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Sonatina II spikes and stability questions:

Does anybody have problems with the Sonatina II stock spikes? After installing them (my room is heavily carpetted), the speakers are not ver stable standing up (only 3 spikes per speaker). What you most of the owner out there are doing? Do you get bigger spikes? Are there any stands that will make these speakers stable? I rather use something that will make the speahers stance wider for stability that the longer spikes. Any suggestions are greatly absorbed. Thanks
jeanluc07
dill
2,536 posts
 
I have Sonatina I's and have installed new spikes with good results. Check out the link. There is also a company that sells outrigger straps that will give your speakers a wider footprint. Not sure of the name.

http://www.oregondv.com/2150spike.htm
fatparrot
1,314 posts
 
Personal preference, but because of size, weight, and location of the speakers (easy to accidentally bump into and possibly tip over, vs. equipment in a rack), I always use 4 devices under each corner of the speakers, not 3 devices (tripod style) as under my electronics!
jeanluc07 OP
21 posts
 
With the spikes, the bass performs wonderfully- a great difference than without spikes. But since it was design with 3 spikes, it is very unstable standing upright, especially on carpet. I guess I am hearing fromm owners that you all are OK with the unstable conditions???? If not, how did you solve that problem? Thanks
artmaltman
769 posts
 
I find it's pretty stable, but not as stable as it would be with four leveled spikes. I suspect he used three spikes because of the backward lean, the majority of the weight is on the back two spikes anyway.
Art
jeanluc07 OP
21 posts
 
I just called Sound Anchor to order base stands for these (have to be custom-made). I will have to wait 4 weeks to get them and test them out. I will let you all know my findings.
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