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.
Thanks very much.
@zlone - thanks much. Yes, I definitely have the logos facing forward. I know micro tweeks can be done where they can face backwards also. I'm now anxiously awaiting on the longer spikes mentioned above after exchanging emails with their CEO. They are supposed to be roughly 23mm long which I'm hoping will penetrate further. We'll see @sdl4 - definitely an option with the longer spikes. Thank you. I'll wait for the pre-production version from Iso and then re-evaluate. |
@hazeloop I expect you will hear the difference once they are properly anchored. I discovered how important that is, and what the Gaia’s really do, when I put slippery material under each foot so that I could do some fine positioning on the speakers. I had it that way for awhile and I noticed some of the magic had disappeared. Removing the material and letting the Gaia’s stick to my hardwood floor as they are designed to do brought back the positive effects. Keep us posted on how it goes. |
