Granite Slabs

Hi,

I had my speakers (VMPS 626 Ribbon Monitors) on top of granite blocks 12" x 12" x 16" high.

I also noticed a slight tightening of the bass, but I think it went down as deep. Ultimately, what I think I eliminated was floor resonances.

One other thought, may work even better: try a vinration draining platform under the speaker, with and without the granite slabs. I got a pair of Resolution Audio platforms and they did very nice things. I now use them between the blocks and speakers, and they're not moving.

I think the granite slabs give the speakers the stiffness as a good stand, but the vibrations may end up going back into the box, and this can color the sound. The A-R platforms, like the Symposiums, drain the energy away fromt he cabinet.

See if you can borrow soem Symposiums if you have a local dealer, or look at www.audio-resolution.com; FYI, I own 4 A-R platforms, am VERY pleased with them, and wrote a review on Audiogon, check it out.

Much luck !

Todd - chams_uk

Your wife is probably on the dot. From your description it looks like you CLEARED the bass. What you were hearing before was a muddy low-end that contained distortion -- and sounded loud. Your mention of a wooden floor strengthens this impression. Stay with the granite -- maybe even adding spikes b/ween speakers & granite! Cheers

I agree with Gregm.

I did marble slabs under my speakers and the bass and soundstage improved. Additionally it seems to have made the definition of instruments better and less muddled or as gregm says CLEARED.

yeah Gregm might be right...

I too own a pair of Paradigm 100's. I also have wooden floors. However, I am currently using Polycrystal spikes and Cone Coasters and have noticed a slight improvement in bass response.

Dan S.