Geez, the only way to know is to try them in your own system. On my suspended wood floor I tried (1) no spikes (2) spikes (3) two inch slabs of flagstone with spikes (4) Herbies large gliders (5) Townshend Podiums. The Townshend Podiums worked the best (tighter bass, opened the soundstage and more depth, better placement and articulation of instruments). They are an essential component in my system. No "boiing" issues.
Townshend Springs under Speakers
I was very interested, especially with all the talk. I brought the subject up on the Vandersteen forum site, and Richard Vandersteen himself weighed in. As with everything, nothing is perfect in all circumstances. If the floor is wobbly, springs can work, if the speaker is on solid ground, 3 spikes is preferred.
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@nonoise I just replaced 6 sets of Geoff's springs with these to much better result https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MT1R4KZ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details |
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