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Integrated amp recommendation
The adjectives I used above included natural, detailed and transparent. I probably would want to add a little more warmth to the extent possible given the room characteristics.  
Spikes on tower speakers
Back to the original topic, the current plan is to drill a hole into eight hockey pucks (four per speaker) and put the spikes into them. Then put the speakers on two slabs of granite or marble. I sent an email to Herbie of Herbie's Hush Puckies la... 
Spikes on tower speakers
The speakers have four spikes each. How would the cones be attached to the speakers? I would like to include a photo of the spikes but don't see how to do. Thanks.  
Spikes on tower speakers
To be clear, the spikes are not removable for me because they are strongly glued onto the speakers. If someone knows how to loosen the powerful glue, please help. Otherwise I need to sink the spikes into something that then can be put on a carpet ... 
Spikes on tower speakers
The other approach, based on discussions above, involves Herbie's Hush Puckies on granite. This seems the most logical to me. I was considering actual hockey pucks. I have sent an email to Herbie, no reply yet. As you may have noticed, it is harde... 
Spikes on tower speakers
The Piegas weigh about 40 lbs. each, not as heavy as most. The cardboard approach might work. I tried it before but didn't go the distance with awl and hammer. will give it a try.  
Spikes on tower speakers
Wow, some great ideas here. Replies to some posts: Can't contact original owner (not the seller to me). He is no longer with us. Anything involving spike removal is not feasible either logistically or it's beyond my capability or my unwillingnes... 
Spikes on tower speakers
I have thought about using granite or marble. But will the spikes resting on that provide enough stability?    
Spikes on tower speakers
To be clear, this is not about protecting the floor or carpet, it is how to stabilize the speakers that have spikes which can't be removed.  
Spikes on tower speakers
No, not even close    
Spikes on tower speakers
OP, are the spikes going completely through the carpet and making full contact with the floor? No, not even close.