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Speaker tweak

I've read that some folks put weights on top of their speakers to help with speaker resonance. I have a pair of Dynaudio 72's. I'm using spikes onto a carpeted floor. Last night, I experimented with setting one brick on top of each speaker. Each speaker was covered with a thin cloth so as not to damage the finish. I don't know if it was my imagination but the sound seemed to tighten up especially in the lower regions. The highs appeared to be slightly more etched but not overly so. The results were significant enough to make me want to experiment with other weights. Does anyone have any suggestions on other weights such as brass that might work. I thought about the Mapleshade heavyhats but I was hoping to find something a bit cheaper while at the same time acceptable in appearance. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
jimmymac
bigtee
803 posts
 
Couple your speakers to the floor as best as possible. Spikes should penetrate to something solid under any carpet.
As mention above, sand is the way to go. It also puts more pressure on the spikes.
octopus
52 posts
 
If you want more weight than sand can provide, go to a gun shop and get a bag of #9 lead shot for reloading shotgun shells. Putting the lead shot in freezer bags as described above does a nice job.
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jayctoy
4,073 posts
 
rewire them with good silver wire like siltech, this
works, my friend and tried every wt. we can think of
it improves no doubt but in a very small subtle effect,
its cheaper, no skills require,or use use good copper
if your sysrem is on the bright side to rewire.
subaruguru
1,375 posts
 
$125 for small plates?!
brucegel
151 posts
 
Right on SEAN great tweak at a no nonsense price.But-But-But it can't be any good, it didn't cost enough!
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