Group Buy/Bulk Buy - Solid Brass Speaker Spikes - 1/4-20

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2011
    I'm almost positive that the RTi8 also uses 1/4-20" spikes. When it comes to the newer lines it should again, be plug and play. If they came with those generic, black threaded spikes with the adjustment nut, YES.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited August 2011
    Ok, I'm in for two sets of 8! Thanks Mark

    Jason
    2-Channel - So far...
    Pre: Dodd ELP
    DAC: W4S-Dac2
    Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
    Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
    Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
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  • maximillian
    maximillian Posts: 2,144
    edited August 2011
    I'm in for 1 set of 8. Thanks for leading this.
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  • pdxfj
    pdxfj Posts: 376
    edited August 2011
    Put me down for two (2) sets.

    Thanks!
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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,535
    edited August 2011
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Solid brass has no issues at that weight.

    I have a set of Audio Points http://www.starsoundtechnologies.com/15threaded.HTML I got a few years ago that are machined from brass with the brass screw shaft integrated into the cone. The manufacturer of those rates them up to 100-200 lbs each, but also advises not putting stress on the shaft by tilting and leaning a speaker on one of the spikes. Figure they've had complaints from some who've snapped the things off. At $43 a pop now, they are expensive. They also have extremely sharp points on the ends which makes using them on speakers in a room with wood floors difficult.

    I agree the ones from Meniscus should have no weight issues since the threaded shafts are steel. Even if they do break accidentally they should be very easy to replace since they're not part of the cone. I do think that the thread needs to be fully inserted into the speaker with the cone touching the speaker cabinet to be on the safe side though if the speaker is going to be moved.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2011
    Emlyn - Good points. I would hope that some of this would be common sense so I'm general in my comments concerning them. If you only have the threaded insert in the loudspeaker and its not flush with the spike, certainly you have the risk of snapping it off if you try to manhandle it or move it roughly.

    I find that the sharp pointed spikes grab and are more difficult to move but then again I'm careful. I cannot cover every scenario that a prospective owner may experience so just use your own judgement folks, this isn't difficult.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,779
    edited August 2011
    Tyler Acoustics uses spikes just like this (part of the reason I wanted them) and he uses them on speakers that are 300+ pounds :)

    Buy these things people!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,779
    edited August 2011
    Also I like to put my speakers on tile - the tile will have felt feet under it and I will put floor savers under the spikes - speakers are real easy to move and they get a solid foundation!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • CTTE
    CTTE Posts: 183
    edited August 2011
    I'm in for (1) set of 8

    Thanks, Mark.
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  • Cassidy
    Cassidy Posts: 87
    edited August 2011
    Put me down for 1 set of 8. thanks
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited August 2011
    So what's this guy going to say when you ring him up to order 700 sets???
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited August 2011
    nspindel wrote: »
    So what's this guy going to say when you ring him up to order 700 sets???

    "Thanks"? =)
    2-Channel - So far...
    Pre: Dodd ELP
    DAC: W4S-Dac2
    Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
    Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
    Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
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  • xj4094dg
    xj4094dg Posts: 1,158
    edited August 2011
    I'll take one set of 8. Thanks Mark.
    "The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it." Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited August 2011
    punk-roc wrote: »
    "Thanks"? =)

    As long as it's not "Thanks. Those will ship in two years."
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • DaveHo
    DaveHo Posts: 3,536
    edited August 2011
    I'll take a set. Maybe this will motivate me to get around to re-building the trashed bases on my RTA-12C's.

    -Dave
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,332
    edited August 2011
    Can we reach 100 sets???
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited August 2011
    Mark I'm in for two sets of 8. Thanks for setting this up. Dan
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2011
    nspindel wrote: »
    So what's this guy going to say when you ring him up to order 700 sets???

    I hope the dude realizes that we're a serious freaking forum and when I say the members are interested....I'm not kidding :smile:
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited August 2011
    Was he not thinking you were serious?
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited August 2011
    dorokusai you have me down for 1 set could you bump me up to 3 sets of 8 please. Thank you Dan
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  • Osarion
    Osarion Posts: 181
    edited August 2011
    I'm in for 1 set please.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2011
    nspindel wrote: »
    Was he not thinking you were serious?

    No, but I'm sure he's a skeptic about it all since I did just cold email him. When we started exchanging emails, in reality, we're just like any other user forum and most admin/mods of websites are full of crap. I'm not saying I'm better but I believe that I'm full of LESS crap at the very least :biggrin:

    The real kicker is that we have 67 set SOLD....so I hope he takes advantage of this.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • rromeo923
    rromeo923 Posts: 1,513
    edited August 2011
    1 set for my 1C's Please!
    I got static in my head
    The reflected sound of everything
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited August 2011
    dorokusai wrote: »
    No, but I'm sure he's a skeptic about it all since I did just cold email him. When we started exchanging emails, in reality, we're just like any other user forum and most admin/mods of websites are full of crap. I'm not saying I'm better but I believe that I'm full of LESS crap at the very least :biggrin:

    The real kicker is that we have 67 set SOLD....so I hope he takes advantage of this.

    Have you let him know we're at 67 already? He'll probably think it's a scam, lol.
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2011
    Yeah, just emailed him tonight about it and asked him to join our forum.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • villock
    villock Posts: 72
    edited August 2011
    I would like 2 sets please. Its about time I start modding my 2.3tls. Thanks for doing this
    SDA SRS 2.3tls; RDO 198's, Dynamatted, Armaflexed, Gimpod Boards, Crossovers by quadzilla: Clarity ESA 630V, Mills Resistors, Track Audio Spikes, Musky's Curly Maple Caps
    CSi5, FXi5, Rythmik D15SE sub, Pro-Ject Xpression III/Ortofon MC-3 Turbo. Pro-Ject Speed Box. Pro-Ject Tube Box II
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited August 2011
    Does anyone make replacement metal outriggers for the RTi8/10/12 towers? It would seem to me to be of little benefit to screw these into the stock plastic pieces... :confused:
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  • Gadabout
    Gadabout Posts: 1,072
    edited August 2011
    At this price point it makes it hard to resist, so I'm not going to fight it.

    Please put me down for 2 sets.

    Thanks,
    Scott
    Without music to decorate it, time is just a bunch of boring production deadlines or dates by which bills must be paid. ..... Frank Zappa
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  • cindy100
    cindy100 Posts: 256
    edited August 2011
    I will take one set.
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,834
    edited August 2011
    Put me down for two (2) sets of eight, please.

    Thanks.
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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