomed. I am concerned about the coupling between the spikes and the discs. Are there many discs with soft metal centers? And thirdly, any other ideas would also be welcomed. I've had the coin idea suggested before, but it doesn't seem like this would provide very good coupling between the floor and the coin itself. Any more thoughts on that?

Thanks
Don
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