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The Frugal Audiophile Question
I have a pair of Dynaudio Contour 20's with their matching stands. However, I am looking for better isolation from the hardwood floor they are resting on, without breaking the bank. Yes, I know I can get Stillpoints, IsoAcoustics, etc., but I was wondering if there would be any benefit to putting the stands on a subwoofer base, such as the Auralex SubDude? Could this be an economical solution?
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I have the exact setup, I'm using the stock spikes and cups with Herbie's Audio Lab dots underneath. I've had excellent results with this. I believe the exact ones I'm using are regular size Thin fat dots.
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Living Room Audio research LS28SE preamplifier, Aurender N10 Streamer, Topping D90 DAC, McIntosh MC462 amplifier. Focal Sopra 3 speakers. Salamander Archetype rack, Symposium Acoustics Segue shelves, Silver Eclipse 7 XLRs, Shunyata Everest power conditioner, Alpha V2, Delta V2 and Venom V2 10/12 power cords, and Audioquest Oak speaker cables. GIK Acoustic's bass soffits and 244 bass trap Art panels room treatments. Sony XBR75X900e 4K TV and Sony UBP-X800 Blu-ray player Last edited by mcpaf76; 03-01-2020 at 10:27 AM. |
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Up until a couple of weeks ago I had all 3 of my MC Amps on the Auralex bases.
Moved to stillpoints stands and didn't notice any difference in the sound so I think it's a good value option. |
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If you haven’t already done so start by using Blu-Tac or a similar product to mechanically couple your speakers onto your stands.
I know you don’t want to spring for GAIA isolators but they are an incredible value and may be the best bang-for-the-buck upgrade you can make. Tom
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Main System: Amati Futura Mains Amati Homage VOX Center, Proac Response 1sc Rears, Three MC2301's for L,C,R MC 602 for the rears C 1100, MX 151, MCD 1100, MR 80 Nottingham Dais with Wave Mechanic Sumiko Palo Santos Presentation SurfacePro 3, RPi 4, ROON, WW Starlight Platinum USB, Schiit Yggdrasil, Benchmark DAC3 HGC MX 151, OppO BDP-95, JVC RS-500 DILA projector, 106" diagonal Stewart Luxus Screenwall Deluxe with Studiotek 130 G3 material. Lake House: Ohm F, MC 275V, C2300, MR 77, Rega P3 OnDeck: McIntosh MAC 4300v |
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You can try these also.
DiversiTech MP2-E E.V.A. Anti-Vibration Pad, 2" x 2" x 7/8" , Pack of 4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KAFG8EG..._J-8wEbM5GPDYX |
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Thanks. I had no idea there were so many options...figures Amazon has a bunch |
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I have a full set of GAIA III that I had been using for another pair of bookshelf speakers and technically meet the weight limits. They just seem small for this application. I think I would need the GAIA II. I also have a full set of ISO Pucks that I might try. But I’m gravitating towards a full platform base for stability reasons....at least in my head lol. |
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The Frugal Audiophile Question
Blu-tak and those GAIA 3’s would be a very cheap way to try something out. I like almost free tweaks.
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Main System: Amati Futura Mains Amati Homage VOX Center, Proac Response 1sc Rears, Three MC2301's for L,C,R MC 602 for the rears C 1100, MX 151, MCD 1100, MR 80 Nottingham Dais with Wave Mechanic Sumiko Palo Santos Presentation SurfacePro 3, RPi 4, ROON, WW Starlight Platinum USB, Schiit Yggdrasil, Benchmark DAC3 HGC MX 151, OppO BDP-95, JVC RS-500 DILA projector, 106" diagonal Stewart Luxus Screenwall Deluxe with Studiotek 130 G3 material. Lake House: Ohm F, MC 275V, C2300, MR 77, Rega P3 OnDeck: McIntosh MAC 4300v Last edited by W9TR; 03-01-2020 at 12:18 PM. |
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Have a look at this thread:
https://www.audioaficionado.org/showthread.php?t=47461 It’s very cost effective and some have had great results with them. I still haven’t received mine so I can’t comment myself but I should be able soon. |
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Which auralex base did you use under your macs? Thanks. |
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