Spikes vs Auralex pads

jimbo1421
jimbo1421 Posts: 772
edited September 2009 in Speakers
Hello,

I am wanting to isolate my SDA-1Bs from a hardwood floor. Can anyone comment on the merits of spikes (with pads) vs. a product like the Auralex SubDude? I believe I would have to add some small wood blocks inside the pedestal to accept a T-nut to screw in the spike.

Jim
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NAD T955 5 channel power amplifier
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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,864
    edited September 2009
    I have tried both BUT on a short hard carpeted floor..spikes worked better for the speakers, and the Auralex Gramma worked with the sub....
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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited September 2009
    How much improvement can be expected from doing this? Just curious.
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