To Spike or Not Spike 1.2 TL's

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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited May 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    A couple pics nothing fancy.


    IMG_0165.jpg?t=1243469566

    There's about a 1/4" gap between the carpet and the bottom of the speaker.

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    All for about $12 total and it's very sturdy, no more rocking

    Did you notice any sound differences ? Price is right
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited May 2009
    i'd seriously have to believe that the material used and/or size of feet could turn into a speaker wires-type of debate.

    $400 for feet? podiatrists are barely worth the work they do for that price.

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    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited May 2009
    thsmith wrote: »
    SHipped Georges last Saturday and the other 3 sets were at the post office on Monday which was a Holiday so all shipments should have arrived by now.

    Got mine a couple of days ago,, thank you sir.;)

    Grant told me that he would be producing another batch of spikes very soon,, as this will be the final tweak(for now) on my 1C's.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited May 2009
    thsmith wrote: »
    SHipped Georges last Saturday and the other 3 sets were at the post office on Monday which was a Holiday so all shipments should have arrived by now.

    nothing yet, hopefully Monday...
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • fbm211
    fbm211 Posts: 1,488
    edited May 2009
    I got mine ...Thank you
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited May 2009
    The sad thing for me is i won't hear any differance as when i am done with these speakers they will be on when i set them up. Guess i could put them on last just to compare. I might just do that.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited June 2009
    4 sets of T nuts sent and I think everyone has received them. I know George is waiting on a new batch of myespikes.

    ANyone else spiked lately?
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited June 2009
    nope,, still waiting on Grant,,how are yours performing.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    edited June 2009
    I've done my 1C's, but I'm ampless and can't tell you how they sound. Picking up the new amp later today.

    Unfortunately, yet again, I'm making a slew of changes at once, so I won't be able to comment on how the spikes sound as an isolated change. I'll only be able to say how they sound in conjunction with a new amp, a new pre-amp, and a new source....

    Edit: Oh yeah, and new inductors in the 1C's...
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited June 2009
    george daniel wrote: »
    nope,, still waiting on Grant,,how are yours performing.

    I like what the spikes have done to the bass, much tighter and punchy.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited June 2009
    nspindel wrote: »
    I've done my 1C's, but I'm ampless and can't tell you how they sound. Picking up the new amp later today.

    Unfortunately, yet again, I'm making a slew of changes at once, so I won't be able to comment on how the spikes sound as an isolated change. I'll only be able to say how they sound in conjunction with a new amp, a new pre-amp, and a new source....

    Edit: Oh yeah, and new inductors in the 1C's...

    Lets see some pics !
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited August 2009
    thsmith wrote: »
    4 sets of T nuts sent and I think everyone has received them. I know George is waiting on a new batch of myespikes.

    ANyone else spiked lately?

    Got my spikes from Grant today,, seems as though you guys cleaned him out,so for those wanting/needing Mye spikes,he has just finished a batch. Here I go.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • PolkMaster1
    PolkMaster1 Posts: 847
    edited December 2010
    OK, after much resistance in believing that I could get better bass from the great bass I experience with my beloved 1.2TLs, I am willing to take the challenge to see if I can get even better bass.

    What would be the correct diameter to order from Mye Spikes Points and Pads for the 1.2TLs? If one were to choose between My Spikes vs. Parts Express, what would be the consensus? Note I am thinking of getting brass spikes which lok to be available only from Mye Spikes, not from Parts Express. I have the 1.2TLs on a hardwood floor. No carpeting or padding.

    Thanks to everyone who can point me in the right direction.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2010
    Mye Sound....period. Don't get anything but the best for that excellent loudspeaker. You may not see them much but a beautiful solid brass billet spike in your hand will sell you from the moment you open the package.

    1/4 - 20 spikes are what you need. Just tell Grant what they are for and he'll know exactly what you need. Tell him Uncle Jesse and Mark sent you.
    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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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited December 2010
    My Spikes all the way just get the pads with them for your hardwood floor..

    lol you are in for a treat my friend!!! You know you can't really call your self a Polk Master not having these babys spiked!!!
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  • PolkMaster1
    PolkMaster1 Posts: 847
    edited December 2010
    Hee hee. Thank you for the quick response. I bow my head in shame, but really, I get VERY IMPRESSIVE bass as is, and I have done a number of modifications to these AWESOME speakers, so I am skeptical on how much more they will sound in the bass area when I spike them, but I am willing to give them a shot.

    And I know I am going to hit a sore spot with Tool (i appoligize in advance) - but plan to use Black Hole 5 in my 1.2TLs. I will add it only to the back of the midrange driver area - none in the PR section. Does anyone have any advice regarding using Sonic Barrier for the side walls?

    Thanks again all!
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  • PolkMaster1
    PolkMaster1 Posts: 847
    edited December 2010
    I forgot to ask - will I need to drill any holes with the Mye Spikes, or will they just screw right in?
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2010
    PolkMaster1 wrote: »
    Hee hee. Thank you for the quick response. I bow my head in shame, but really, I get VERY IMPRESSIVE bass as is, and I have done a number of modifications to these AWESOME speakers, so I am skeptical on how much more they will sound in the bass area when I spike them.

    And I know I am going to hit a sore spot with Joe (i appoligize in advance) - but plan to use Black Hole 5 in my 1.2TLs. I will add it only to the back of the midrange driver area - none in the PR section. Does anyone have any advice regarding using Sonic Barrier for the side walls?

    Thanks again all!

    Don't overdue the cabinet treatments. Do the midrange first and relax for a few months. There's no need to change everything in a short period of time. Enjoy yourself. If you don't allow some time for everything to settle, after changes you'll never hear anything good and will be chasing your tail forever.
    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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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited December 2010
    Just do it as planed. behind the mids and tweeters is all that is needed.. No need to do the side walls save your money and time.. TRUST ME ON THIS ONE!!!
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited December 2010
    PolkMaster1 wrote: »
    I forgot to ask - will I need to drill any holes with the Mye Spikes, or will they just screw right in?

    They will screw right in..
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited December 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Don't overdue the cabinet treatments. Do the midrange first and relax for a few months. There's no need to change everything in a short period of time. Enjoy yourself. If you don't allow some time for everything to settle, after changes you'll never hear anything good and will be chasing your tail forever.

    THIS!!!!! I learned the hard way..
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  • PolkMaster1
    PolkMaster1 Posts: 847
    edited December 2010
    Larry -

    Thanks for the reply. I read your experience with the BH5s. Will you go back to trying it just at the midrange area? And did you rebrace the 1.2TLs or was it your other set of SDA speakers where you posted the picture of the BH?
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2010
    TLF - At least you know now and knowing is half the battle. Isn't that from a commercial? LOL.
    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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  • PolkMaster1
    PolkMaster1 Posts: 847
    edited December 2010
    Thanks DorokUSAi and Larry.

    I did a number of upgrades between last year and earlier this year. When I completed the upgrades, I said to myself that it will be the last upgrade I will make. Anything further, and I may as well buy a new set of speakers. No way that will happen!!!! I am an SDA'er for life!
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited December 2010
    I will do behind the Mids again just waiting on getting some other things together so I can tear into them at the same time.. Yes I added extra braces they are there to stay..
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited December 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    TLF - At least you know now and knowing is half the battle. Isn't that from a commercial? LOL.

    haha I think it is... Well at least I was willing to give it hell at the time:biggrin:
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  • PolkMaster1
    PolkMaster1 Posts: 847
    edited December 2010
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    I will do behind the Mids again just waiting on getting some other things together so I can tear into them at the same time.. Yes I added extra braces they are there to stay..

    OK, this begs the question - does the extra bracing you gave the speakers give more depth or weight to the sound? Better focus?
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2010
    Bracing should have an immediate impact on bass and midrange response in my experience.
    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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  • PolkMaster1
    PolkMaster1 Posts: 847
    edited December 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Don't overdue the cabinet treatments. Do the midrange first and relax for a few months. There's no need to change everything in a short period of time. Enjoy yourself. If you don't allow some time for everything to settle, after changes you'll never hear anything good and will be chasing your tail forever.

    My sister has a big mouth. Can I use the BH5 to dampen her mouth? Any oppinions or suggestions on how to do this properly?
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2010
    PolkMaster1 wrote: »
    My sister has a big mouth. Can I use the BH5 to dampen her mouth? Any oppinions or suggestions on how to do this properly?

    Only if she is also installed inside the actual loudspeaker.
    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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