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Speaker platform

I wanted to know opinions on speaker platforms. I will be custom ordering a new audio equipment rack (Tiger Maple )and amplifier (Tiger Maple ) platforms from Timbernation for my new Audio Research REF 750s.  I was wondering is it a good idea to also have platforms under my speakers. I have the B&W 800 Matrix. They do have a platform used to stand them up. But not sure what they are made of. Also I have solid oak floors. Thanks. 

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celtic66
1,668 posts
 

Covered ad nauseam.  General consensus on this forum seems: Isoacoustics Gaia footers work well for most and the Townshend Podiums are superior to those and cost a lot more money.  There are some really good observations when searched.

jerrybj
866 posts
 

Could have a look at Stack Audio Auva, well reviewed alongside the IsoAcoustics Gaia.

tablejockey
3,916 posts
 

I once had Mapleshades slabs/cherry finished to match floorstanders.

Stunning looks. Made the $3500 speakers look $10K.

Didn't "improve" SQ,   but did  not degrade sonics.

Mapleshade maybe a little more refined finish work, but you'll pay for it.

 

ghdprentice
7,052 posts
 

I can’t think of an incident where Townshend Podiums were introduced and there was anything but endless praise. They are a no brainer.

 

Amazing system you have!

recklesskelly
330 posts
 

@ghdprentice Should give this a read as there appears to be a challenger to the Townshend Podiums. I have the Auva 100's on order to stick under my Sonus faber Maxima Amator's. I respect Paul's opinions and he is also not one to get to hung up on $. I put him right there with Darko. 

 https://theaudiophileman.com/auva-isolator-feet-from-stack/

https://stackaudio.co.uk/auvaisolator/

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