Townshend Springs under Speakers

It is also important to remember, wether golden ears, a chef, or even a sound professional, we are each unique and can hear things differently. We have subjective sonic preferences and particular auditory sensitivities that cause us to focus in on certain aspects of sound and tone. It is easy to understand why one person appreciates a subtle sonic difference while another misses it completely. An acute sonic sensitivity/preference can be at play. Many other subtle mind/ear scenarios are at play that I certainly don’t understand.

I guess the longer I live as an audiophile and music lover the more I understand and leave room for our varying experiences with the same tweaks and equipment.
For example, I suffer from a little tinnitus that can be triggered by certain gear and systems. Townshend Pod products under both my speakers and gear have allowed me to actually turn up the volume more without triggering my tinnitus. Fun to listen at these louder levels from time to time. I could not do this with other footers in place. This alone makes the Pods a great addition for me that someone else would miss entirely. This is but one single example of our auditory differences and sensitivities.

@prof 

When you're able, please do share your impressions of the Townshend bars.

I currently have a set in transit - and would welcome others' experiences.

Since I can't afford new speakers - I'm challenged with extracting every last ounce of synergy from the ones I have.  I'm no physicist, but "decoupling" the speakers seemed like a plausible strategy.

Terry

@grannyring, well stated. There are so many individual variables in play. In the end people must choose what sounds best to them regardless of how others may judge their choices. .The vast options available in High End audio allow and encourage these very individual outcomes.
Charles

charles,
I can easily switch from work to audiophile mode.  I do it every day.Also, I can generally "turn off" my sound editing mode to watch movies.

Hear Yee, EVP Bargain Hunters, Hear Yee:

IF you assume/believe the idea is absolutely correct (or just want to find out), it seems to me:

The ’exact’ density/vibration dissipation, for your ’exact’ speaker’s weight/bottom surface, (perhaps uneven weight distribution on each individual pad), is rocket science. The results choosing from a chart with weight ranges indicating ’average’ will either be ’good enough’ or it won’t, certainly not exact.

My heavy speakers, 3 EVP’s each: Six 4x4 x 1" thick, HD Felt = $1,134. add tax, ship, say $1,200.

https://avroomservice.com/store-evp/

the ’weight’ chart says 3 4x4 HD Felt are good for 36 to 228 lbs. That ain’t rocket science.

https://avroomservice.com/evp-2/#evp-select

Perhaps I will try these 3-1/4" square washing machine feet, 2 x 4 = 8 for $36. add tax, pick up, say $40.,

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-Anti-Vibration-Pads-4-Pack-69001HD/301857647?MERCH=REC-_-searchViewed-_-NA-_-301857647-_-N

or, something else that seems worth a try

See if they are ’good enough’. Certainly enough to explore the concept without parting with $1,200.

presumably rubber would stay in place

I could glue some felt on the bottom of the rubber to adjust toe-in as needed for 1 or 2 listeners as I now do using hard plastic dual wheel furniture casters with tight axels (no axel wobble). I also adjust toe-in infrequently to narrow a too-wide stereo image. Front inside corner remains on the mark; front outside corner moves in/out around 3" for 2 listeners (enclosure front is 20" wide)
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