[skenderbeu]

What size are the spikes of the  Super V ? M8 or M6?


thank you

[Danny Richie]

It is a metric thread. I don't know what size exactly. I have installed hundreds of them and never needed to know. Thread diameter is .31". 

[jtwrace]

It is a metric thread. I don't know what size exactly. I have installed hundreds of them and never needed to know. Thread diameter is .31".

If that is the OD of the spike it is more than likely an 8mm. 

[Danny Richie]

If that is the OD of the spike it is more than likely an 8mm.

Yeah, OD of the threads.

Many years ago I went down to the hardware store with one of the spikes and picked up a few metric bolts that matched the thread. I still use one of those bolts for installing the inserts. I have never really paid much attention to what size they were and it's been many years.

[Vapor Audio]

Likely M8x1.00 - diameter and pitch

[persisting1]

If they are the same as the ones Danny sells on his site, they are M8. I just bought a set.

[bdp24]

I think M8's have 1.25 pitch, and M6's 1.00

[persisting1]

If they are the same as the ones Danny sells on his site, they are M8. I just bought a set.

The thread i needed was 8mm. Danny's spikes fit perfectly. 8mm thread is not common for spikes. I was pleasantly surprised Danny had these in stock. You can easily spend a ridiculous amount on spikes at this measurement. I'm very happy with this purchase.

[Millicent Bystander]

Deviating from the subject slightly...

I have built 40lb stands for my X-LS's. What is the best combination? (A1 & B2?):

A) Speaker enclosure and stand interface = 1.Spikes / 2.Rubber feet / 3.Cork / 4.Felt / 5.Something else

B) 40lb stand and wooden floor interface = 1.Spikes / 2.Rubber feet / 3.Cork / 4.Felt / 5.Something else

[bdp24]

Blutak?

[Millicent Bystander]

Blutak?

For both interfaces?
(Love that low tech idea BTW)

[Danny Richie]

Deviating from the subject slightly...

I have built 40lb stands for my X-LS's. What is the best combination? (A1 & B2?):

A) Speaker enclosure and stand interface = 1.Spikes / 2.Rubber feet / 3.Cork / 4.Felt / 5.Something else

B) 40lb stand and wooden floor interface = 1.Spikes / 2.Rubber feet / 3.Cork / 4.Felt / 5.Something else

I go with A2 because I am always swapping out various speakers on the stands and the rubber dots do not harm the bottom of the speakers. A spike would be better though technically.

I go with B1 to focus the weight down to small points. This helps couple the speaker to the floor. I also use brass disks under the spikes to protect the floor.

[Millicent Bystander]

Thanks Danny
Thats exactly the info I was looking for. Have you experimented with different rubber dots? Any recommendations?

[Danny Richie]

Thanks Danny
Thats exactly the info I was looking for. Have you experimented with different rubber dots? Any recommendations?

I haven't played with them enough to say one is better than another.