Jaykobe Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 The consensus seems to be that attaching isolation feet like Isoacoustics to speakers, improves the sound. But would there still be a benefit of using these isolation feet, if the speakers are placed on carpeted, concrete floor?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray4410 Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 6 hours ago, Jaykobe said: The consensus seems to be that attaching isolation feet like Isoacoustics to speakers, improves the sound. But would there still be a benefit of using these isolation feet, if the speakers are placed on carpeted, concrete floor?. https://isoacoustics.com/home-audio-isolation-products/gaia-carpet-disks/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusD Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 I just fitted Herbies giant gliders to my Tannoy Monitor Gold stands, and not only does it make the big lumps easy to push around (the speaker and stand are close to 100kg) it has really cleaned up the bass. I was a bit leery of all the claims on the website, but they actually work. My floor is concrete slab with underlay and carpet. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregWormald Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 15 hours ago, Jaykobe said: The consensus seems to be that attaching isolation feet like Isoacoustics to speakers, improves the sound. But would there still be a benefit of using these isolation feet, if the speakers are placed on carpeted, concrete floor?. The IsoAcoustics Gaia made a definite improvement with my speakers. Since the carpet and underlay are thin and the speakers heavy (130kg each) they told me I didn't need the carpet disks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasabijim Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 i got benefits with my 30kg floor standers on a carpet over concrete i have them each on a 1-in timber slab which in turn is on spikes it's not a massive nigh and day compared to spiking the speakers - but that bit more balanced with additional clarity and crispness across the freq range 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al.M Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 The link to the product shows many pointed feet, which would poke through the carpet to the floor beneath and be effectively similar to singular spiked feet on a hard floor commonly used to decouple or minimise surface contact with the floor. If correct then the carpet should not make any difference other than sound absorption (sound from drivers travelling in the air). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almikel Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 On 11/10/2022 at 8:43 PM, Al.M said: effectively similar to singular spiked feet on a hard floor commonly used to decouple Spikes couple vibrations/noise, they don't decouple/isolate. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muon* Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 On 11/10/2022 at 12:47 AM, Jaykobe said: The consensus seems to be that attaching isolation feet like Isoacoustics to speakers, improves the sound. But would there still be a benefit of using these isolation feet, if the speakers are placed on carpeted, concrete floor?. Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aechmea Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Spikes (cones actually) through the carpet into the concrete below were a fundamental change for the better for me. They added stability /rigidity to the speakers which in my case are very tall, wide and thin with completely useless small ' T feet'. They just floated/wobbled on the carpet, destroying any imaging, Images snapped into focus afterwards. Nothing above the carpet was at all useful in my situation, so therefore, like everything in life "it depends". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregWormald Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Assuming that vibration in a hi-fi set-up is similar to (or the same as) the physics of a sprung mass, then the mass, spring rate, frequency of vibration, and damping are all interrelated, and getting maximally beneficial results would be a very complex task. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbco Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 my floor has always been concrete, but the sound of my Proac DT8's was dramatically cleaned up with Isoacoustics Gaia 3's. The image separation is more apparent, while microdetails are more easily discernable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steever Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 (edited) Isoacoustics point out that it's not just about isolation but control of frequencies too. So, while carpet isolates, it may not manage the frequencies at play in a way Isoacoustics claim can be of benefit. I have carpet over a slab. I've used granite pavers on large cones to pierce the carpet. My speakers then sit on Gaia's on the pavers. Works very well for me. Edited October 27, 2022 by Steever 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaykobe Posted October 28, 2022 Author Share Posted October 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Steever said: Isoacoustics point out that it's not just about isolation but control of frequencies too. So, while carpet isolates, it may not manage the frequencies at play in a way Isoacoustics claim can be of benefit. I have carpet over a slab. I've used granite pavers on large cones to pierce the carpet. My speakers then sit on Gaia's on the pavers. Works very well for me. So a definite, noticeable improvement over just the spikes going into carpet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steever Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 35 minutes ago, Jaykobe said: So a definite, noticeable improvement over just the spikes going into carpet? I think so, yes. Plus, the speakers are more stable. As stable, anyway, as they can be on Gaia's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregWormald Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 @Jaykobe If you haven't seen my review of the Gaias it's here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
075Congo Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 I have a pair of Wilson Benesch Vector Floorstanders and recently fitted some Montaudio Rangitoto Isolation Footers under the spikes. Each footer can handle up to 20kg so the Vectors were easily supported. Have tried Isoacoustic Gaia 111........the Montaudios provide more stable support and improved the quality of bass output and overall sound quality. $399 for 8. Worth checking out. 22mm high with O-rings top and 2 underneath each footer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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