Should a Sub have speaker spikes?

disneyjoe7
disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
edited March 2004 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
I think spikes improve sound with speakers, but should the Sub be spiked also. My sub it not designed for them I don't think.

Speakers
Carver Amazing Fronts
CS400i Center
RT800i's Rears
Sub Paradigm Servo 15

Electronics
Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
Parasound Halo A23
Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
Pioneer 79Avi DVD
Sony CX400 CD changer
Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited March 2004
    did u put granite or concrete under it? that would probably be better then spiking it.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2004
    The PSW202 is not made for spikes, but I installed them. I noticed a small improvement, or at least think I do, plus it looks good....that's enough for me.
    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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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited March 2004
    Ok, so how did you do this? My sub Paradigm Sub serve-15 like what it gives me I don't really know if spikes will help anything with this Sub, it 90lbs or so. It sit's on my carpet on a concrete floor.




    Originally posted by dorokusai
    The PSW202 is not made for spikes, but I installed them. I noticed a small improvement, or at least think I do, plus it looks good....that's enough for me.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2004
    The spikes from www.oregondv.com come with inserts. I drilled a hole, screwed the insert into the subwoofer, then screwed in the spike. Most aftermarket spikes will come with inserts.
    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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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited March 2004
    i got my subwoofer spiked, on top of granite. is this ok? or if it is on granite, should i get rid of the spikes?
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2004
    Sure it's ok. I think that would be up to you....beings if you heard a difference or not. I would keep the granite, if you have hardwood floors, and were on a second floor....or just on the second floor with carpet.

    My HT is in the basement, but still use granite, because it looked good, and was free. I did not notice a change either way, with or without the use of granite in my application.
    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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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited March 2004
    i was using a piece of marble from a really old table, and it made a difference from just being on the carpet floor. i have the granite becasue i found a remnant for about 20 bucks and couldnt resist (looks nice). can t notice a difference between the marble and granite, but the granite looks alot nicer
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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