Sonic Design Isolation/Damping feet.

[garn63]

Just a heads up for those that aren't afraid to try something new, and enjoy a cheap punt that works well. (Imo)
Have been trying these the last few weeks. I initially tried the 28-50 Kg feet under my spkr stands in place of damped spikes = Big tick. They were mounted on laminate flooring that sits on concrete.
Because of the success of these I ordered some 0-12Kg ones to go under some 10 kilo spkrs = Big Tick.
Have ordered some 12-28Kg feet to use under my larger spkrs.
Am very happy with the results sonically. The feet are made by a Swedish company but can be bought over here through Wavelength Distribution. sales@wavelength-distribution.com
http://www.sonicdesign.co.uk/ukprice.htm
* I have no connection with the seller.

 

[uzzy]

Did you compare them to sorbothane feet at all? I have tried sorbothane under the CD player (no sonici difference) also tried blue tac (no sonic difference) and am a bit of an agonostic when it comes to isolation of electronic kit other than turntable and depending on surface it is mounted on, loudspeakers. Perhaps my heavy rack spiked onto a concrete floor is providing sufficient in the first place .. I do have to say though, a brick on my oldest Hafler DH200 sorts out the hum from the transformer.

 

[garn63]

@uzzy
Over the years I have tried Various sorbothane feet although generally with spkrs. I don't have a CDplayer now but think improvements with siting and correct amount of sorbothane can definitely improve things. (to my ears).
Am not sure what these feet are made of but am guessing they have been tested regarding their individual weight handling for a listeners "perceived better sound". Most feet like this are sold without specific weight recommendations, although not all. Think that they probably perform best within the upper reaches of their specific weight limit.
The pleasing thing was to find that they made feet suitable for up to 200Kg. This meant I could replace the spikes on the spkr stand base plate which previously sat on a sorbothane + rubber mix. I tested previously just by ear and guesswork.
These are the best of this type I have tried. There seems a little bit of added texture of the lows..which makes things more fluid to my ears ? * Will be using these with spkrs/stands, not for any other components

 

[Tarzan]

Just a heads up for those that aren't afraid to try something new, and enjoy a cheap punt that works well. (Imo)
Have been trying these the last few weeks. I initially tried the 28-50 Kg feet under my spkr stands in place of damped spikes = Big tick. They were mounted on laminate flooring that sits on concrete.
Because of the success of these I ordered some 0-12Kg ones to go under some 10 kilo spkrs = Big Tick.
Have ordered some 12-28Kg feet to use under my larger spkrs.
Am very happy with the results sonically. The feet are made by a Swedish company but can be bought over here through Wavelength Distribution. http://www.sonicdesign.co.uk/ukprice.htm
* I have no connection with the seller.

Get a grip man- these are far too inexpensive to be any cop.


Heard only good things about these.

 

[StingRay]

Just a heads up for those that aren't afraid to try something new, and enjoy a cheap punt that works well. (Imo)
Have been trying these the last few weeks. I initially tried the 28-50 Kg feet under my spkr stands in place of damped spikes = Big tick. They were mounted on laminate flooring that sits on concrete.
Because of the success of these I ordered some 0-12Kg ones to go under some 10 kilo spkrs = Big Tick.
Have ordered some 12-28Kg feet to use under my larger spkrs.
Am very happy with the results sonically. The feet are made by a Swedish company but can be bought over here through Wavelength Distribution. http://www.sonicdesign.co.uk/ukprice.htm
* I have no connection with the seller.

What speakers are you using these under? The TNT review is not good when used under large floorstanders.

What are the returns policy, can you try and then return if no good?

 

[bencat]

How did you order these ? I looked at all the dealers but they did not lost them . There is an online link but they are away till August .

 

[garn63]

How did you order these ? I looked at all the dealers but they did not lost them . There is an online link but they are away till August .

Try this Ben. sales@wavelength-distribution.com
He should send you a pro forma if you drop him a line.

 

[garn63]

What speakers are you using these under? The TNT review is not good when used under large floorstanders.

What are the returns policy, can you try and then return if no good?

No returns, you will have to take a punt ? Am using ATC spkrs that weigh 10Kg. The feet used are up to 12Kg.
The feet under my stands are for up to 50Kg. They support a weight of 42Kg.

 

[Tarzan]

No returns, you will have to take a punt ? Am using ATC spkrs that weigh 10Kg. The feet used are up to 12Kg.
The feet under my stands are for up to 50Kg. They support a weight of 42Kg.

At that price they are worth a go?

 

[garn63]

At that price they are worth a go?

I think so. Nothing ventured and all that. I wouldn't have put a post up if I didn't like them.

 

[hearhere]

Just a heads up for those that aren't afraid to try something new, and enjoy a cheap punt that works well. (Imo)
Have been trying these the last few weeks. I initially tried the 28-50 Kg feet under my spkr stands in place of damped spikes = Big tick. They were mounted on laminate flooring that sits on concrete.
Because of the success of these I ordered some 0-12Kg ones to go under some 10 kilo spkrs = Big Tick.
Have ordered some 12-28Kg feet to use under my larger spkrs.
Am very happy with the results sonically. The feet are made by a Swedish company but can be bought over here through Wavelength Distribution. sales@wavelength-distribution.com
http://www.sonicdesign.co.uk/ukprice.htm
* I have no connection with the seller.

As you say, at £70 per set of 8 for a pair of speakers, worth a unt, though I'm very happy with my very much more costly IsoAcoustic Gaia I feet.

As far as I can see (website far from descriptive) all you get is packs of circular pads made from some anonymous material. Although Sorbothane is manufactured in varios firmnesses, the people that sell the stuff usually only stock one version and are wary about saying how many sq cm are ideal to support each 10 Kg. At least SD seem to have taken this into account by offering a range of discs for each weight bracket. Maybe it's just the appropriate version of Sorbothane with a coloured coating? Even that's worth paying £70 for if you're still using spikes or other pads.

Gaia feet are convincingly engineered from high quality materials and their service (if you need special threads for example) is first class. When fitted and compared with spikes on hard floors, the bass in particular is clearer and more detailed to a significant extent.

 

[garn63]

Hi..the feet are 23.99 for 8 and 11.99 for 4 ?
Am pleased you are happy with your Gaia. They are a bit more expensive than I would want to pay & would lift my spkrs higher than I would like ?

 

[hearhere]

Hi..the feet are 23.99 for 8 and 11.99 for 4 ?
Am pleased you are happy with your Gaia. They are a bit more expensive than I would want to pay & would lift my spkrs higher than I would like ?

I was looking at the price for the "Audiophile Damping Feet". Others were less costly.

The Gaias are rather tall, but I removed the spikes and the end result was almost identical with Gaias fitted. For a lower prifile with almost all the benefit of Gaia feet (and a lot less costly) are the bFly Talis Pro L feet. I have 2 of sets of 4 of these feet in black - let me know if interested. Here's a photo of them fitted to my speakers. They are only 15mm high.

 

[leroyd]

As you say, at £70 per set of 8 for a pair of speakers, worth a unt, though I'm very happy with my very much more costly IsoAcoustic Gaia I feet.

As far as I can see (website far from descriptive) all you get is packs of circular pads made from some anonymous material. Although Sorbothane is manufactured in varios firmnesses, the people that sell the stuff usually only stock one version and are wary about saying how many sq cm are ideal to support each 10 Kg. At least SD seem to have taken this into account by offering a range of discs for each weight bracket. Maybe it's just the appropriate version of Sorbothane with a coloured coating? Even that's worth paying £70 for if you're still using spikes or other pads.

Gaia feet are convincingly engineered from high quality materials and their service (if you need special threads for example) is first class. When fitted and compared with spikes on hard floors, the bass in particular is clearer and more detailed to a significant extent.

I found no difference between auralix subdudes and Gaia III, using my floorstanding speaker on a suspended timber floor.

 

[newlash09]

I have the isoacoustics gaia 2 as well as 3. And also the lower version of townshend seismic speaker podiums, ranked upto 31 kgs. But my speakers are really heavy at close to 120 kgs. Can someone please suggest something that works at this weight, without breaking the bank. Thanks in advance

 

[lostwin]

I have the isoacoustics gaia 2 as well as 3. And also the lower version of townshend seismic speaker podiums, ranked upto 31 kgs. But my speakers are really heavy at close to 120 kgs. Can someone please suggest something that works at this weight, without breaking the bank. Thanks in advance

If your Podium’s are the right size, it is possible to get the spring cells changed by Townshend to a heavier load type.

 

[hearhere]

I have the isoacoustics gaia 2 as well as 3. And also the lower version of townshend seismic speaker podiums, ranked upto 31 kgs. But my speakers are really heavy at close to 120 kgs. Can someone please suggest something that works at this weight, without breaking the bank. Thanks in advance

IsoAcoustic Gaia Titan Theis are rated at up to 145 Kg. They will probably break the bank, but look out for used / demo ones or a generous dealer with a good offer. I got my Gaia Is at about 35% off list - still expensive though!

 

[hearhere]

IsoAcoustic Gaia Titan Theis are rated at up to 145 Kg. They will probably break the bank, but look out for used / demo ones or a generous dealer with a good offer. I got my Gaia Is at about 35% off list - still expensive though!

Here's another foot that you may like to consider. bFly Talis Pro L has a limit of 400 Kg per set -
https://www.bflyaudio.uk/store/p5/TALISPRO.html
Sensible price too and low profile being just 15 mm thick. Black or silver finish. I had them under my 95 Kg speakers before switching to Gaia i.. I have 2 sets of Talis Pro L in black for sale if interested. Peter

 

[garn63]

Also, it takes much longer to get up North...the slow way ?
* Ian Dury.

 

[lostwin]

With heavyweight speakers, it does open up some interesting options for industrial machine mounts.
What about these spring mounts;
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/373079403028?hash=item56dd43ea14:g:LtQAAOSwG4Be4IXL

Or these, which have a similar concept to Gaia
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/373043948877?var=641817458631