Solid Brass spikes (Pics included)

GATOR3000
GATOR3000 Posts: 355
edited February 2007 in Speakers
Hey,

Thought I would share this with you. I have replaced my subwoofer rubber legs with new solid brass extruded spikes and placed the subwoofer on 24”x 24” x 1” thick marble slab. The new solid brass spikes aren’t just looking awesome, but made a huge difference in bass reproduction.

The total tip area of each spike at only 1 mm square allows the bass to be transfer in the air rather than into walls and furniture etc. There is minimal resonance of wall pictures, end table lamps and such. The bass is tighter and feeling of pure air pressure is well defined.

I have been looking for good quality spikes all over Toronto area with no luck. Some Hi-Fi establishments carried very inexpensive brass imitation spikes and wanted a fortune for it, over $100.00 CD. I have posted some pics of new spikes before and after for your looksee.

For you Canadian Polkies, if interested, here is the web link for the brass spikes http://www.oregondv.com/2150spike.htm.

IMO at $30.00 US + $9.50 US shipping (no duty) is a well worth the upgrade.

Cheers

Gator :):)
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,516
    edited August 2006
    Another excellent Canadian source for brass billet spikes is www.myesound.com
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  • GATOR3000
    GATOR3000 Posts: 355
    edited August 2006
    F1nut wrote:
    Another excellent Canadian source for brass billet spikes is www.myesound.com

    Thanks F1nut. Good to know. :):)
    Theatre System 5.1
    Sumsung HP-S5053 plasma
    Receiver Denon AVR 3806 Pre/Pro
    Parasound HCA 1500A amp (front L/R)
    Parasound HCA 1000A amp (centre)
    B & K AV5000 amp (bi-amp + surround)
    Dynaco ST70 tube amp (Herbie HAL-O9)
    polkaudio Lsi15 (Cherry) 2-channel
    polkaudio Rti8 Front (Cherry)
    polkaudio Csi5 Centre
    polkaudio Rti6 Surround
    polkaudio PSW1000 Subwoofer (Cherry)
    Original A8T CD
    Pioneer DV-275 DVD Player
    MONSTER CABLE MP-HTS3500MKII Powercentre
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,008
    edited August 2006
    Gator, are you going to try a pair on your 8's?

    Looks mighty sweet on your sub.
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  • GATOR3000
    GATOR3000 Posts: 355
    edited August 2006
    Willow wrote:
    Gator, are you going to try a pair on your 8's?

    Looks mighty sweet on your sub.

    Hey Willow,

    Yes I might try these on the RTi8's for sure. Thanks
    Theatre System 5.1
    Sumsung HP-S5053 plasma
    Receiver Denon AVR 3806 Pre/Pro
    Parasound HCA 1500A amp (front L/R)
    Parasound HCA 1000A amp (centre)
    B & K AV5000 amp (bi-amp + surround)
    Dynaco ST70 tube amp (Herbie HAL-O9)
    polkaudio Lsi15 (Cherry) 2-channel
    polkaudio Rti8 Front (Cherry)
    polkaudio Csi5 Centre
    polkaudio Rti6 Surround
    polkaudio PSW1000 Subwoofer (Cherry)
    Original A8T CD
    Pioneer DV-275 DVD Player
    MONSTER CABLE MP-HTS3500MKII Powercentre
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited August 2006
    Nice. Thanks for the closeup pics. I've always wondered how those worked.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,008
    edited August 2006
    GATOR3000 wrote:
    Hey Willow,

    Yes I might try these on the RTi8's for sure. Thanks


    Let me know how they work out, I might get some.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2006
    Those are purdy.
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  • Hunter20
    Hunter20 Posts: 10
    edited August 2006
    Thanks for the link...lots good!
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited February 2007
    My next step will be to get some brass spikes for my speakers and sub. I am also going to try to source some granite slabs when the counter top guys come to template the kitchen I am renovating.

    I think some 18" X 18" absolute black granite slabs with an eased polished edge under black speakers would look sharp. There is also a granite called Galaxy that has some mica veins for some reflection that would look good in a modern setting.

    And to whom ever asked about my speakers being tippy. They are very stable with the 16" X 16" slate underneath over thick carpet with padding. I actually had some Monitor 5's on top of my RTi10's the other day and even then they were quite stable.

    MLS
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited February 2007
    Would spikes make a difference for a sub on a linoleum floor with a slab underneath?
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited February 2007
    GATOR3000 wrote:
    Thanks F1nut. Good to know. :):)

    I have MYE Sound points on my 1.2 TLs. Goood stuff.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited February 2007
    Is there a spike solution for subs that don't have feet that screw off? My sub has no feet to speak of. It just dances on the floor.
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited February 2007
    Can anybody tell me what the thread size is for my SRS and 2.3tl's? Also, there is so much selection with these spikes, how does one choose a set?

    Joe
    Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2007
    All the Polk speakers I've owned have had 1/4-20 threads, including the new LSi series.

    The Mye sound spikes are real nice.
    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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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2007
    Shizelbs wrote:
    Is there a spike solution for subs that don't have feet that screw off? My sub has no feet to speak of. It just dances on the floor.

    I recall OregonDV offering inserts with all the spikes, unless that has changed, so break out your drill bits.

    You could also use rubber washers/grommets or another similar product(e.g. DH Cones w/ Blu-Tack) to help with the subwoofer skating.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited February 2007
    joeparaski wrote:
    Can anybody tell me what the thread size is for my SRS and 2.3tl's? Also, there is so much selection with these spikes, how does one choose a set?

    Joe


    Joe here is the MYE Sound Point page. I used the center point pictured. I would think that Polk used the same size threads (1/4-20 threads) for 2.3tls as they did for the 1.2tls. I'm not sure but I wanted to show you what I use and I like them. They are actually sturdy enough that when I have to move my bigguns I have no trouble walking them on the brass points. No bending, no curling, no nothing but stiff solid spikes.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited February 2007
    dorokusai wrote:
    I recall OregonDV offering inserts with all the spikes, unless that has changed, so break out your drill bits.

    You could also use rubber washers/grommets or another similar product(e.g. DH Cones w/ Blu-Tack) to help with the subwoofer skating.

    Sorbothane sheets will work also in that sobothane is natually sticky or tacky.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited February 2007
    Thanks Mark.
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