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Should I spike my B&W 804D's

Hello,
I own a set of B&W 804D's. Right now I have them set up on the rubberized feet that they came with. I have them in the final posistion that I want them in and they sound great. I am contemplating putting them on the spike feet. I just dont want to damage my hardwood floors. Does spiking them really make a difference on hardwood? I guess there is only one way to find out. Is there any case where the rubberized feet would be prefered over the spikes? How do you guys have your speakers set up on hardwood? Thanks alot.

Andy
andyprice44
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tomcy6
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There are brass discs with a depression in the center that are sold so that you can use spikes by putting the tip of the spike in the depression and not damage your wooden floors, if you don't have a lot of drunken parties at your house.
wolf_garcia
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Vibrapods...try 'em...be like me.
andyprice44 OP
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thanks for the insight guys. I am hesitant to mess with it too much. It is already sounding really good to my ears. I'm just always trying for that last little tweak. I fear I am at the point of diminishing returns though as far as speaker setup goes.
andyprice44 OP
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I may just try them out on the spikes anyway. My curiosity is getting the better of me. I will report back after I listen to them for a few days on the spikes.
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ozzy
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Check out Herbies speaker sliders. Not only do they accept spikes , but you can move the speakers without damaging the floor. I have them under my Andra 2's that weigh 215 lbs each and I am able to easily move them around my room. My room is carpeted, but I believe that they will work with wood floors also.
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