alternative to speaker stand spikes?


I am looking for an alternative to spikes for my stands. I have wood floors that I do not want any scratches on at all.
valinar
Twl I don't think the number of posts here has anything to do with being an "expert". If 45 years in the hobby qualifies me as an expert, I'll accept that however.
The facts are that Adon cones "sound" every bit as good as the Audio Points you sell. There is no discernible difference.
Once again I have no dog in this fight but you do; furthermore it probably isn't a bad idea to disclose that affiliation with your company in every message you post not once per thread in the event readers miss it.
After you've spent a number of years listening and developing a trained ear, you'll realize that more expensive is not necessarily better. I'll give you that, in general, quality and price are positively correlated but not always.
I do appreciate your position however.
I think most hardware stores carry bolts with rubber tips on one end. I bought some like this for some Meadowlarks I once had on a hardwood floor. Linn Skeets are great if you want to spend a little more.
You have your opinion, Stan.
Others have theirs.

Tom Lyons
Starsound Technologies
You have your opinion, Stan. Others have theirs.

Yes Tom; we live in a great country. :-)
I did a .357 caliber upgrade to my stands for use on a hard wood floor. (Get rid of those skinny needle type screw-in spikes - whatever you do.)

SeriousIy I epoxied .357 caliber bullets onto the bottom of my metal stands. Good ol' lead has long been an audiophile favorite - its very dead - no ringing. And very soft - will not likely mark your floor at all. I used something called a semi-wadcutter, which is ammo used for target shooting - it has a flat end instead of round or pointy - tapers just a little.

BTW - I used just the bullet/lead portion, not the entire cartidge with the brass and gunpowder. Bullets (as opposed to complete cartridges) are sold for reloading ammo. I supposed I could sell a handful for a couple bucks plus shipping - otherwise you gotta buy several hundred at a time - but they could be used for balast in stands or anywhere else you need a little lead.