Are these original Polk SRS spikes?

michaeljhsda2
michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,186
edited October 2009 in Vintage Speakers
Just wondering if these are true Polk issued originals. http://cgi.ebay.com/Polk-Audio-Original-Speaker-Spikes-for-SDA-SRS-Series_W0QQitemZ140349022171QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSpeakers_Subwoofers?hash=item20ad741fdb&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,753
    edited October 2009
    No way.
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  • Bubinga99
    Bubinga99 Posts: 283
    edited October 2009
    Well that's what mine looked like. Just a threaded rod, sharpened to a point on one end.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,753
    edited October 2009
    Hmmmmm......the ones that came with my SDA's look nothing like those.
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  • OldmanSRS
    OldmanSRS Posts: 419
    edited October 2009
    Mine are like that.
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  • stubby
    stubby Posts: 723
    edited October 2009
    Yeah, those look like ones I ordered from Polk several years ago.

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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited October 2009
    those appear to be original to me too.
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  • twochannel
    twochannel Posts: 171
    edited October 2009
    Mine are the originals and no not have nuts.
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  • Backtothe80s
    Backtothe80s Posts: 45
    edited October 2009
    While I can't answer Michaeljhsda2's question, I have a related one of my own. I have a set of SRS 2's and did not get the spikes at the time of purchase. Are these spikes useful on all large, floor standing models, or are they model specific? Additionally, under what curcumstances are they to be used, and what benefit do they provide? Presumably, it's related to bass, but I've never heard any Polks with thee in use. Thanks in advance for any feedback.
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  • THEJERMON
    THEJERMON Posts: 96
    edited October 2009
    Twochannel, did you purchase your SDA's new?
    F1nut wrote: »
    No way.
    Was wondering? F1, did you purchase your SDA's new? If so, it would be interesting to see what yours looks like if they are different from the ones pictured here. Maybe an older or newer set of spikes.
    Did Polk use any spikes on their previous models of speakers or were they first used on the SRS's?
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,753
    edited October 2009
    Mine are threaded only at the top with the nut cast on a solid shaft, which has a very sharp point. They are factory spikes as I have seen the exact same spikes with other SDA's of newer vintage.

    Regardless, the factory SDA spikes (older or newer) are junk. If you want good ones, contact Mye Sound.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,753
    edited October 2009
    Are these spikes useful on all large, floor standing models, or are they model specific? Additionally, under what curcumstances are they to be used, and what benefit do they provide? Presumably, it's related to bass

    IMO, spikes are required on any speaker or speaker stand in all circumstances. Yes, better bass and better overall clarity.
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  • OldmanSRS
    OldmanSRS Posts: 419
    edited October 2009
    I recently installed the spikes and placed the speakers back in the same position. As much as I tried, I couldn't tell any difference in sound but that's just me.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,753
    edited October 2009
    As I said, junk.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited October 2009
    Jesse, you mentioned the Mye Sound spikes, so I looked into them. I assume you mean these ones...

    https://myesound.com/Points_n_pads.html

    I've been thinking about putting some spikes on my 2A's. Would it be beneficial on a carpet floor?

    The 2A's didn't come with spikes...so I'd have to drill new holes. Should I just install the spikes into the wood, or should I use some kind of insert for it to screw into?

    What size would be best to use?
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,753
    edited October 2009
    Would it be beneficial on a carpet floor?

    Yes.
    so I'd have to drill new holes. Should I just install the spikes into the wood, or should I use some kind of insert for it to screw into?

    You'd want to install T-nuts first to screw the spikes into. Get the 1/4-20 thread pattern.
    What size would be best to use?

    The big ones, which I believe are 1 inch in diameter. Tell Grant you want 1/4-20 threads on them.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited October 2009
    Thanks for the info.

    I forgot to mention, the bases of my 2A's are pedestals...each side of the pedestal is about 7/8" thick, so should I use smaller spikes?

    Will I even be able to use the T-nuts with the pedestals? Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't the t-nuts have to go in the inside of the cabinets?

    There's a small plastic foot at each corner...I'm not sure if they're glued on, or if the screw in. Should I remove those and install the spikes there?
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,753
    edited October 2009
    Ah yes. In that case, I would make triangular corner blocks that run from the bottom of the cabinet to the bottom of the pedestal. Glue the blocks on the top and the two contact sides. Clamp well and then drill the holes for the T-nuts into the blocks.

    Those plastic feet are nailed in.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited October 2009
    F1nut wrote: »
    Ah yes. In that case, I would make triangular corner blocks that run from the bottom of the cabinet to the bottom of the pedestal. Glue the blocks on the top and the two contact sides. Clamp well and then drill the holes for the T-nuts into the blocks.

    Those plastic feet are nailed in.

    Awesome! Thanks a lot for the info.

    One last question. So I put the corner blocks in...do I install the t-nuts on the bottoms of the blocks, with the spikes **** through the t-nuts into the bottoms of the cabinets?
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,513
    edited October 2009
    Install on the bottom of blocks. A couple of alternatives offering better retention are Propell nuts and Insert nuts. Propell nuts have curved skives on the sides while the Insert nuts thread into the wood. The ones I mentioned are more difficult to find locally.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited October 2009
    Thanks Rich.

    I'll probably just go with the t-nuts. Sounds like an easy enough project.

    Still a bit of a ways off though...the spikes will set me back a few bucks. In the meantime, I've got some mortite and dynamat extreme waiting to be installed! I need to do that one of these weekends when I've got time.
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  • Backtothe80s
    Backtothe80s Posts: 45
    edited October 2009
    Thanks for the feedback, F1nut. You guys are a wealth of knowledge.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited October 2009
    F1nut turned me on to the myesound spikes and well worth the money and time to add them.

    Here is a link where they were discussed and pics of various other spikes but myesound made such a nice improvement in my bass that I would not risk using anything else.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82792&highlight=Spikes
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  • twochannel
    twochannel Posts: 171
    edited October 2009
    I'm the original owner of SDA-SRS's, 1986 vintage, and I only used the spikes for a short period of time.
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  • Backtothe80s
    Backtothe80s Posts: 45
    edited October 2009
    Thanks, thsmith. I'll read through that thread about the spikes later tonight.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited October 2009
    Well, after some further research, I think I'm going to go with insert nuts, rather than t-nuts, when I spike my 2A's. It just looks like it'd be a lot sturdier.

    Thanks for the help Jesse!:D
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,753
    edited October 2009
    Polk used T-nuts, 20 years later they are holding up without a problem. Anyway, use whatever you want, just do it.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,333
    edited October 2009
    F1nut wrote: »
    Just Do It.

    Fixed it for you:D



    Spikes gave me a hardon!!!!
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