Justafan:
Hey Steve
Just to be crystal clear here... do you just PLACE the cones between the underneath of your component and rack shelf? Am I wrong or are the images of cones I've seen already have threads on them, meaning you HAVE to remove your feet to use them? Or do the types of cone you use eschew that altogether?
Hi,
You can just place the cones underneath your component and on top of the rack shelf either pointing up underneath your component or pointing towards the rack. It does have a screw thread into the BDR pyramid cones to. But I prefer the former method as you can move them around to find whats best for your component in a few seconds.
Some buy the cheaper vibrapods and cones (good value for money) and they make a difference too but not as big as the BDR - on my system anyway. I have tried the 12 inch bicycle tube under a component, a thin brick in sock on a cd player they made a small difference. Others have tried squash balls cut in half etc. I haven't tried the Nordost pulsar points though as Ive been told they brighten up the sound and make the sound faster and more detailed.
I have tried metal cones with mixed results - tighter image, faster, more top end detail but I found they can be a bit more clinical sounding and perhaps a little harsh seems to make the sound brighter - may work well on some systems.
I found the BDR works best on the source (cd player and dvd) and on my valve pre. I found they tighten the image bringing more focus to the sound, a bit smoother and seems to bring out more details of the soundstage - on my system. You can try the vibrapods and vibracones first they are a bit cheaper - they work better together - smoother, more solid bass opens up the sound a bit.
This is what I have found only with my components on my system - so maybe try before you buy.
Let us know how you go.
All the best
Steve.