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Isoacoustics Gaia ll footers plus carpet spikes

Where is the terminus for this perverse hobby?  I invested heavily in ATC 40 active floor standers only to be enticed with possible improvements using Gaia ll footers and carpet spikes.  I bit and voila, more discretionary income succumbed to the insanity.  

The footers performed the usual audiophile magic of cleaning up upper bass, providing a better foundation for low bass, stabilized the vocals.  Then the carpet spikes did more of the same and improved imaging.  Reminded me of the old days when we would place machined aluminum cones under floor standers and improve everything.

I wish all of this were psychoacoustic and I could return everything, but it seems all too tangible so it stays.
celtic66
emcdade
95 posts
 
I normally scoff at people who think they can tell anything about a system from a YouTube video...

BUT, there is an A/B demo of the Gaia’s on there from Pursuit Perfect System that is just crazy.  He’s got them on KEF refs and you can EASILY hear the improvements they are making.  Much more focused imaging and vocals.  Much more articulate bass, and even more extension.

I have Sopra 2’s and considering Isoacoustics demos the footers on these I’ve taken the plunge too.  $1,350 was a tough pill to swallow but I honestly can’t imagine any other upgrade for even 5 times that amount that would have that much impact.
spinaker01
491 posts
 
I saw that same video a few months ago and I have to agree the difference was very noticeable. Seriously considering the iii’s
toneranger58
128 posts
 
Emcdade, how have the footers worked out for you. I have the Sopra 2 speakers also. Results as expected, installation easy?

thanks. 
gjohns
83 posts
 
I bought the Gaia ll for my towers and the hype is real! The imaging appeared - I have not heard the Doors LA woman like this before.
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verdantaudio
1,469 posts
 
I am working on a subwoofer and machining feet was going to cost as much or more than just buying the Gaia IIIs and including them.  I have tried no feet and feet, not an alternative but they make a huge difference.  

As a result, I ship Orea pucks standard with my stands to place under my speakers.

When i introduce floor-standing speakers the Gaia feet will be standard.  Too good of a product to try and create a workaround.  
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