Subs floor protection idea

[Patrick Kennedy]

What would you recommand for floor protection. The base of my subs have spiky feets, and they are very heavy subs, not a good mix to keep a floor protected.

Any idea would be appreciated?

 

[lovinthehd]

I wouldn't use spikes except on a floor I didn't care about getting poked. Either change feet to rubber or put discs or something under them, just figure out the threading (hopefully they're threaded inserts). Or take the feet entirely off and put a piece of a yoga mat or something underneath. What subs only came with just spiked feet?

 

[HTfreak2004]

You can purchase 2’x2’x1” styrofoam. Use 3 sheets and wrap it with a 2’x2’ are rug.

That eliminates the rattle without removing spikes and cost only around 30-40 dollars

 

[Verdinut]

I wouldn't use spikes except on a floor I didn't care about getting poked.

Some spikes come with circular plates that you put under to exactly protect wood floors from damage:

https://solen.ca/products/accessories/spikes-stands/101-030a/

 

[lovinthehd]

Some spikes come with circular plates that you put under to exactly protect wood floors from damage.

That's why I said put discs under them....and was wondering if just the spikes came with the subs....seems an odd choice for feet generally.

 

[Verdinut]

That's why I said put discs under them....and was wondering if just the spikes came with the subs....seems an odd choice for feet generally.

Those feet are used to reduce vibration transmission to the floor.

 

[lovinthehd]

Those feet are used to reduce vibration transmission to the floor.

LOL I consider that largely bullshit that a spike is "necessary" for such. Rubber feet also reduce vibration to the floor (and I think are likely better at it).

 

[HTfreak2004]

That won’t reduce vibrations. My sub rattled everything. Soon as I used the styrofoam sheets with the small area rug wrapped around them the vibrations disappeared and the room rattling was greatly reduced!

 

[Patrick Kennedy]

I wouldn't use spikes except on a floor I didn't care about getting poked. Either change feet to rubber or put discs or something under them, just figure out the threading (hopefully they're threaded inserts). Or take the feet entirely off and put a piece of a yoga mat or something underneath. What subs only came with just spiked feet?

Monolith THX ULTRA 12'. not sur they have rubber feet.

I wouldn't use spikes except on a floor I didn't care about getting poked. Either change feet to rubber or put discs or something under them, just figure out the threading (hopefully they're threaded inserts). Or take the feet entirely off and put a piece of a yoga mat or something underneath. What subs only came with just spiked feet?

I am unsure if the have rubber feet

 

[Patrick Kennedy]

That won’t reduce vibrations. My sub rattled everything. Soon as I used the styrofoam sheets with the small area rug wrapped around them the vibrations disappeared and the room rattling was greatly reduced!

Can you post a picture of it please?

 

[HTfreak2004]

 

[lovinthehd]

That won’t reduce vibrations. My sub rattled everything. Soon as I used the styrofoam sheets with the small area rug wrapped around them the vibrations disappeared and the room rattling was greatly reduced!

That likely has more to do with your room construction than the feet of the sub.

 

[lovinthehd]

Monolith THX ULTRA 12'. not sur they have rubber feet.

I am unsure if the have rubber feet
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Those don't look like traditional metal spikes....well could be rubber/plastic of some sort. What does the manual say?

 

[HTfreak2004]

The platform can be rotated so I don’t see the styrofoam but I’m not trying to impress anyone!

 

[ryanosaur]

The Outlaw x 13s have rubberized cones not the feet. Chances are high if you ordered the monoliths, they are not hard or will damage your floor... though depending on the subs performance, it might walk around a bit on hard floors, even with rubberized cones.

I’m a big fan of vibration isolation myself.

 

[lovinthehd]

The platform can be rotated so I don’t see the styrofoam but I’m not trying to impress anyone!

At least you didn't pay Auralex $50 for the same thing!

 

[lovinthehd]

The Outlaw x 13s have rubberized cones not the feet. Chances are high if you ordered the monoliths, they are not hard or will damage your floor... though depending on the subs performance, it might walk around a bit on hard floors, even with rubberized cones.

I’m a big fan of vibration isolation myself.

Vibration isolation is one thing, a sub walking is another.

 

[Verdinut]

LOL I consider that largely bullshit that a spike is "necessary" for such. Rubber feet also reduce vibration to the floor (and I think are likely better at it).

No, it's not bullshit. You reduce the contact area with the floor and it definitely reduces transmission of vibration. You will improve disconnection from the floor by installing the spikes on a marble or granite platform.

In his book: " Loudspaker Design Cookbook 7th Edition", on page 115, Vance Dickason discusses about floor coupling:
"While the spikes may provide some degree of isolation by limiting physical contact , they can be made more effective by applying additional mass at the base. This takes the form of a heavy stone or marble platform which simply does not vibrate in any fashion and cannot transmit vibration to the floor."

 

[HTfreak2004]

I know and I. An build it heigher if I wanted too. The funny thing was the bass blended slightly better with my whole setup. Personally subs should be elevated.

 

[Patrick Kennedy]

Those don't look like traditional metal spikes....well could be rubber/plastic of some sort. What does the manual say?

I will get back to you on this. I am not sure