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LS50 and Big Fat Dots

I have a pair of LS50s placed at the ends of a credenza and don't have room to place them on stands.

I have been using those time rubber feet that came with the speakers bur was wondering if using something like Herbies Big Fat Dots would make any perceptible improvement in the sound.

Actually they are sound pretty good powered by a NAD D7050. The credenza is very sturdy made of real wood, but when I put my hand on it I still sense some vibrations. Perhaps this vibration may be muddied the sound in some way. I'm frankly not sure because I'm not sure what would be the best performance of the speakers and amplification. What kind of improvement should I expect it it does work?

On a final note, I thought about the big fat dots because they seem to be very non-descript and will not affect the decor of the living room.

Does anyone has any experience with this product and can give some information?
tvfreak
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andysf
269 posts
 
I used these under my Spendor 3/5 on the top of a shelf. Gave me a slightly clearer sound and tightened up the bass. I had experimented with other things like brick and stone slabs but these were the best.
Eventually bought some Skylan stands and those were even better, of course.
tvfreak OP
42 posts
 
Lowrider57, Thanks for your answers and yes, I do realize that the Dots will replace the original feet of the speaker. My expectation is that it will help to improve the bass. Should I expect other improvements too?

I will give them a try. If it does some damage to the sound I can always go back to the original feet that came with the speakers.
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lowrider57
5,418 posts
 
They worked for Andysf, so I think you'll have good luck with them. If not, don't go back to the stock feet; they are usually made of rubber or sorbothane and are only there to level the speaker.

If you don't like the sound, contact the website for advice and Herbie (Steve) will answer. Look thru the Q&A at the bottom of the Isolation pages for ideas. (Interesting reading, in fact some of my questions regarding products are still posted).

FYI, there are many other companies who make footers for speakers.
johnnyb53
3,510 posts
 
I don't think dots are nearly enough to isolate vibrating loudspeakers from a
large wooden resonating credenza. Have you thought about trying Auralex
Monitor Isolation Pads?

They are designed specifically to isolate desktop monitors from
desktops.
chayro
3,016 posts
 
I don't think you can predict how different footers will affect the sound of a speaker. There are just too many variables involved. However, Herbies offer a money-back guarantee on everything, so you're at minimal risk.
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