i'm not sure about the def's but the druids really aren't affected by spikes. they are really light and even the speaker enclusure is very thin and hollow when you tap on it. which is very different from most speaker cabinet design. i think heavy multi speaker cabinets that are more affected by teh speaker movements do better with spikes. and the druids aren't your average speakers in the least. i did put them on a set of auralex gramma's and the sound became more muddy. they sound much better on my hardwood floors.
i think the best thing to do is just experiment with different methods of coupling/isolation/placement. the biggest factor in getting the proper sound out of your speakers really is room interaction and how they are placed and what they are placed on. just experiment. that's half the fun in my opinion! it's almost impossible to blindly tell someone how to setup their speakers when they have no idea what type of room you have.
it's amazing what you will learn about sound by just experiementing. i've even found little things like closing a door next to a speaker to make a difference in both perceived sound and measured frequency response.
i will say the druids are quite amazing speakers - the speed and detail in te mid range is just simply amazing. it definitely is not for everyone but it has grown on me quite a bit since i've added them to my collection. i think with the proper sub and setup they are definitely keepers.
i think the best thing to do is just experiment with different methods of coupling/isolation/placement. the biggest factor in getting the proper sound out of your speakers really is room interaction and how they are placed and what they are placed on. just experiment. that's half the fun in my opinion! it's almost impossible to blindly tell someone how to setup their speakers when they have no idea what type of room you have.
it's amazing what you will learn about sound by just experiementing. i've even found little things like closing a door next to a speaker to make a difference in both perceived sound and measured frequency response.
i will say the druids are quite amazing speakers - the speed and detail in te mid range is just simply amazing. it definitely is not for everyone but it has grown on me quite a bit since i've added them to my collection. i think with the proper sub and setup they are definitely keepers.