Speaker Isolation tweaks ?


Hi everyone,

I want to tweak my bookshelf speaker(Revival Atalante 3) isolation.So my speakers have small isolation feet attached to the speaker, which in turn just rests on top of my speaker stand. So technically not attached to the speaker stand. These are sand filled stands with adjustable spikes, resting on a hardwood floor. I currently use dimes underneath the spikes to prevent holes in my hardwood floors. So would something like the IsoAcoustics Gaia isolators work, by replacing my existing spikes with the Gaia isolators ? seems these are to be attached to floor standing speakers. If so, the Gaia iii is for speakers less then 40 lbs, but do you include the speaker stands ?

I kind of want to stay away from adhesives. Don't want to stain or mark up my speakers.

Anyway maybe people can share their thoughts on how they approach speaker isolation  with bookshelf speakers on stands.

Cheers

 

 

128x128bunkertoy

You mention that they are bookshelf speakers: My suggestion would be to use Black Ravioli big pads and put at least 10lbs of bricks or something heavy on top of the speakers. You’ll need additional weight to tame cabinet vibrations

Lots of different input on this topic.... Making it even harder to decide.

So I got a chance to buy Quadspire QX7 Isolators. Half the price I see them for online. Not sure if they will do much.

These are just stainless steel feet that take in the plinth. Anyone know anything about these ? Am I still better of getting Gaia Isolators ?

I've purchased some IsoAcoustics ISO-Puck minis. only cost $90. Bit of a cheap experiment.

Still wondering if maybe I should get some stainless steel Floor Protectors and Enhancers. They hold the spikes and protect the hardwood floor.

https://www.dedicatedaudio.com/products/quadraspire-qx7-floor-protectors-and-enhancers

if you can hear the difference, nothing should stop you from spending thousands on a piece of rubber