Spike suggestions

Inthefade
Inthefade Posts: 180
edited December 2013 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
I can't seem to dig up the thread I found awhile ago on spike suggestions

In looking for a good set of spikes and wonder what kind/brand members use. I have hardwood floors so I'd have to use the pucks as well

Is it better to use 3 spikes per cabinet or 4? I've read 3 would increase the pressure per point of contact. If using 3 does this make the cabinet unstable?

Thanks
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  • Inthefade
    Inthefade Posts: 180
    edited December 2013
    I have two sets. I'm looking for the 2B's right now. The SRS's lost out to the wife factor. Refinishing the basement is in the future for them.

    Plus I want to mod the 2b's to get my feet wet then get after the big ones.

    ** forgot to mention they are the walnut not black studio version. There are sliders but not sure threaded hurricane nuts. Gonna have a look see**
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,647
    edited December 2013
    Adona multi-element spikes, http://www.adonacorporation.com/tweaks.html

    They will increase the overall height of your 2B's bringing the tweeter closer to ear level.

    Agreed, 4 spikes per cabinet
    There are sliders but not sure threaded hurricane nuts.

    The threaded inserts are already there, 1/4-20 thread
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  • teekay0007
    teekay0007 Posts: 2,289
    edited December 2013
    I don't remember where (possibly Meniscus Audio) I got mine for my 2Bs, but IIRC they were about $35 for the set of 8. They look great and work nicely, IMHO, as far as tightening up the bass and bringing the tweeters up more in line with my ears when I'm seated in my listening area. I know I got the floor discs at Meniscus for about $0.25 apiece.

    You can see how mine look in this thread (post #9): http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?135856-Speaker-floor-spikes& I'd highly recommend strengthening up the pedestal if you're planning to spike any cab's that have the fiberboard pedestals. I made new ones out of solid oak that I painted to match the speakers. Also, make sure to get the ones that are height adjustable to make sure you can level your speakers once the spikes are mounted. Lastly, if you might someday have the speakers on a carpeted floor, make sure you get ones that are adequately sharp so they can penetrate the carpet to get a firm hold on the flooring underneath.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited December 2013
    teekay0007 wrote: »
    I don't remember where (possibly Meniscus Audio)

    Yup. They have a lot of good options, and that's where I got mine.
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited December 2013
    I used dayton audio brass spikes on my 2Bs. I removed the risers and went straight into the cabs. More stable that way
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited December 2013
    http://www.oregondv.com/spikes.htm
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  • westmassguy
    westmassguy Posts: 6,850
    edited December 2013
    I've used these, with great success: http://www.ebay.com/itm/380442488663?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
    Matching Discs/Pucks: http://www.ebay.com/itm/380442486449?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited December 2013
    brgman wrote: »
    http://www.oregondv.com/spikes.htm

    I have purchased some spikes from these guys and he ships from Salem, Oregon (where I live). He hand delivered them to me and is a very nice guy! I highly recommend some spikes from him. Great quality!
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited December 2013
    headrott wrote: »
    I have purchased some spikes from these guys and he ships from Salem, Oregon (where I live). He hand delivered them to me and is a very nice guy! I highly recommend some spikes from him. Great quality!

    Now, that is Service!
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  • Inthefade
    Inthefade Posts: 180
    edited December 2013
    I've checked out all the suggestions.

    Getting a longer spike make sense to bring the tweeter up to ear level.

    Is a two piece spike really needed to help level the speaker?

    Last question, does the diameter or taper of the spike matter? I'm just thinking its ascetics, like if I dig stilettos on a woman?
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