spendor sp series isolate ot couple to stand?

[magical_mouse]

Hi i have a pair of spendor sp2/2 and use open metal stands, i have a choice of spikes or blu tack to use between the speaker and the stand, one will couple the other isolate. I would prefer to use blu tack to ensure the speaker will not fall off if knocked but am willing to use the spikes if necessary.

Any ideas

david

[Wakefield Turntables]

Why not have some fun and experiment? Remember to trust your ears, ultimately your the only one who will be able to hear a difference!

[walpurgis]

I dislike both. Spikes chew the finish up and BluTak rips veneer off. I use rubber pads or hard domes or non-spiky cones. If you're worried about speakers being knocked off the stands just keep anybody clumsy (or drunk :)) away from them. Or get foorstanders instead.

[JohnNB]

I've have a pair of Spendor SP1s. They're on open stands and are placed on suspended wooden floorboards and I had problems keeping them stable. I've tried spikes and blue tac, neither of which solved the problem. So I got two heavy patio stone slabs from B&Q, and placed 5kg weights on each speaker. It stopped them rocking around and transformed the sound. I suspect the SP1s are heavier than are SP2s, but this relatively cheap option maybe worth a try.