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Post by peterthebutcher on Jan 7, 2024 9:53:47 GMT
I have been offered a set of these (they match the weight of the speakers etc), was just wondering if the claims that are made from both the manufacturer and people on the forums are within reason. I have at the moment Soundcare SuperSpikes that sit on 1cm thick (about) granite slabs, that sit on a thick underlay and carpet, that covers a wood floor, skimmed with a layer of concrete. Would using a set improve the sound, either placing them directly on the carpet or on the granite slabs? Thoughts
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Post by macca on Jan 7, 2024 10:01:03 GMT
This is one of those things where you really have to try it.
like turntables pretty much anything you do to a speaker will change the sound. Just raising it half an inch by putting feet under it will make a change.
Too many variables to say if they will be good or bad in any situation. If you have a solid floor them being an improvement is less likely IMO.
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Post by misterc on Jan 7, 2024 11:38:29 GMT
I have had quite a few in over the year, I would say they have a positive effect but for speakers they end up being expensive for what they are. Other options are available which imho perform better, easier to adjust and move (to dial in the speakers) plus offer a far superior build quality and price advantage
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Post by lurch on Jan 7, 2024 13:17:38 GMT
I used Gaia ii on my Summits sat on 30mm marble slabs (with quartered double thickness cheapo cork backed coasters at each corner to give 1mm clearance to carpet) on a suspended wood floor, and now have Gaia iii on my SF Toy Towers (same slabs). I found with both speakers that they cleaned & tightened up the bass, removing smear that I didn't realise I had until it was gone. This cleaning up/tightening of the bass inturn led to more defined airey mids and hf.
Are you able to try before you buy? If not I still have my Gaia iis you can borrow for the cost of postage to try them out if you want.
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Post by peterthebutcher on Jan 7, 2024 15:33:17 GMT
Are you able to try before you buy? If not I still have my Gaia iis you can borrow for the cost of postage to try them out if you want. thank you, I will let you know, as have a couple of things going on this month (hospital and dentist app) |
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Post by lurch on Jan 7, 2024 16:20:40 GMT
Double post from above WTF!
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Post by hifinutt on Jan 7, 2024 17:11:16 GMT
yes they can make a huge difference . definately worth trying . every single person i know who uses them loves them
I use iso pucks under every speaker ranging from mini to the 76 version suitable for heavy speakers
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Post by robbiegong on Jan 7, 2024 18:10:16 GMT
I have had quite a few in over the year, I would say they have a positive effect but for speakers they end up being expensive for what they are. Other options are available which imho perform better, easier to adjust and move (to dial in the speakers) plus offer a far superior build quality and price advantage Have to agree. In terms of bang for buck coupled with importantly doing the job effectively the Soundcare SuperSpikes are excellent and pretty much all you need. I too have thought about these fancy big buck Gais's and then come to my senses. At the end of the day getting floorstanders up from being directly coupled to the floor always is an improvement, improvement in focus and tightening things up. With the SuperSpikes you have, keep your cash for something else, better still send it to me for this advice; 1. Tighten the screws around all your drivers 2. Tighten al the screws of your amp(s) case, in fact wont hurt to tighten the case/cover screws of all your kit, cdp etc 3. Make sure all your connections, interconnects, binding posts etc are tight 4. Make sure your wires, power cables, interconnects etc are separated ie: not touching .... I'll be very surprised if you dont find things sound even better after  |
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