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Isoacoustics Gaia and speaker wobble

I have installed Isoacoustics Gaia II isolators on my Focal Aria 936. Initially I had some issues installing them but have resolved that and they are on tight. I have thick plush carpet so the isolators are sitting on the carpet spikes that Isoacoustics offer as well. When I lightly tap on the side (and back) of the speakers near the top, the speakers wobble slightly, but then return to position. Prior to installing the isolators, I used the stock spikes and the speaker did not move as much, hence the questions. 

Also, I put a bubble float on the top while playing the music loudly (with a high level of bass) and the bubble did not move, so I’m thinking that is key. I actually sunk a nail into the carpet to make contact with the hardwood floor beneath and then compared the length of the nail to where the isoacoustics carpet spikes go in and it appears deep enough.

Has anyone else experienced movement they consider normal and in general, is a certain amount of movement expected. And, yes I asked ChatGPT, but I’d like actual experience of owners. :-).

I know pictures help, so see below. In the first picture you can’t really see the spikes. The second I show them. You can hear them push through the carpet when I step on the plinth. 

https://imgur.com/a/MF66gZb

Thanks very much. 

 

 
hazeloop
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hazeloop OP
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Thanks all so much for the advice so far. Lots of great suggestions to try out and then I’ll report back after getting back in town. It’s unfortunate that IsoAcoustics doesn’t make discs with spikes that are longer and this would be a non issue. Could be a good opportunity for an after market product! 

kennyc
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Maybe put speakers+gaia on a piece of a flat surface like plywood, marble, metal sheet, and maybe add spikes to the bottom of the flat surface.

Feeling a bit foolish.  My speakers are tilted so ruled out Gaia, but today I realized that the Gaia can work with my speaker footer/outriggers.  

 

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fthompson251
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Stack Audio AUVA 100's with the spikes. Solid mount to floor and outstanding sonic results. 

celtic66
1,935 posts
 

Usually need pay extra for the wobble.

Loved the Gaia, now the Townshend, which actually do wobble.  They all worked well, Townshend way more expensive, somewhat better.  Cheers 

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Reporting back on this. Here is where I ended up for now with the isoacoustics. Heavy piece of tile from a local store. Interestingly enough, I contacted the CEO of isoacoustics and he indicated they are working on a longer version of the carpet spikes due to feedback from a number of customers. They are sending me a pre-production version of this within about a month to try out. We'll see how that works. 

@elliottbnewcombjr @hjdca @snilf @richardbrand and others (not sure if all are notified)

Last video - still wobble but not as significant. https://imgur.com/a/MF66gZb

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