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Post by Metaldude on Jan 28, 2013 1:05:31 GMT -5
This may be answered elsewhere, but, which is best for speakers on carpet (concrete floor) underneath , spikes or not, thanks in advance for your help
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Post by creimes on Jan 28, 2013 1:15:34 GMT -5
Always spikes for on carpet IMO
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Post by Metaldude on Jan 28, 2013 1:38:35 GMT -5
Thanks mate, I'll screw them on tonight , what is the reasoning though , how much difference is made...
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Post by hemster on Jan 28, 2013 2:57:28 GMT -5
Spikes isolate the speaker from the floor. This in turn means less damping so you should get a better bass response. Make sure you get speaker positioning, toe-in etc. just right before putting in the spikes. They're a pain to move afterwards!  |
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Post by emovac on Jan 28, 2013 4:21:45 GMT -5
You can also build short platforms/ speaker plinths to get away from that deadening carpet.
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Post by kse on Jan 28, 2013 8:35:33 GMT -5
Anyone have a link to some spikes they are happy with?
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I'd also take recommendations on some isolation spikes for my UPA-1/ECR-1 stack, if anyone has any they'd like to share.
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Post by tasdom on Jan 28, 2013 9:47:21 GMT -5
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Post by lar on Jan 28, 2013 13:39:43 GMT -5
You can also build short platforms/ speaker plinths to get away from that deadening carpet. I did both, granite base with spikes, sub as well. [a href="  "] [/a] Attachments:
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Post by emovac on Jan 28, 2013 14:25:25 GMT -5
The Granite is a great idea. I have porcelain tile flooring. I used solid oak material as the platform, and on the runners which contact the floor, I used insulated sliders/gliders, and Soundcare Superspikes between the speakers (Monitor Gold GR20s) and the platform. The Superspikes are spikes within a rubber casing. A spike that doesn't scratch. www.soundcare.no/Attachments:
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Post by copperband on Jan 28, 2013 15:49:27 GMT -5
I have been looking for small piece of granite(1/2 to 1" thick) too for my speakers, check Home depot/Lowes and online but no luck, anyone has an idea where to get them?
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Post by rickrbyyy on Jan 28, 2013 15:53:55 GMT -5
Any place the sells granite counter tops should be able to help. They ussually have extras that they will part with fairly cheaply. Will also cut to size.
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Post by dcg44s on Jan 28, 2013 16:12:13 GMT -5
I have been looking for small piece of granite(1/2 to 1" thick) too for my speakers, check Home depot/Lowes and online but no luck, anyone has an idea where to get them? Check with shops that install granite counter tops.They usually have smaller pieces from sink cut outs and such. |
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Post by lar on Jan 28, 2013 17:22:23 GMT -5
Yea counter top shop is where I got mine, 3 pieces polished one side and 4 edges around 120 bucks.  |
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Post by kse on Jan 28, 2013 19:44:57 GMT -5
Thank you, kind sir. Ordred some spikes for my towers. |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Jan 28, 2013 20:41:36 GMT -5
Lar's sub shows a SubDude, I switched from spikes to SubDudes and noticed a large improvement in resonance (I didn't have room for both). However I have a raised floor and a concrete slab would probably benefit less.
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Post by tasdom on Jan 28, 2013 20:54:21 GMT -5
Thank you, kind sir. Ordred some spikes for my towers. You're quite welcome! |
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