Best deal in Speaker spikes

Bemopti123 · « **on:** 5 Aug 2005, 10:45 pm »

I need better spikes than the supplied by the manufacturer of my speakers. What is the best, but not the best "rip off" in this category? The ones I see that are supposed to be decent are the Maple Shade brass ones. Other idea that I have had are some Racing Cones. Never seen anyone using Racing Cones under the speakers, but they do seem affordable enough. Any experiences would be appreciated.

Paul

Tweaker · « **Reply #1 on:** 5 Aug 2005, 11:01 pm »

I've tried Tip Toes (the original aluminum cone made by what was then called the Mod Squad), Audio Point cones made by a German company and hard to find, and Mapleshades heavy feet which have recently undergone a design change so I can't speak for them but the original (heavyfeet) was the best of the ones I've tried, and they look pretty good too. The other I would consider would be made by Audio Points, although they are a bit pricey. Both have generous home trial/return policies.
http://www.audiopoints.com/shopping.html

GHM · « **Reply #2 on:** 6 Aug 2005, 12:15 pm »

Are there any other places where decent spikes can be bought?
Bemopti123 let me know when you find some and how well they work.

TIA

zybar · « **Reply #3 on:** 6 Aug 2005, 08:57 pm »

I can heartily recommend the products from Audio Points:

www.audiopoints.com

I have used their cones and currently use their platforms. In head to head comparisons in my system I preferred the Audio Points to the Mapleshade cones (although I honestly can't remember the specifics at this point).

George

Bob_Brines · « **Reply #4 on:** 7 Aug 2005, 12:19 pm »

Quote from: Bemopti123

I need better spikes than the supplied by the manufacturer of my speakers....

Paul

Presuming that those are "my" speakers, what are you looking for?

Bob

ton1313 · « **Reply #5 on:** 7 Aug 2005, 01:37 pm »

www.superspikes.com

I used these on hardwood floors (They can also be used on carpeted floors) with my old Energy C4's. They are great as the floor protection plate is attached to the actual spike. A single person can adjust a large speaker without worring ip your spike slipped off of what every you are using to protect your floor.

I have 2 sets in 1/4" thread not being used, and will sell for 1/2 price, PM me if interested.

jeffreybehr · « **Reply #6 on:** 7 Aug 2005, 06:59 pm »

Michael Percy sells 2 sizes of speaker spikes. The larger are steel, 3/8" course thread, over 2" long for going thru carpet, and come with jam nuts and threaded inserts for wood. They're only $7.50 for 4. I've used them as-is in 2 maple amp platforms and also shortened in the legs of my new equipment rack; see http://community.webshots.com/album/287782641gYWTlA for pics of that. I drilled and threaded the posts for the spikes.

http://www.percyaudio.com/Catalog.pdf

Soundideas · « **Reply #7 on:** 7 Aug 2005, 07:16 pm »

I'm using 3 Mi-Roller,Jr's under each of my speakers, they are right up there with the best on the market. I put some silicone rubber on the top part of the Mi-Rollers and they sound even better now, I have these under everything in my system....TV too. New lower price now too. http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/1004/mirollers.htm

Nick B · « **Reply #8 on:** 7 Aug 2005, 08:42 pm »

Quote from: jeffreybehr

Michael Percy sells 2 sizes of speaker spikes. The larger are steel, 3/8" course thread, over 2" long for going thru carpet, and come with jam nuts and threaded inserts

I went to Percy's site. He doesn't have the metric thread that I need. Does anyone know another source for metric spikes? The cones are useless on my carpet.

Bemopti123 · « **Reply #9 on:** 7 Aug 2005, 10:48 pm »

Hi Bob, I decided to spike the FTA-2000 with sturdier spikes than the ones that came with them, because for the weight of the speakers, they seem to be a little thin. I have a pair of horn speakers that were lighter than them but had some spikes that "bent" when placed on the floor.

Do you know the thread width of these spikes you sent me? In the Parts Express website it says 3/8" does that mean the width of the spike?

There are many different spikes that look really good. I tend to go for the brass coned ones that are threaded.

Paul K

GHM · « **Reply #10 on:** 8 Aug 2005, 01:14 am »

The threaded inserts on the bottom of the plinth are 1/4x20. Bob filled me in on the sizes needed.

Bob_Brines · « **Reply #11 on:** 8 Aug 2005, 12:37 pm »

The spikes you now have are PE 240-725.

They are threaded 1/4"x20.

The 240-730 is threaded 3/8"x18. To use these, you will need to remove the threaded inserts, redrill the holes to 1/2" and sue the new threaded inserts.

You might consider something like the 240-718:

I think that these also use a 1/4"x20 thread, so you can use the present inserts. Because of the design of the plinth, you must use threaded inserts rather than T-nuts. So, you will have to check the thread size.

Bob

Bemopti123 · « **Reply #12 on:** 8 Aug 2005, 01:24 pm »

I ordered some "furniture protectors" made out of round solid brass....So, I will try to use the provided spikes along with the brass so see how the sound changes. This is a cheap way out. Some threaded mapleshade spikes, along with the 1/4 specs cost around $35 each....thus almost a $280 investment to spike the speakers. I would call that rather steep. So, I will see whether I can get away with the brass furniture protectors for now.

Geez, hardware can be more expensive than components. Only the sky is the limit.

Paul Keum