Hardwoodfloors and Spikes

Hi Lextek,

Using any type of rigid mount (such as a cone or spike, a slab of stone or wood, a rigid metal stand) will send unwanted vibration down into the floor from the speaker and the vibration will travel towards the stand which holds the electronics. It will travel up through the stand and into the electronics where it will contaminate the signal and impede the performance of the overall system. This situation is true for suspended wood floors and concrete floors.

The most effective method for supporting a speaker will be with a high mass, high absorption platform that has the ability to absorb the unwanted vibration before it can enter the floor and contaminate the rest of the system's components. The specific methods and construction of this platform is critical for best performance.

Please let me know if you'd like me to elaborate further as well as provide measurements which show the effectiveness of this type of speaker support.

Best Regards,

Barry Kohan

Disclaimer: I am a manufacturer of vibtration control products.

I have a freind that has great results with "quarters" nickels might work but resting the spike into the quarter is a pretty good deal because the spike actually digs into the copper and the quarter rim seems to hold it in place

I use Quadraspire floor protector discs. You can get them from audioadvisor. They my WB Curves very well and they're not an eyesore, either.

All good info. Thanks. So it is best to "connect" speakers to the floor. So why would one put Blu tack between speakers and speaker stands? Right now I have the spikes with coins under them.

Check audiogon "mfg directory" for email address. Contact Steve at Herbie's. Depending upon the weight of the speaker these elastomer feet will remove vibration and not stain wood floors. I'm using his "Combat Boots" on a pair of Von Schweikert dB99's 100lbs ea. Smaller footers work great on components. They are terrific!

Jack
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