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Old 18-06-2009, 7:39 PM   #1
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Granite isolation under speakers, spike or not to spike!

I just did this diy upgrade (argos granite chopping boards ) am quite impressed with the result sound wise (other reason was steadying my wobbly iQ5's on carpet, much better on solid flat surface)

BUT

this leads to another quandry...

Do I ditch the spikes on the iQ5's and put rubber dome pads underneath (to me seems better, will be dead flat without spike faffing adjustment, plus cant skate around on the granite surface)

What have you guys done with your floorstanders on granite platforms?
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Old 18-06-2009, 9:21 PM   #2
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Re: Granite isolation under speakers, spike or not to spike!

Hi. Ive got some ms avanti 902i's on stands on spikes on granite downstairs.
I think they sound good.

Upstairs i have some XTZ' 93WMT's on their own Floor stand 99's (no spikes just rubber) and then on granite slabs from tescos.

To my ears, both setups definately improved using the slabs.
Particularly upstairs where the floor is boarded and leaks sound, the granite seems to both tighten and isolate the sound.

So i think its just down to your own ears really. see if you prefer with or without the spikes? p

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Old 19-06-2009, 7:47 AM   #3
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Re: Granite isolation under speakers, spike or not to spike!

thanks P, definitely impressed with how its tightened up the sound noticed the difference right away

I think I might try some rubber feet apart from anything it will stop them being able to be moved so easily on the granite (plus lowering them a bit more than the spikes to making them less topple over-able)

Going to get another for for my sub now
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Old 19-06-2009, 1:47 PM   #4
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Re: Granite isolation under speakers, spike or not to spike!

cheers. I dont think youll notice any reduction in quality. And if you need them more secure then definately go the rubber route. Homebase sell some pretty good stick on rubber pads if i remember.

Ive also got my sub on one of the Tesco granite slabs.

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thanks P, definitely impressed with how its tightened up the sound noticed the difference right away

I think I might try some rubber feet apart from anything it will stop them being able to be moved so easily on the granite (plus lowering them a bit more than the spikes to making them less topple over-able)

Going to get another for for my sub now

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Old 19-06-2009, 2:09 PM   #5
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Re: Granite isolation under speakers, spike or not to spike!

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cheers. I dont think youll notice any reduction in quality. And if you need them more secure then definately go the rubber route. Homebase sell some pretty good stick on rubber pads if i remember.

Ive also got my sub on one of the Tesco granite slabs.

I had a look at the Tesco site last evening, but couldn't find any slabs other than the placemets......
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Old 19-06-2009, 2:30 PM   #6
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Re: Granite isolation under speakers, spike or not to spike!

Argos do 1 for £7.49

Buy Metro Dark Granite Worktop Saver. at Argos.co.uk - Your Online Shop for .

Cheers for the tip lads I might try these with my 773's, the thing is Im about to rebuild my living room and put wood floor down so this will also protect my floor
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Old 19-06-2009, 2:33 PM   #7
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Re: Granite isolation under speakers, spike or not to spike!

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Argos do 1 for £7.49

Buy Metro Dark Granite Worktop Saver. at Argos.co.uk - Your Online Shop for .

Cheers for the tip lads I might try these with my 773's, the thing is Im about to rebuild my living room and put wood floor down so this will also protect my floor
yeah gutted! I bought 2 only a couple of days ago for £12 each! ah well I went down at lunch and bought a 3rd for my sub, granite a go go in my front room now

these will protect a wood floor too, they have 4 foam rubber feet on the bottom which will help isolate and extra vibration.
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Old 19-06-2009, 2:37 PM   #8
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Re: Granite isolation under speakers, spike or not to spike!

Thanks, allready found that one. Just asked pricing with a dutch company for 2 blocks of 300x300x400mm...
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Old 19-06-2009, 2:49 PM   #9
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Re: Granite isolation under speakers, spike or not to spike!

400mm thick is good should get no vibration through that, I would have preferred 300mm on the chopping boards but its not something I wanted to spend a fortune on and it has made a difference.

Other option is look for granite surface plates, variety of sizes (and prices) but they are usually at least 400mm thickness
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Old 19-06-2009, 4:08 PM   #10
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Re: Granite isolation under speakers, spike or not to spike!

You might mean 40mm thick!! 400mm is nealy 16 inches thick - good luck with lifting one of those!

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Re: Granite isolation under speakers, spike or not to spike!

have you not heard of granite obelisk isolation platforms
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Old 19-06-2009, 4:11 PM   #12
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Re: Granite isolation under speakers, spike or not to spike!

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You might mean 40mm thick!! 400mm is nealy 16 inches thick - good luck with lifting one of those!

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No I meant 400mm and that should weigh about 200kg...
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have you not heard of granite obelisk isolation platforms
Not until now!
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No I meant 400mm and that should weigh about 200kg...
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Re: Granite isolation under speakers, spike or not to spike!

But i'm not sure if it will be granite or a softer stone...
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Old 19-06-2009, 4:39 PM   #16
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Re: Granite isolation under speakers, spike or not to spike!

they sell the big ones instore for about 9.99

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