What feet do you use under your speakers ?

[brian2957]

I've been using a pair of Tannoy 637 floorstanders for the last few years . They're currently on some spikes . The problem is that I have laminate flooring in my listening room and so have to sit them on either pieces of granite or little wooden platforms . I was contemplating fitting rubber feet instead of the spikes and putting them on the floor . Anyone have any experience in changing from spikes to another type of feet for speakers ? If so what are you using ?

[struth]

Using rubber ones now too. Those cheap ones from a diy store. Work ok but Ive got solid floors

[brian2957]

Cheers Grant , I might give those a go soon .

[CageyH]

Soundcare Superspikes are what you need. ;)

[Edward]

Soundcare Superspikes are what you need. ;)

+1

in fact + 100

[Stratmangler]

I have something like these on my speakers
https://www.rackcabinets.co.uk/feet.html

[hifi_dave]

I have something like these on my speakers
https://www.rackcabinets.co.uk/feet.html

They look perfect but couldn't find any details of dimensions or thread size. I use similar on some of my large speakers, stands and racks.

[ianlenco]

I use these: http://www.sonicdesign.co.uk/homepage.html on a wooden floor. As well as protecting the floor I personally find they sound better than spikes.

[Macca]

+1

in fact + 100

At £66 for 4? Not in this lifetime.

[brian2957]

Thanks for all the suggestions . I'll have a look at all of these .

[mik_rik]

Bell jar bungs used in home brewing work as good as anything and they are cheap.Even tapered to be aesthetically pleasing in the modern home;) Mick

[Beobloke]

I'm using the small rubber feet that came stuck to the bottom of the speakers. Given the speakers weight 132kg each, I'm not in any hurry to experiiment with any others!

[RobbieGong]

+1

in fact + 100

+101 no brainer they are excellent and dont cost daft money. Wouldnt be without them.

[Yomanze]

My speakers are bolted to their stands, the stand floor bases are decoupled using Bright Star IsoNodes. So much better than using spikes.

[brian2957]

Thanks for the suggestions gents :)

[tapid]

Have a look at Something Solid missing link feet as well Brian, sold by those good people at deco audio. They may seem a bit expensive but they really open up the sound and in
my system made quite a difference. Best to look at pics on there website but basically the spike is suspended and not touching ground at all. best wishes B

[Blueflash]

I use Shepherds 2" castors on my equipment rack and speaker stands which has no detrimental effect on the sound quality and makes things a lot easier when having to move them around for floor hoovering

[Macca]

I use Shepherds 2" castors on my equipment rack and speaker stands which has no detrimental effect on the sound quality and makes things a lot easier when having to move them around for floor hoovering

That's a good idea. I'm going to have castors on my Tannoys when they eventually get built.

[Frazeur1]

I have used Soundcare Superspikes as well as SD footers, amongst other bits and pieces, gliders, castors, etc. Most to my ears and setup, have seemed to alter things in a very subtle manner, nothing to the OMG kind of thing. Like most things of this nature, experiment and find what you like and stick with it, and then sit back and enjoy your music.

[brian2957]

Yup Timothy , I'm going to try a few of the suggestions posted on this thread and see what transpires :)

[Pieoftheday]

Ive often wondered how people cope with really big heavy speakers, castors! Quite obvious now:doh:

[struth]

get someone else to move 'em ;)

[Pieoftheday]

get someone else to move 'em ;)

That's also a goodun;)

[bumpy]

My heavy speakers are sitting on carpet, with underfelt and on a concrete floor. So aside from spikes which of these recommendations would be good.

[Frazeur1]

Bumpy-I don't know what you are currently using, but if there is no need to move them every now and then, maybe try spikes if you haven't already, or leave them as they are. Otherwise, castors would be good too, or even try a hockey puck under each corner, cheap to try. Sometimes that is all it is, experimentation. Maybe you might hear something you like, or maybe not.

[bumpy]

Bumpy-I don't know what you are currently using, but if there is no need to move them every now and then, maybe try spikes if you haven't already, or leave them as they are. Otherwise, castors would be good too, or even try a hockey puck under each corner, cheap to try. Sometimes that is all it is, experimentation. Maybe you might hear something you like, or maybe not.

I do move them from time to time, and like the idea of hockey pucks. That is new to me so will give it a try. Thanks

[Pepperamip]

My heavy speakers are sitting on carpet, with underfelt and on a concrete floor. So aside from spikes which of these recommendations would be good.Chris I've got this exact speaker predicament. Got each my Klipsch on a thick wooden board at the mo but want to try some solid metal cones for a comparison and to try in conjunction.

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[Dylanthecat]

I use a series (5 or 6) granite floor tile sandwich with small self adhesive silicon rubber kitchen door stops as isolators between each layer (all from local DIY chains) then some larger heavy duty rubber feet on the base.

I am in the process of ordering some industrial pneumatic isolators (used for very sensitive industrial measuring equipment - and only around £7 each) that will bolt to a simple chassis on which the speakers stand.

My DM70 Continentals are on the granite sandwiches described above with the speakers steel support frame sitting on large heavy duty rubber pads that are used on professional car jacks. They have a slot in them that slides over the B&W frame perfectly (they were £2 each off the internet).

Regards, Martin

[Pepperamip]

Got two sets of these on their way supposedly made from ebony with a copper tip? Anyone tried similar? I'll report back in due course with my findings.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180917/accd7338792d18e1b9de61607e1eb937.jpg

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