Isolation footers for ATC SCM100A


I just purchased a used pair of ATC 100A speakers, and they come with the manufacturer’s iron OEM stands.  On my current pair of ATC 40 towers, I’m using Herbie’s threaded Stud Glider footers for decoupling.

I’m considering using the Stud Gliders with the 100s, tapping thread holes into the stand bottoms, and perhaps also employing sorbothane pads where the speakers contact the stands.

Does that sound like a reasonable approach?  Or would there be an alternate way to use the Herbie’s footers?  Any advice welcome.

Thanks,

JAMES

jimboman

A Material worthwhile considering to produce a Sub Plinth or Sub Sub Plinth > Sub Plinth to mount the Speakers on is a Resin Impregnated Densified Wood Board, which has well known producers from Brands known as Panzerholz or Permali.

A more recent discovery has shown the material can be found with improved aesthetics as seen in the Link.   

REZYWOOD - gefärbtes, stabilisiertes & hochverdichtetes Ahorn Holz | Designholz 

There is quite a bit of info out there to assist with understanding why this material has been suggested.

Also as a user of the Material, It would be rude not to make known that very attractive End Sound is able to be produced with this material, when used as parts in a design for a support structure.

My only experience is with Isoacoustic’s and it’s been mixed. The Gaia One’s made a HUGE difference with my KEF Reference 5’s and a very slight difference with the Sonus Farber Amati G5’s.

BTW, what kind of floor is under your new speakers?

Thanks @buellrider97 for the info re your process, and the thread, which I've also been following.  I will definitely reach out to Stack Audio and Tough Nut to see what they recommend regarding the stands, etc.

And thanks @pindac for the note about the Resin board.  Will check out the link.

@curiousjim, thanks for reminding me to mention that the speakers will sit on a bamboo hardwood floor, on top of a concrete slab.  In this setup, I found the Herbie's Stud Gliders helped to focus the bass nicely.

Best,

JAMES.

Over 45 years I have tried spikes (‘80s), decoupling spring and bearing loaded footers (90s), and decoupling platforms (‘00s).  As a technology, platforms gave me the best performance.  The best I have found and my current reference is Townsend Seismic Platforms.   Read reviews and webpage claims regarding improvements in SQ. I can verify all are true. There are others on this forum use them as well, and I do not remember anything but positive comments.  Customer service was very helpful in sizing and specifying the right model for my speakers.  

I’ve used Gaia's and Herbie’s with ATCs previously, but have settled on Stack Audio’s Auva’s and have been pleased with performance, price, and appearance.