Spikes, door stoppers or something else for speaker stand base?

[placebo]

My floorstanders are on tiles (on cork mats at the moment). I'm thinking of getting some bolts the right size and using those inside those rubber cups that are used on the ends of poles.

http://www.soundcare.no/                                                                                                                                    As stated before these are the spikes I use.Pricey but not as pricey as replacing Italian tiles.

[mahleu]

http://www.soundcare.no/                                                                                                                                    As stated before these are the spikes I use.Pricey but not as pricey as replacing Italian tiles.

How pricey is pricey?

I have a feeling that with a heavy speaker on a hard surface, my bolts may work just as well.

[PAPPA3]

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I have 6 soundcare superspikes, and I've been trying to find out what to do with them.  Hi-Phibian has commented that I should use them instead of spikes.  I can maybe do a triangular configuration, with two in front and one at the back.  My base of the stand is larger in the front than at the back anyway. 

Alternatively I can use two in the front and something else at the back.  I think even with just two in the front and a simple DIY option at the back will work / or just 2 spikes at the back. 

I'm due to get the stands this week.  Once I assemble them I'll know, and I'll also see if it's worth my while going into amateurish production

[PAPPA3]

Yikes!!! Those soundcare spikes are 51,69 Euros each.  I think I've made my mind up

http://soundcare.no.24nb2.srv.ip.no/index.php?nr=90&idkategori=99&id=148&case=4

[Hi-Phibian]

Threaded super spikes are R475 a set 4.
They are not suitable on carpet though. Carpets need SPIKES.

[placebo]

Now I have a set of MA RS6 speakers which none of my Soundcare spikes fit.I think I will try doorstoppers with a vast quantity of Silicone at the bottom of the door stop.Ultra cheap might wurk.DIY I know but lets see how it sounds.Will take a bit of time.I think the RS6 speakers use a 4mm spike.Stupid size.

[Hi-Phibian]

Depending on the insert at the speaker base and how keen you are on super spikes one could change the insert to a 6 or 8 mm T nut and still use sound are.

You could also use the standard non threaded adhesive super spike and use a set of 3.
They work well provided the floor is fairly level. With 3 they will not rock but you obviously can not adjust them.

I use 3 of them under my Sound Structures / Sonus Faber set.
2 at the rear and 1 in front. Works just dandy.

[PAPPA3]

My lounge floor is industrial carpeting glued onto cement.  No underfelt, so I assume the soundcare 'spikes' would work.  The industrial carpet is very thin before you hit the cement

[KenMasters]

KenMasters no disrespect but i can almost guarantee that Sondor will have the same products that Sonic Design have. It might only come in black or white but if i order a consignment they'll probably do any color i want.
Are you able to get 1 or 2 of these quite easily? If so let me know if you can send me a sample and then I'll go to Sondor. Once I've found a comparative product I'll send you a whole sheet if you want.
If these are to go between a carpet and the stand though then I'm not to sure they'll work as they may be a little unstable on carpet.

I managed to find out what material is used to manufacture damping feet, it's call Poron ( http://www.poronxrd.com/products-applications/ ).

[Hello]

Does your speakers have a threat to screw spikes into the feet? Often they do.
Mine have an 8 mm threat. I didn't want to damage my wooden floor. So I bought 8mm s/s (stainless steel bolts) (looks a little smarter than galvanised bolts), stuck a "Glass Skid Protector" (transparent rubber pad) on each and screwed it into the feet. To make it stick better, I glued it on with Superglue. I got get the "Glass Skid Protectors" from Game. You can even get s/s nuts to put on the screw so that it does turn to much. Hope you getting the picture.