I recommend that you try the slabs. It is a very inexpensive tweak that can have a dramatic impact given the flooring that you describe. I have the same flooring. I bought two concrete paving slabs from a local landscaper/ nursery for $3.60 each. The difference has been like night and day. The bass got much tighter, clear and distinct. The mid's and highs became better defined also; no competition from the nasty floor rumble as before without the slabs. Good luck!
Adding a Base to Floorstanding Speakers
I use floor standing speakers on spikes on carpetted wooden floor.
I am thinking of adding a heavy concrete slab as a base for each speaker to reduce the floor vibration. Would this excercise be of any benefit to the overall speaker performence? Should the speakers still be on spikes if they are placed on concrete slabs? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I am thinking of adding a heavy concrete slab as a base for each speaker to reduce the floor vibration. Would this excercise be of any benefit to the overall speaker performence? Should the speakers still be on spikes if they are placed on concrete slabs? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.