Stack Audio Auva speaker isolators


A set of used IcoAcoustics Gaia came up for sale.

Some Google searches later, I came upon this review by Hans Beekhuyzen comparing the Gaia to Stack Audio Auva. I’ve enjoyed his reviews.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saGfGSdLwZg&ab_channel=TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel

This came up at the same time

https://www.hifipig.com/stack-audio-auva-loudspeaker-isolators/

Had discussions with Josh at Stack Audio about suitability with stand mounts and speaker stands.

Paid for a set of Auva70 today. Will evaluate at a later date.

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

jerrybj

Sounds interesting. There is frequently talk here about the importance of room treatment, and I know that it's important; but I think that some members are really missing out on realizing the performance of their speakers and other components if they haven't tried some of these isolation/vibration draining devices. They can mske a wonderful improvement in sound quality, especially with speakers.

@roxy54

I am sceptical of many things. How can that possibly make an audible difference? I’ve had to eat my words (or really, my thoughts) a few times.

The biggest was system supports. Had sorbothane and Vibrapods. Couldn’t really tell the difference. Four years ago, upgraded to Black Ravioli Pads. I was won over. Even better moving from Black Ravioli Pads to their Big Pads.

Same thing with the change in speaker stands to Sound Anchors. Scepticism has now been packed away, as the improvement is very noticeable.

Likely I will hear an improvement with the Stack Audio Auva as well.