Speaker spikes, who uses them

[jopela]

I have read the education section about the use of speaker spikes but have not decided if it is worth having the "it will tear up the carpet" conversation over. Who uses speaker spikes and have you noticed any benefits, beyond the theoretical?

[zumbo]

My mains are on berber, and they are spiked. Indention's in the carpet look permanent. I have more love for my speakers than my carpet.:D

Wife don't know about the carpet.:eek:

[jvgillow]

I use them mainly because it makes the speaker sit more solidly and also allows easy adjustment if the speaker happens to tilt to one side. If you just plop it down on the carpet without spikes you would have to use a shim if it won't sit straight.

[Adam]

I use them for stability. However, I did need to remove them from one speaker stand because I needed the base to be lower, and that stand seems pretty stable without them. I'm getting new carpet and will probably initially try them out without stands, but I'm not concerned about putting them on the carpet.

Depending on your style of carpet, there may be no noticeable lasting effects from the spikes. At least, certainly no worse than the effects of any other piece of furniture that sits on the carpet for any period of time.

[Joe Schmoe]

Sometimes I have used them, sometimes not. I have yet to hear any difference.

[dem beats]

I use them to keep the speaker more stable. Works GREAT on the carpet.

If I had tile hardwood or stone I would probably use a rubber mat.

Biggest benefit to me is that the make the speakers more stable on carpet. Especialy if you have a deep nap or pad. If you have pets I think it's a must. My can jumped on one of my towers once before I put the fear of god in him, and he actually made it quiver when he jumped off it. The cat is only 8 pounds or so. Pluss they look midevil!

[jamie2112]

I use them in all my floorstanders. The spikes keep them anchored to the carpet so they don't fall over if a kid of dog bumps into them...

[ParadigmDawg]

I used spikes that were placed on pennies to protect the hardwoods but I knocked them off the pennies a couple of times and scratched the floors. I now just use rubber feet.

[walter duque]

I have read the education section about the use of speaker spikes but have not decided if it is worth having the "it will tear up the carpet" conversation over. Who uses speaker spikes and have you noticed any benefits, beyond the theoretical?

As i can tell most of you are going to disagree with me, but I think there is a major difference in sound when you're using spikes. On my speakers it's like day and night. Could'nt do without them.

[Midcow2]

As i can tell most of you are going to disagree with me, but I think there is a major difference in sound when you're using spikes. On my speakers it's like day and night. Could'nt do without them.

WOW "day" and "night" that's a big difference. I am using the back feet on Def Techs does that count ? Or am I only at noon ? :D

Later MidCow

[walter duque]

WOW "day" and "night" that's a big difference. I am using the back feet on Def Techs does that count ? Or am I only at noon ? :D

Later MidCow

I pooped my pants today.

[Joe Schmoe]

As i can tell most of you are going to disagree with me, but I think there is a major difference in sound when you're using spikes. On my speakers it's like day and night. Could'nt do without them.

Pretty big case of placebo effect you've got going there!:rolleyes:
Even if there were some effect (which is doubtful), it would be at most extremely subtle. No possibility that it could be "day and night"!

[Adam]

Here we go again. :rolleyes:

"I can hear a difference."

"No, you can't."

Walter, if you enjoy your system better with the spikes, then good for you. Placebo or real, it works for you - that's all that matters in my book.

[ivseenbetter]

I couldn't imagine having my speakers without spikes! It makes a huge difference....but not with the sound. I enjoy the fact that I can attempt to aerate my carpet with my speakers if I so choose.

[jamie2112]

Half way is better than no where I guess. You'll get there some day, takes time. Judging by your signature you have a long way to go.

A long way to go for what? Judging by your signature you have a long way to go....what? You talking down to members is not gonna get you any friends here.......In fact it makes me a little mad to tell you the truth. And like some people who won't take credit for a red chicklet I will. I gave you one for being way to high on your horse.

[Adam]

Walter makes fun of people; people make fun of Walter. Can't we all just get along? :)

It'll be nice tomorrow when people are happily distracted by good eats and good sales...

[jostenmeat]

I have read the education section about the use of speaker spikes but have not decided if it is worth having the "it will tear up the carpet" conversation over. Who uses speaker spikes and have you noticed any benefits, beyond the theoretical?

For my HT mains, I use the spikes for the front feet only. I wanted to angle them up a bit, as I have two rows. I can't be bothered to angle them a bit more, but I'm sure that would probably help.

For my electrostat stereo system, I use a funky arrangement that I won't explain right now. However, the goal was to put the panels in a truly vertical position, without rake.

IOW, I'm not doing this for any anti-transmission, de-coupling purposes. Only for speaker orientation. :cool:

[bandphan]

If found the adjustable spiked feet on some more directional speakers mandatory for critical listening

[Alex2507]

If found the adjustable spiked feet on some more directional speakers mandatory for critical listening

Judginng by your signature you're gonna have to go down Federal Hwy about 3 miles and hang a left at the Dunkin Donuts. That should put you about half way there. :)

[A/VUSMCSGT]

My floorstanders have spike-like feet built onto them, but I have small squares of fabric under each one of them.

[3db]

Spikes are essential with tall skinny towers on carpet. They can affect the sound by using them to tilt the speaker back a little. Spikes to me are analogous to a woman with nice legs. High spikey heels just completes the ensemble :D

[TLS Guy]

I have read the education section about the use of speaker spikes but have not decided if it is worth having the "it will tear up the carpet" conversation over. Who uses speaker spikes and have you noticed any benefits, beyond the theoretical?

No one with an ounce of common sense.

[bandphan]

Judginng by your signature you're gonna have to go down Federal Hwy about 3 miles and hang a left at the Dunkin Donuts. That should put you about half way there. :)

here:D

http://www.tipperarypub.net/image/29418946.jpg

[just-some-guy]

i use em. towers & thick carpet, speakers would be wobbley otherwise. and i think they make for better sound quality.

[walter duque]

A long way to go for what? Judging by your signature you have a long way to go....what? You talking down to members is not gonna get you any friends here.......In fact it makes me a little mad to tell you the truth. And like some people who won't take credit for a red chicklet I will. I gave you one for being way to high on your horse.

I do not like to knock anybodies gear but midcow2 did not have to knock my opinion on spiking speakers. If he makes fun of me it's not OK to make fun of him, it goes two ways.

[Alex2507]

I do not like to knock anybodies gear but midcow2 did not have to knock my opinion on spiking speakers. If he makes fun of me it's not OK to make fun of him, it goes two ways.

I heard you two swung both ways. :eek: Thanks for the confirmation. :D
Now go have seconds of the stuffing and be nice. :) ;)

[jamie2112]

Play nice no put downs and everything is fine have a good Holiday...:D

[Brick Top]

I don't understand why people are damaging their carpets with spikes. I have had my Mirage's(mains) on spikes since I bought them over 10 years ago, and I've never damaged a carpet. They are called carpet spikes...they are supposed to be used with carpets.

I am having my home remodeled from a fire...and we will not have carpet anywhere...except maybe an area carpet here and there for looks...but no more bacteria & dirt trapping wall to wall shite....anyways...I won't be able to use spikes on the new floors. I have ordered a couple of sub dudes...and I am going to try those without the spikes first. Then I can also use the spikes on the sun dudes to see if it helps. But I believe the sub dude without the spikes will work best...but of course this is just an educated guess.

Cheers,
BT

[walter duque]

I don't understand why people are damaging their carpets with spikes. I have had my Mirage's(mains) on spikes since I bought them over 10 years ago, and I've never damaged a carpet. They are called carpet spikes...they are supposed to be used with carpets.

I am having my home remodeled from a fire...and we will not have carpet anywhere...except maybe an area carpet here and there for looks...but no more bacteria & dirt trapping wall to wall shite....anyways...I won't be able to use spikes on the new floors. I have ordered a couple of sub dudes...and I am going to try those without the spikes first. Then I can also use the spikes on the sun dudes to see if it helps. But I believe the sub dude without the spikes will work best...but of course this is just an educated guess.

Cheers,
BT
you can also use these, cheap enough. If you need some I have quiet a few around. PM me and I'll send them to you for free.
Brass floor pads
http://www.oregondv.com/spikes.htm

[gixxerific]

I don't have spikes on my speakers since they are cheap pieces of crap. But next year when I bite the bullet and get some good speakers they will more than likely come with spikes and I will use them. I think they would make them look cooler if nothing else, plus the added stability I hear of.

And beyond all that if someone breaks in your house you can stab them in the eye with your speaker, wouldn't that be cool!?!:eek::D

Dono

[just-some-guy]

And beyond all that if someone breaks in your house you can stab them in the eye with your speaker, wouldn't that be cool!?!:eek::D

Dono


yes, it would be :cool:

[Brick Top]

you can also use these, cheap enough. If you need some I have quiet a few around. PM me and I'll send them to you for free.
Brass floor pads
http://www.oregondv.com/spikes.htm

Thanks...nice site as well. I have already weighed this option...but I think the sub dudes will be the ticket.

Cheers,
BT

[mperfct]

I'm going to have to try a pair of carpet spikes on my SI760s...I wonder if they'll make a difference. :eek:

[TLS Guy]

I'm going to have to try a pair of carpet spikes on my SI760s...I wonder if they'll make a difference. :eek:

They won't.

[mperfct]

They won't.

"The SI-760 is a classic D’Apollito (mid/tweet/mid) design that lends itself perfectly for use as a main, center (horizontal or vertical), and surround speaker. The versatility and outstanding performance of this inwall speaker is what makes it one of our most popular inwall models." ;)

[3db]

They won't.

Sonically I'd agree with you but on the physics of being stable and visual appeal, spiked speakers just look GOOD. :D

[Alex2507]

spiked speakers just look GOOD. :D

And if it LOOKS good it's gonna SOUND good. It's gotta be like cable elevators. They ain't doin' ya a lick of good if ya can't see 'em, SQ wise. :p:D

I'm still waiting to hear from bandphan's reasoning for his post in this thread. It doesn't 'fit' with general opinion of his views.

[Adam]

And if it LOOKS good it's gonna SOUND good.

Nah...but A/V gear is just like people. Looks aren't everything, but neither is personality. :D

Speaking of looks, it's back to painting for me.

[Alex2507]

it's back to painting for me.

The economic recovery brought by a democratic administration has humble beginnings. :D