Since the speaker is coupled to the podium I don’t see how it can’t move in sync with the podium. It is possible I guess that the top of the speaker might move less than the bottom of the speaker which is closest to the podiums. What matters most is that you heard an improvement. Happy listening !
Footers under new speakers
Hi , I’m seeking advice regarding footers and/or platforms under my speakers. I purchased Tekton Double Impact’s and have heavy shag carpet and padding over a cement slab floor. House is 35 years old, cement is thick and well cured. I’m from that old mindset of spikes into cement and I am looking for an improvement. I’ve looked online at Gaia footers and Herbie's Studded Giant Gliders. I emailed Herbie’s and specifically inquired about the studded gliders alone on the DI’s over carpet. I asked about stability and was told the speakers were “ heavy enough “. Unfortunately I just set up the DI’s temporarily to get a little break in time. They are without any footers upright on my carpet. At 115 lbs the speaker does about zero to compress the carpet. I understand weight Vs footprint is abysmal but they won’t even stand straight. I’ll probably put the spikes on for a bit until I formulate a plan. But my first concern is that Herbie’s gliders alone are not enough and due to the minimum cost of the speakers I am struggling with purchasing Gaia’s footers and footer spikes. The seismic stands look exceptional, but I’m trying to be frugal. So I’m looking for suggestions like, gliders or dots with or without spikes on wood / stone plinths spiked to the floor. My goal is to try some sort decoupling (Gliders / Springs / Dots) AND eliminate the need of having to rely on the carpet being compressed. And yes I have cheap speakers and seek a cheap solution, so I get that limitation. Unfortunately I can’t afford Tannoy’s or Fynes to compliment my 180 watt tube mono blocs for at least a year. Cheers , Mike B.
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Thank you gentlemen for all of your input. I pulled the trigger on a pair of Townsend size 3’s with appropriate cells this morning. I also appreciate the input from others regarding the Auva’s and am looking hard at those too. I have a pending kitchen/den remodel in about 2 months. That job includes 950 sq feet of glue down oak flooring. Then my wife gets her own system in the remodeled den. Im planning on purchasing the Auva’s for her speakers. She’ll probably take the ZU’s or maybe the Klipsh Heresy II’s which I will mod for her. On a side note I see a few moderator deleted entry’s, I wonder if that was from Townsend as they contacted me personally based on my post. FWIT I made the purchase directly through AGON on the posted advertisement, so there was zero attempt to circumvent any commission that they are surely entitled to. Best Wishes and thanks to all, Mike B. |
@buellrider97 I will be interested in hearing your impressions. I can't will myself to spend that much. lol. If I spend any money, I'd probably do the level 3 upgrade on my MicroZotl preamp. |
They are $1600 new stock delivered off AGON. The 100’s are not much less. I plan on getting the 70’s for my lighter speakers in the near future. Also if I go to subs , I’ll try them with that. I value your input and it was a tough decision. I can get a pair of Tekton subs relatively cheap. I’ll have to wait and see after the correct setup. I’m on the wrong wall with a cheap op amp and I’m shaking the walls. Going to try 12wpc tubes soon. |
I was close to pulling the trigger on a set of Auva 70's. They're still around $900 for the set. I'm running a pair of REL subs that sit just outside of my mains. I understand vibration going through the floor, but wouldn't my mains also pick up bass through the air? I haven't spent enough time researching the benefit of footers and how they help when I'm sitting on concrete. I've had my speakers on wood floors and I totally understand how bad that can be. |
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