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KEF Reference 5-Isoacoustics GAIA?

I’ve posted before about my KEF Reference 5 speakers.  I’ve been experimenting with placement and found that moving them farther apart made a big improvement.  I also am trying the suggestions—I believe by Audiotroy— to toe the speakers inward some more to tame the treble. I love how the KEFs reproduce piano and cello music but violins sound too harsh and screechy for my taste.  I think the toe in helps.  Also, the violin sound may just be a result of the digital (CD) source.  I will see how violins sound on vinyl.  

One question.  I’ve been considering the Isoacoustics Gaia or pucks.  My speakers are on a hardwood floor, currently resting on the included spikes.   I’ve been in contact with Isoacoustics and they can provide a threaded rod to fit the outrigger of the KEFs if I go withnthe Gaia.  Has anyone tried these Isoacoustics products with KEF Reference 5s?  If so, I’d appreciate your thoughts.   Audiotroy, I woud be very interested in your experience.  I know that these products probably won’t impact the treble but may tighten up the bass.  
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audiotroy
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D2girls have u done this comparision of the Audio Magic vs the Niagra?

Do u think we would shell out $9k for a power conditioner that wasnt better then one we allready have?

You only know something by trial and error and  by doing comparisions.

Do u also not think it is easier to agree with the heard rather then going against it?

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ
mmcelyea
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I put the Gaia on my Focal Sopra 3 and they are very much worth the price in my case.
timlub
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@fast     A couple of recommendations... 1st,  put a rug or 2 on the floor in front of and in between you and the speakers.  Next, I strongly recommend the triangular type set up... Meaning your distance between the center of your speakers is the same as the distance from your speakers to your ears.  In this case,  you can normally get that full width distance before your soundstage will collapse, this gives you a large spacious stage.  Next,  What you stated for tow in is reverse.... a full tow in (pointed at your ears) will give you the fullest most detailed presentation, but can show peaks in the room or any abnormalities... So, start with a full tow, then turn the tow outward a few degrees at a time, until you have tamed your response or in this case the harshness or screeching sound.  I use a cheap laser pointer along the side of my speakers to get alignment correct between left and right channels.... 
This should help,  Good Luck,  Tim 
fast OP
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D2girls-if there were a rule about off topic posts then you would be gone too!

I was hoping for some advice about using the Gaias with my KEF Reference 5 speakers.  Instead, this has turned more into rants about dealers, who should post where, and other unrelated things.  How about this idea:  people should be free to post what they want and people are free to read—or not read—whatever they want?  D2, I personally don’t want you deciding what I can and can’t read and I doubt that others want you to be the judge of such things. That’s  the end result of your proposals.  Also, as I’ve mentioned, maybe you need to chill out a little.  This is supposed to be fun!  

As for Audio Doctor, I also have found them to be very helpful.  I don’t really blame a dealer for recommending products he sells.  Hopefully he sells them because he likes them.  I don’t blame a dealer for trying to attract customers as long as he is not too aggressive about it.  

I will await your attacking me.  
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tomic601
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OP - might i suggest before spending a pile of money ( which may well be warranted later ) invest in Jim Smith excellent book and buy a few simple but hyper effective precision setup tools: Leica Disto 2 is just $59
excessive toe is likely going to make your problem worse.

enjoy the music and your quest...
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