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qualar
26-12-2001, 11:24
Just setup my new floorstanding speakers to my home cinema setup.

Is it worth buying spikes for them?
Imran_UK
26-12-2001, 11:56
I asked the same question about a month ago and got loads of replies and everyone said YES.
lynx
26-12-2001, 16:10
Originally posted by qualar
Just setup my new floorstanding speakers to my home cinema setup.

Is it worth buying spikes for them?
As a point of interest what kind of speakers do you have as i thought they all came supplied with spikes.
Roberto
26-12-2001, 16:51
Originally posted by Imran_UK
I asked the same question about a month ago and got loads of replies and everyone said YES. Even if you have carpets?? I have two floorstanding Misson 702e's, but one came with the spikes missing. So i didn't install them to either (and if you look at the 'post a picture of your set-up' thread you'll notice that that mjorty of people don't use spikes either).
kcxdev
26-12-2001, 17:52
I used spikes on my floorstanders when I had carpet, but removed them after having laminated flooring put in (just used blue-tak). I put the spikes back in recently and although I'm happy with 'em, people keep moving the speakers (to get stuff next to it) and I have to re-adjust the spikes everytime :mad:
Radiohead
26-12-2001, 19:00
Originally posted by Roberto
Even if you have carpets?? I have two floorstanding Misson 702e's, but one came with the spikes missing. So i didn't install them to either (and if you look at the 'post a picture of your set-up' thread you'll notice that that mjorty of people don't use spikes either).

Even if you have carpets - a good idea is to place a small coin under each spike and protect the floor.

Spikes are intended to isolate the speaker from the floor and reduce bass boom. If used correctly they can help produce a tighter and more controlled bass. I'd certainly always use them if supplied.
HBK757
26-12-2001, 22:43
Spikes are supposed to improve the sound of the speakers, especially and mainly if you have wooden floors.
Sheepking
27-12-2001, 10:12
Originally posted by Roberto
Even if you have carpets?? I have two floorstanding Misson 702e's, but one came with the spikes missing. So i didn't install them to either (and if you look at the 'post a picture of your set-up' thread you'll notice that that mjorty of people don't use spikes either).

i posted in that thread and have carpets, and although you cant see them the spikes are on all the speakers
qualar
27-12-2001, 12:43
OK where can a buy some inexpensive ones.

A point to note my speakers dont have any thread hols on the bottom.
kcxdev
27-12-2001, 15:44
Originally posted by qualar
OK where can a buy some inexpensive ones.

A point to note my speakers dont have any thread hols on the bottom.

I'm using the ones which came with my speaker stands (which I don't use anymore). If your near central London, try Tottenham Court Road, if not, any decent hifi store should have 'em.

I dunno if you can use them unless you wanna drill your own holes/thread (not a good idea), are they on carpet? you can always put a paving slap under it.