Speaker Spikes

zingo
zingo Posts: 11,258
edited May 2013 in The Clubhouse
I have eight of these Parts Express spikes with threaded inserts, and I just won't be using them. I'll karma these, but winner will pay shipping as they are a little heavy, and will be sent in a small box.

Say "Spike It" to be in, and I'll draw the winner Sunday night.

Speaker Cabinet 1/2" Super Toe Spike Set 4 Pcs.
By rigidly coupling a loudspeaker enclosure to a floor by means of a spiking system, it is possible to dramatically improve clarity, stereo imaging and tighten up the bass response. This is particularly effective on flimsy flooring and thick carpet. Includes 4 toes, 4 threaded inserts and 4 jamnuts. Requires 1/2" hole and 10 mm allen wrench for installation. Dimensions: • Spike: 3/4" L x 5/16" dia. • Thread on spike: 1-3/8" L x 3/8" dia. • Insert: 1" L x 1/2" dia.

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=240-730

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Jake
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited May 2013
    Why not...


    I feel the need to "Spike It"
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • Dawgfish
    Dawgfish Posts: 2,554
    edited May 2013
    "Spike it!"
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  • zane77
    zane77 Posts: 1,696
    edited May 2013
    Just ordered two sets a little over a week ago, should be here any time. So no thank you but very nice karma!
    Home Theater
    Onkyo PR-SC5508 Sharp LC-70LE847U
    Emotiva XPA-5 Emotiva XPA-2 Emotiva UPA-2
    Front RTi-A9 Wide RTi-A7 Center CSi-A6 Surround FXi-A6 Rear RTi-A3 Sub 2x PSW505
    Sony BDP-S790 Dishnetwork Hopper/Joey Logitech Harmony One Apple TV
    Two Channel
    Oppo 105D BAT VK-500 w/BatPack SDA SRS 2.3 Dreadnought Squeezebox Touch Apple TV
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  • TNHNDYMAN
    TNHNDYMAN Posts: 2,145
    edited May 2013
    spike it pls
    2-ch System: Parasound P/LD 2000 pre, Parasound HCA-1000 amp, Parasound T/DQ Tuner, Phase Technology PC-100 Tower speakers, Technics SL-1600 Turntable, Denon 2910 SACD/CD player, Peachtree DAC iT and X1asynchorus USB converter, HSU VTF-3 subwoofer.

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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,120
    edited May 2013
    Spike-It . . . Thanks, man!

    G
    AC Regenerator PS Audio PerfectWave Power Plant 10
    Source Lumin U1 Mini into Lampizator Baltic 4 DAC
    Pre Cary SLP-05
    Power Rogue M180 Dark monos
    Mains Salk HT2-TL
    Rythmik F12
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 3,040
    edited May 2013
    Spike It
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
    Parasound HCA1500A(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Marantz UD7007, Polk L600, Rythmik L12 sub.
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited May 2013
    Spike it!

    Nice karma.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited May 2013
    Please keep in mind that the threaded inserts are 1/2" in diameter; which is not small. They are solid and heavy spikes, but I wouldn't recommend putting them into smaller, or thin walled speakers/subs.

    Good luck!
    Jake
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited May 2013
    And the winner is... Dawgfish!
    Jake
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited May 2013
    wow I am quite surprise more people didnt hop on this than did.

    Congrats Dawgfish!
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • Dawgfish
    Dawgfish Posts: 2,554
    edited May 2013
    Thanks! I've got a set of DCM Timewindow 3s that I have been meaning to spike for some time now. Thank you Zingo for the awesome karma!
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 3,040
    edited May 2013
    This was a great karma...congrats to Dawgfish. It reminded me of the final mod I need to perform on my 2b's.
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
    Parasound HCA1500A(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Marantz UD7007, Polk L600, Rythmik L12 sub.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited May 2013
    Spikes were in the mail Tuesday and we'd love to see a picture once they're installed!
    Jake
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  • Dawgfish
    Dawgfish Posts: 2,554
    edited May 2013
    Will do! Thanks to all!
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,120
    edited May 2013
    Congrats Dawg!
    AC Regenerator PS Audio PerfectWave Power Plant 10
    Source Lumin U1 Mini into Lampizator Baltic 4 DAC
    Pre Cary SLP-05
    Power Rogue M180 Dark monos
    Mains Salk HT2-TL
    Rythmik F12
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  • custopper30
    custopper30 Posts: 252
    edited May 2013
    congrats dawg
    Receiver: Denon 1912
    Speakers:
    Fronts: Polk Audio Monitor 70s (x2)
    Rears: Polk Audio Monitor 50 (x2)
    Center: Polk Audio Monitor 70
    KLH Sub GFX-550
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  • heartystatue
    heartystatue Posts: 329
    edited May 2013
    I too want to see them installed
    HT: LSI15, LSIC, LSIFX, Emo XPA-3:biggrin: Onkyo TXNR809, Sony BDP-S500, PannyDMP-BDT320, MIT S1 SC. Mit 73842dlp
    2ch: SDA-SRS 2.3 Fully modded. BAT VK500 w/batpak, BAT VK5I, Essence HDACC.
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  • Dawgfish
    Dawgfish Posts: 2,554
    edited May 2013
    I recieved the spikes yesterday. Thanks Zingo! I'll be sure to post pics as soon as I get these installed.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited May 2013
    Enjoy!
    Jake
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