suspending monitors from the ceiling

They use to do Bose 901s suspended. Is that telling you something?

I've seen those thing hanging all around the top of a skating ring. Some one broke in a stole them. Stupid idea. First rule: One ton speakers will slow down the riff raff.

1972 or 4 or something.. That was funny.. They rolled the old VOTT back out.. Worked perfect..

Regards

What is the difference between suspension and springs which allows movement in all directions? Townshend's platforms come to mind.

I don't know Townhend's products but here are the requirements for a great speaker stand:

1 - Prevents the speakers from coupling to the floor, and creating a new sound source in the floor.

2 - Fixes the speaker cabinet in 3 dimensions so it is impossible for the drivers to move them.

#2 is why several audiphiles have reported good results simply putting 10 lb weights on top.  #1 is often well achieved by minimizing the surface area contact from the speaker to the floor, or bookshelf.

I hung some speakers from the ceiling with some high test fishing line when I was about 20, but that thought hasn't occurred to me since.

I just wanted to complement my deprivation tank that was outfitted with some inwall speakers by having a second system that is more open and airy.