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Best way to spike a large tower ( 100 lbs +)

 So once you finally get them right where you want them, and wish to spike them right there, what is the best way? Im on carpet so I can't slide them once they are spiked. Is it safe to tilt and do one side, than tilt back for the other? Seems like that could put a lot of pressure on the first 2 spikes and maybe damage the base. If I flip them upside down and put all 4 spikes in I will never get them back in the exact spot. Is there a simple trick Im missing? Thanks in advance for any suggestions...
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gdnrbob
4,411 posts
 
That speaker jack from Wilson is just an overpriced version of this:
https://www.calcarcover.com/product/low-profile-billet-aluminum-jack/705

Still better is to have another person hold the speaker while you insert and level the spike. As the old saying goes:
Many hands make light work.
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stringreen
6,371 posts
 
I have Vandersteen 5A's....they are spiked on a Travertine tile/cement floors.   Tried those easy slide footers....ruined the sound....a very large step backward.
n80
2,107 posts
 
I would only use the sliders to position the speaker.
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markalarsen
630 posts
 
Every spike I have is adjustable so there is no need to shim. Try Herbie’s cones. Big plus for me.
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