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Isolation Platform to Raise & Isolate Loudspeakers
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Today I purchased a couple of Auralex Subdude isolation platforms for my Klipsch Forte IIIs. I own a smaller one for my REL T9i and it works wonderfully.
The designer of the Forte IIIs has stated in an interview (I think) that the Fortes could benefit from being raised off the floor, but I also read (somewhere) that using spikes or something that does not cover the entire base of the speaker can create coupling/decoupling issues. Who knows?
At any rate, these will raise the speakers a mere 1.75". I do, however, know that the Subdude is wonderful with a subwoofer as I have used it to great results.
Does anyone have any experience with this issue/situation? I'll certainly report back on whether there is an improvement. Currently my Fortes are sitting on a suspended oak hardwood floor.
Today I purchased a couple of Auralex Subdude isolation platforms for my Klipsch Forte IIIs. I own a smaller one for my REL T9i and it works wonderfully.
The designer of the Forte IIIs has stated in an interview (I think) that the Fortes could benefit from being raised off the floor, but I also read (somewhere) that using spikes or something that does not cover the entire base of the speaker can create coupling/decoupling issues. Who knows?
At any rate, these will raise the speakers a mere 1.75". I do, however, know that the Subdude is wonderful with a subwoofer as I have used it to great results.
Does anyone have any experience with this issue/situation? I'll certainly report back on whether there is an improvement. Currently my Fortes are sitting on a suspended oak hardwood floor.
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@jbhiller I'm considering a Symposium Acoustics Svelte speaker set. I'm using their Foundation Rack and a couple of other platforms with good results under other gear. https://i.postimg.cc/cHTTzrtT/sveltespeakerset.jpg |
@thyname IsoAcoustics GAIA line No way would I put a Klipsch Heritage line speaker on feet or spikes. They weren't designed to have a cavity beneath the speaker. Paul W. Klipsch himself has noted in his designs that a cavity beneath the speaker can "ruin" bottom octave reproduction. Now on speakers that are designed on feet or spikes I totally agree that the GAIA line often provides a nice improvement. I use them on my Spendor D7s and like the improvement. |
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