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speaker coupling question

I have the Nola Boxer speakers and have them on some good sand filled stands coupled to the top plate with blu-tac.  the stands at the bottom are spiked through carpet to a cement slab which is very uneven.  Its difficult to get these spikes completely even so my question is what would be an alternative to get better coupling?  thanks for any info.
radiomanjh
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georgehifi
10,312 posts
 
I was finally able to get the spikes even where the stands are solid to the cement slab, but wow it did take a while. I think whoever put that slab in had a hangover!


That's why spikes are adjustable, and yes a PITA to setup, once done don't move them.


Cheers George

meerzistar
232 posts
 
Cement slab being substantial speakers may sound even better as one with the floor, anchored somehow. Anchoring methods may not be as attractive though ;) 
erik_squires
16,164 posts
 
+1 for 3 point feet/spikes. 

However, you want minimal contact surface, but as rigid a placement as you can.  That is, you don't want the speakers floating in the air.  You want them rigidly fixed in the 3 dimensional space. Any sort of solid 3 point footers that allow you to adjust the tilts will work, then add 20-40 lbs of weight to the speakers. :) 
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