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Speakers: Isolation?

Guys,

I’m trying to figure out the best method for setting down my stand mount speakers.

Currently I have a pair of hollow wooden cabinet stands ordered to measurement from eBay. These are pretty lightweight and do not use dense wood. They are laying atop thick butcher blocks acting as pliniths which are on a set of Mapleshade carpet heavyfooters (spiked). What’s the best way to effectively mount my speakers onto the stands?
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The heavier the speaker, the more inert it will be on top of Rollerblocks.  Have a look at my system, you will see I am using Rollerblocks double-stacked.  You just have to be careful when in the vicinity of the speakers.  Keep in mind, Rollerblocks are to be used in 3s, so that you get a three-point stand and then let gravity do all the heavy lifting.
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@james1969 so the metal ball is sandwiched between the top and bottom puck?  Thanks!  I'll check out your profile and look for your picture
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@james1969 nice system.  I'd be more comfortable using roller blocks on hardwood.  I'm on carpeting now.
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I'm in the same boat. We'd have to get a spiked platform for each speaker, then put the roller bearings between the platform and the speaker. My main problem is that my right speaker is right next to the door into the kids' playroom. It has to be very stable. My kids know to be careful, but friends' and neighbors' kids.. not so much 
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@dhpeck Thank you for the kind words.  My system is a work-in-progress.

@toddverrone Yes, there was one occasion where I almost tipped one of my speakers over, but I saved the day on that occasion.
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