Alternative to Speaker Spikes for Wood Floors

[Gordon Steadman]

Take four of her majesty's coins of the realm. (I use 2 centime pieces out here) centre punch or drill a small indent.

Stick'em under the spikes.

Apologise to her majesty and say it was the previous owner yer honour.

[CageyH]

I have been running something like that for a while.
The speakers came with spike shoes supplied, but I want to see if I can improve the sound with a cheap/free tweak if possible.

[Gordon Steadman]

I have been running something like that for a while.
The speakers came with spike shoes supplied, but I want to see if I can improve the sound with a cheap/free tweak if possible.

Maybe the phones are just better than the speakers?? Then again, I find the phones a bit more immediate but prefer the speakers for the spread of sound. Is there something specific about the sound? have you tried getting really close to the speakers to see if the muddiness changes? Its a bit difficult to know what to suggest without knowing how it sounds.

I have always found the sound to be better with the spikes on although my wife preferred it when I replaced them with wooden cones. Its easy for me to knock a set up but you could try eBay. The Guru set cost a fortune.

[CageyH]

I think I'll try a few things over the weekend, and report back.
Removal of the cones.
Sorbothane domes.
Bricks.
Paving slabs etc.

[CageyH]

Local DIY store has grey granite or slate slabs.
Granite is 50cm x 50cm x 2cm, weighs in at 13.5 kg per slab. 4 slabs would cost me €40.
Slate is 40cm x 40cm x 1cm, weighs in at 3.2kg per slab. 6 slabs for €35.
Obviously, I would stack them up (and probably glue them together), but which will be better?

Tempted by the Granite as it's heavier.