Rubber Buffer Feet for Speakers?

[Nico69]

Just wondering what the thoughts on using rubber buffer feet on speakers in place of spikes is? My Dali's came with spikes or little rubber self adhesive pads to use. As I have stripped floors I'm currently using the spikes but in spike protector pucks.
Wondering if rubber levelling feet might be an option as per the photo attached.
What are your opinions over using the supplied (small) pads?

 

[AndrewF]

Hard to imagine it would matter much, as long as they isolate the speaker from the floor (which this would seem to do).

(this is almost certainly the point at which I learn that audiophiles have intense feelings on this subject, sometimes involving extremely expensive, oxygen-free speaker spikes)

 

[Noddy]

I am sure you can get some audiophile grade suspension pads, for a large fortune. In this case why not just experiment. Play some music you know, with plenty of bass, then change the feet and listen again.

My book shelf speakers are on cork mats on top of metal stands. Listening determined that this worked.

 

[nopiano]

The aim is for the speaker to be wobble-free at audio frequencies. That way, the cabinet doesn’t move and lose the relevant frequencies, or blur the image.

I would stick with what you’re using, as long as you have the patience to ensure the speaker is level and can’t move. I know spikes in pucks can be damn fiddly! If you need to scoot the speakers around for domestic reasons then firm rubber pads are fine. but stick on pads might not be perfectly level.

For stability, most manufacturers fit four - one in each corner - but obviously three (like a tripod) is intrinsically stable. Manufacturers have to minimise toppling and they don’t want crushed toddlers under their speakers - not good PR.

Something threaded - you need lock nuts - might be worth a try. A Hifi specific product will be costlier. The IsoAcoustics Gaia are great but too pricey for speakers like yours. These hard to find Soundcare feet are more reasonable. https://criterionaudio.com/product/soundcare-superspikes-for-loudspeakers-set-of-4/

 

[twinkletoes]

Rubber feet or spikes with shoes are a must for wooden floor as speakers will slowly “drill” in to the floor from vibrations over time. Other than that i would see no sound benefits from it especially on carpeted floors.

 

[James105]

I use the supplied spikes and cups, with little bit of blutac so moving them to vac is easier

 

[Juzzie Wuzzie]

Just wondering what the thoughts on using rubber buffer feet on speakers in place of spikes is? My Dali's came with spikes or little rubber self adhesive pads to use. As I have stripped floors I'm currently using the spikes but in spike protector pucks.
Wondering if rubber levelling feet might be an option as per the photo attached.
What are your opinions over using the supplied (small) pads?
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Nico69 - I am after the same for my Dalis (currently using the rubber feet that came with some STAV 24 stands). Can you let me know where you are sourcing the feet in the picture?

 

[AndrewF]

As an aside, I made some DIY spike protectors that I've been pleased with. I bought some of those round felt pads that you stick onto the bottom of chair legs, and made a sandwich of two of those (sticky side in) with an American nickel. So, the spike sticks into the pad on top, but can't go through the coin, and then the floor is protected by the other pad. They work brilliantly and probably cost around $5 for 8 pads.

 

[Alantiggger]

I am sure you can get some audiophile grade suspension pads, for a large fortune. In this case why not just experiment. Play some music you know, with plenty of bass, then change the feet and listen again.

My book shelf speakers are on cork mats on top of metal stands. Listening determined that this worked.

these ?

Amazon.co.uk

 

[nopiano]

these ?

Amazon.co.uk

They look like solid chunks of metal , but the description is pretty vague.

 

[camcroft]

They look like solid chunks of metal , but the description is pretty vague.

They are not as big and heavy as they look.I fitted these to a Thorens turntable that I used to have.

 

[nopiano]

They are not as big and heavy as they look.I fitted these to a Thorens turntable that I used to have.
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Yes, I see. They’re replacement feet then, whereas I was thinking the OP needed some ‘give’. Very neat though.

 

[Gray]

They are not as big and heavy as they look.I fitted these to a Thorens turntable that I used to have.
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Another uncarpeted room 😱
None of my business I know and it's often a choice of a dictator but:
Carpet will have a greater influence on sound than any feet or (God forbid) cables.

 

[camcroft]

Another uncarpeted room 😱
None of my business I know and it's often a choice of a dictator but:
Carpet will have a greater influence on sound than any feet or (God forbid) cables.

The room is very small width and length so not the most ideal and there is a sliding door to the left. I make the most of a bad situation and it sounds fine to me. Yes I agree with what you are saying there isn't really enough room to put a loose carpet anywhere. As far as soft furnishing thats were the missus comes into her own I never listen without her in the room.

 

[Gray]

As far as soft furnishing thats were the missus comes into her own I never listen without her in the room.

😆 Brilliant.
If she's got a sense of humour, she'll like that.
Otherwise don't tell her 👍

 

[Emark600]

Gaii 2s might do the job, they are superb

 

[Negatron]

I use hockey pucks for my floor standing speakers...works fine for our marble floors IMO.

 

[AndrewF]

I use hockey pucks for my floor standing speakers...works fine for our marble floors IMO.

Was wondering when the Canadians would chime in.

 

[Negatron]

Was wondering when the Canadians would chime in.

I live in Mexico...moved from USA. The hockey pucks I use are blanks. I have heard some people use their spiked feet and drill a slight hole in the hockey pucks and place the spikes in them to protect the floors. I use hockey pucks and drill a hole all the way through (recessed for the head of the screw) and attach to the speakers. My speakers weigh over 200lbs and are hard to move, so I also attach a felt strip to the bottom of the pucks.

 

[Negatron]

They are not as big and heavy as they look.I fitted these to a Thorens turntable that I used to have.
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I use those on my DIY Krell amp case.