Under my tower speakers -- Isoacoustics Gaia, other options?
I have Ascend towers (45lbs each) on a concrete floor covered in thin wall to wall with an area rug on top of that. I am looking into different footers for my speakers and am curious what people with towers on concrete have tried and liked.
To my mind, something as expensive as Townshend platforms do not seem worth it, as they'd cost about a third of the price of the speakers themselves.
If you've tried Gaia III isolators or other kinds of feet for your speakers, especially on concrete floors, I'm curious to hear your observations. Thanks.
Concrete floor is about as good as it gets. Use spikes and make sure they pierce the carpet. A bit of a pain but worth it. I rock my speakers gently back and forth until they feel solid. Speakers like to be rigid and motionless as possible. The only need for vibration control is to prevent wood or suspended floors from resonating. |
@hilde45 I bought Gaia II for my Burmester BA31, I didn’t feel any difference on concrete floor. Moreover they stick on the floor tiles and it’s more difficult to move the speakers. I think it will make a difference on the wood floor. |
+1 @avanti1960 Also try Tiptoes if you can find them. Used them with excellent results back in the 80s. |
