[nyrocker]

I am a very happy owner of a new pair of Lorelei's and have them sitting on a hardwood floor since the stock footers are way too unstable for my house.  They are in a multi-use den frequented by two greyhounds, a ten year old and a clumsy audiophile.  Any ideas on more stable options? 

In searching I found Mapleshade brass footers which are much more stubby and may be more stable.  But I'd like to hear what other owners are doing. 

Thanks in advance!

[mfsoa]

http://www.soundocity.com/

[satfrat]

Starsound Sistrum Platforms 004 , it's the best way i've found to really isolate the drivers and bring out the clarity,,,, much much better than just cones. They'll raise your Lorelei's 3.5" so the tweeter is more head level in your sweet spot. Then all you'd need is a pair of Jim Goulding's diffractionbegone wool surrounds to really anchor that image.    http://www.starsoundtechnologies.com/SinglePlatforms.HTML



Cheers,
Robin

[nyrocker]

Thanks to both of you for the good options.  The Sistrum platform looks incredible but unfortunately it will not address the stability concern I have.  That wool stuff for the tweeter is worth trying I would think.

The Soundocity stands look like a solid choice, but I would have to drill some holes in the base (not that big a deal but I'm not mechanically inclined at all).  I am wondering if the Mapleshade chunky footers http://www.mapleshaderecords.com/audioproducts/triplepoint.php might be as effective and less of a hassle for me.

Thanks again!  I'll keep researching and of course enjoying the tunes . . .

[timind]

I used the Soundcity outriggers mentioned above, excellent product. They are very rugged, look fantastic, and drastically increase stability. If you are using them on hardwood floors I believe they come equipped to handle that. As far as attaching them, I drilled so small pilot holes and used some 3/4 inch wood screws. It was a snap and they were securely fastened. I'd attach a pic if I knew how to do it here.

[tlarson2002]

Look back to the November 12 posting "Loreleis" Jeff has a picture of his soundanchors on there. You will be able to see them a lot better than mine. I have an uneven carpeted floor and these things made all the difference in the world. Your speakers literally sit in these things. The soundanchors get a lot of great reviews and are reasonably priced at roughly $280 for the pair. I am not saying they are the be all end all in sound quality but for securing your speakers I doubt there is any better. By the way, they improved my sound significantly. Best of luck and enjoy the Lori's!

[Wellfed]

Herbies Big Fat Black Dots do the job well for me on my Köchel horns.  Pretty inexpensive as relates to their performance level too.

[satfrat]

Thanks to both of you for the good options.  The Sistrum platform looks incredible but unfortunately it will not address the stability concern I have.  That wool stuff for the tweeter is worth trying I would think.

The Soundocity stands look like a solid choice, but I would have to drill some holes in the base (not that big a deal but I'm not mechanically inclined at all).  I am wondering if the Mapleshade chunky footers http://www.mapleshaderecords.com/audioproducts/triplepoint.php might be as effective and less of a hassle for me.

Thanks again!  I'll keep researching and of course enjoying the tunes . . .

Sorry i didn't read your post very well.  I just saw Lorelei & footer and felt the need to share. I myself am blessed to have an active but smart Australian Shepard. He's never been a concern with 4 Lorelei's, 1 in each corner of my smallish 11'x 17' room. I only wish I could say that.    Herbies Big Fat Black Dots are good but Herbies also sells sheets of this stuff that would better solve any stability problems.

Cheers,
Robin

[Eduardo AAVM]

I insist on Viablue Tri Absorbers, nice quality, easy to set up-no need for an assistant to place them under the speaker:



ViaBlue TRI-Spikes:

·          Adjustable Height Vibration Isolation Spikes

·          Constructed of Solid Brass and Hardened Brass w/ Steel
·          Overall Height:
o         Minimum: 0.585"
o         Maximum: 0.635"
·          Overall Diameter:  (Widest Point): 1.185"
·          Color: Black w/ Gold
·          No need to worry about thread size, Designed placement without screws
·          The easiest to use vibration isolation spikes ever designed!!






 

[ecramer]

Are those things really small can you take a pic next to a quarter for scale

I insist on Viablue Tri Absorbers, nice quality, easy to set up-no need for an assistant to place them under the speaker:



ViaBlue TRI-Spikes:

·          Adjustable Height Vibration Isolation Spikes

·          Constructed of Solid Brass and Hardened Brass w/ Steel
·          Overall Height:
o         Minimum: 0.585"
o         Maximum: 0.635"
·          Overall Diameter:  (Widest Point): 1.185"
·          Color: Black w/ Gold
·          No need to worry about thread size, Designed placement without screws
·          The easiest to use vibration isolation spikes ever designed!!






 

[Eduardo AAVM]

ok, let me check what can I do so you can figure out...

not today, maybe tomorrow you get a pic...

I can only say that I have absolutely no problem with 4 Tri Absorbers under each Lorelei.

[satfrat]

What's the overall height of the Tri Absorbers when under the Lorelei Eduardo?

[Eduardo AAVM]

What's the overall height of the Tri Absorbers when under the Lorelei Eduardo?

I haven't measured by myself but spec say:

Overall height:
o         Minimum: 0.585"
o         Maximum: 0.635"

[nyrocker]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone.  I decided on the Herbie's Big Fat Dots.  I'm sure there may be better solutions out there but the price was right, and in talking with them I learned that they designed them specifically for speakers sitting directly on hardwood floors.  That combined with Herbies' strong reputation won me over.

Thanks again!

[Wellfed]

...I'm sure there may be better solutions out there...

There MAY be, but the Big Fat Black Dots are a very straightforward and exceptional solution.  Be sure to use the money you save on additional tweaks.   

[satfrat]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone.  I decided on the Herbie's Big Fat Dots.  I'm sure there may be better solutions out there but the price was right, and in talking with them I learned that they designed them specifically for speakers sitting directly on hardwood floors.  That combined with Herbies' strong reputation won me over.

Thanks again!

Be forwarned, they might stain your floors. I can't say for sure about your floors but they did slightly mark up my oak subwoofer stand when I was using them there for a couple of years. There is a material that's used to keep rugs from sliding, it might be prudent to cut out little protective circles of this material for those dots. At the very least, it's worth keeping an eye out. I think you'll be real happy with them dots. 

Cheers,
Robin

[martinr]

I received my Sistrum platforms Friday - I am SO PLEASED!!
They greatly enhance the sound of the Lorelei's - what surprised me the most was how they affect the mids and vocals - vocalists are in the room!  Bass is more defined and extended and there is more air around instruments - these really make the Lorelei's sing! The speakers play louder now which I appreciate because I lost a little volume when I upgraded to the latest CI audio DAC recently. - My speakers don't seem to be too unstable on them.  They are pricey but I'm definitely pleased with the sound upgrade over all.  - Highly recommend!!

- Martin

[lazydays]

I am a very happy owner of a new pair of Lorelei's and have them sitting on a hardwood floor since the stock footers are way too unstable for my house.  They are in a multi-use den frequented by two greyhounds, a ten year old and a clumsy audiophile.  Any ideas on more stable options? 

In searching I found Mapleshade brass footers which are much more stubby and may be more stable.  But I'd like to hear what other owners are doing. 

Thanks in advance!

here's what I did with my Meadowlarks. Bought a couple concrete stepping stones (12"x12"x2"), and sat them on three (never four) balsa wood pads (about 3"x3"x1/2"). Then I sat the speakers ontop of the concrete slabs and of course leveled them. Bass got tighter and a little more focused. Total outlay was less than $10.
gary

[satfrat]

I am a very happy owner of a new pair of Lorelei's and have them sitting on a hardwood floor since the stock footers are way too unstable for my house.  They are in a multi-use den frequented by two greyhounds, a ten year old and a clumsy audiophile.  Any ideas on more stable options? 

In searching I found Mapleshade brass footers which are much more stubby and may be more stable.  But I'd like to hear what other owners are doing. 

Thanks in advance!

here's what I did with my Meadowlarks. Bought a couple concrete stepping stones (12"x12"x2"), and sat them on three (never four) balsa wood pads (about 3"x3"x1/2"). Then I sat the speakers ontop of the concrete slabs and of course leveled them. Bass got tighter and a little more focused. Total outlay was less than $10.
gary

No doubt it's more steadier than Sistrum Platforms but you really don't know what you're missing, what your Meadowlarks could be doing for you. Martin was spot on with his descriptions of what Sistrums brings out in a set of loudspeakers. If you ever have the opportunity to try them out,,, take it. 

Cheers,
Robin