Boy, Oh Boy! Towshend!


OK, I have elevated my belief in isolation.  For the first time I feel I have entered the Hi Fidelity zone.  About 3 weeks ago I purchased the Townshend Speaker Bars.  My muddy bass cleaned up, I have better imaging, clarity, precision, speed and focus.  My buddy who is not not into HiFi but has followed my adventures, was blown away.  He said, "OK, now I get why you do this."  Best money spent! 

Denon DL160 (re-tipped by Soundsmith) > Thorens TD150 > McIntosh 8900 > ALK Extreme Slope in Klipsch Belles.  Just another step in the long journey, but a Giant Step for my enjoyment.  My system took a large enough step forward that I am drawn into listening to all of my 2K plus albums again just to enjoy them in a new way. Great people to deal with too, even with Brexit messing things up.  Highly recommended!
I am not associated with them in any way, just want to pass it on.
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It is pretty crazy watching my 125 lb 20"x30" Belles float. When I touch them they move like a suspended turntable. It would make me nervous if they were on stands. Definitely want to secure them.

That I would like to see. Speakers safety-wired, like the hood on a Mustang. Way cool.


Lots of things work to isolate speakers and make a big difference in sound when needed (not always needed). It’s not rocket science and need not cost a fortune.
@arthur1260 - scratch the idea of using open cell foam on the front of your stands, I just tried it with 4" foam from the floor to base of speakers, it didn’t make any noticeable difference. And my stands when I rap my knuckles on them they ring a little.

Mapman is correct, experimentation isn’t going to cost you much to get an idea if it’s going to benefit you or not. The Townshend products have been developed over decades of experience, and rarely don’t improve the sound of speakers in my experience, and many reports here in Agon. An example of probably not needed is electrostatic panel speakers for example, well unless it has a sub built in, or dipole speakers...etc.

Many of us have been trying to get the word out, because we want others to get a the benefits of isolation technology. There’s plenty of threads where isolation is used on all types of devices, the greatest improvement across the board, seems to be speakers, it affects both the analog and digital crowd.

And millercarbon, before you go there about analog - Anti-NIKE
Just Don’t Do IT! hahahahaha
Speakers safety-wired, like the hood on a Mustang.
F1 cars have wheel tethers, pretty cool safety feature.


+1 ozzy oi oi oi - sorry I just had to
My Townshend turntable isolation platform will be delivered tomorrow. John is fantastic to work with. For those who might worry about the overseas wait...don’t. I ordered it less than a week ago and it is here.
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