This is a good practice, BUT at the time i bought my SVS feet- they didn't cost that much more than the washing machine feet. IMO it was worth the extra money to buy something designed for said purpose.
Did the same...they actually work even better as they are more dense and the rubber feet are better designed. If you have the money and don't care get the isos... otherwise get the cheaper equivalents, they actually work better....but let's keep quiet about that
@@ZZ-ou7gp Do you have REW measurements between the audio grade isolation feet and the washing machine version to support your argument that they work better?
@@uhoh7541dude sounds subjective and both do the same, asking for REW measurements is asinine . No need to spend more money on things when you have something cheaper that does the same job....live and let live.
@@uhoh7541 I've seen measurements of the SVS and they dont do much to the measurements vs without, so its not standard frequency response thats being tackled here
Anything that cuts down on room rattle is plus in my book. I piked up a set of this to use on my center channels stand. I was intrigued by the iso-acoustic but wasn't going to spend the money so tried these instead. Can't say they made a difference or not in that case but they are really solid. They should work really well with subs. I'm planning on using them on a few of my upcoming DIY builds.
I like everything about SVS. I have own other subs in the past, including a number of Rel and Vandersteen subs, but when Steve Guttenberg did his review of the sb4000, it made me think. It made me think enough to place an order along with the feet coming a short time later. The sub is outstanding and has given me the bass that I want that even the Rel and Vandersteens couldn't. You call SVS, and you get a person who is more than willing to help you. SVS has a brilliant app for their subs that allows it to be tuned to your hearts content. The feet made a huge difference and gave the bass more substance and less boom. I'm an audiophile who avoided SVS at first due to the rumors, but now I'm a believer who will choose them always for price and performance. My sub during Covid-19 actually went up in cost by over $400 dollars due to parts.
My music system (Pair of front monitor speakers on stands, two 12" Rythmik subs) is in my bonus room over the garage. One sub is next to the left speaker, the 2nd sub is along the right side wall slightly behind my listening seat. There's a window on the front wall centered behind speakers. I was getting very strong room resonance/vibrations. The window's internal mechanisms, likely the sash lift springs, were loud and distracting with even low level listening. I added these SVS footers under the front sub and it immediately made a noticeable improvement. The noise was much reduced from the window and the sound tightened up with better audible definition. I ended up having to do something similar to the 2nd sub, but just set that on a SubDude platform.
Thank you for this video. I did learn more about not just the isolation feet but also other products like the wireless sub connection. Some pretty cool stuff. 😎👍
I've had these SVS isolation feet on two PB-4000 for 2 years or so. ONE downside I've noticed is it makes the sub harder to move and SVS claims the feet can be damaged while moving the sub if one isn't careful.
If a concrete floor, put them under the legs of your couch too. That way the bass sound waves don't have to overcome the inertia of the whole flloor and house. You will feel more base because your seat is decoupled from the floor and house.
I have the REL predator 2. And I have the SVS feet but instead of removing the stock feet of the REL I just put the SVS legs under the stock feet. That would be fine wouldn't it?
Do you know anything about the Tonewinner D6000 subwoofer? I saw some guy comparing it to the PB16 and it is a fraction of the price. I can only find that one guy talking about it and Reddit so I’ve got no idea if it’s legit or really bad. Do you know about it or could do a test on one?
How does it change or improve the bass on the dragon's subwoofers? I also own this beast and been considering buying an isolation system to hopefully improve the sound.
How critical is having a top notch Subwoofer cable is a mid grade just fine?? I’m seeing cables now costing above a $100 depending the length. I’m not sure that is going to really make that much of a difference. Thoughts?
This is all part of why manufacturers try to build the most inert cabinetry possible. You want as close to all of the energy a speaker produces emitted by the driver. Otherwise, it's wasted power and lost efficiency.
This sounds more of a US problem because of how the houses are build. I would always prefer to have any kind of isolation feet, as it makes the subs not move and done reduce vibration. But if you think about it, if you are doing reference levels, 115 db at 10hz, 30hz, 50hz. You are creating soo much pressure, that things start to flex and vibrate. The bigger the plane, the lower the resonance frequencies. Things inside your house will vibrate from this sound pressure. Unless you are in the basement in a dedicated home cinema that has nothing else in the room.
I like the rattle. Probably when I'm older I'll prefer more pristine bass for my listening room then I'll have sealed subs on isolation feet.. However for now I want maximum chaos
Do what makes you happy- but all that 'chaos' would be going to your ears and body instead of the floor, windows, and doors if you had your subs decoupled somehow. I will admit i have a video of a half full wine glass dancing to the bass before i got isolation feet that I'm proud of.
I simply bought washing machine isolators for just $10 on Amazon. Works like a charm
This is a good practice, BUT at the time i bought my SVS feet- they didn't cost that much more than the washing machine feet. IMO it was worth the extra money to buy something designed for said purpose.
Did the same...they actually work even better as they are more dense and the rubber feet are better designed. If you have the money and don't care get the isos... otherwise get the cheaper equivalents, they actually work better....but let's keep quiet about that
@@ZZ-ou7gp Do you have REW measurements between the audio grade isolation feet and the washing machine version to support your argument that they work better?
@@uhoh7541dude sounds subjective and both do the same, asking for REW measurements is asinine . No need to spend more money on things when you have something cheaper that does the same job....live and let live.
@@uhoh7541 I've seen measurements of the SVS and they dont do much to the measurements vs without, so its not standard frequency response thats being tackled here
Anything that cuts down on room rattle is plus in my book. I piked up a set of this to use on my center channels stand. I was intrigued by the iso-acoustic but wasn't going to spend the money so tried these instead. Can't say they made a difference or not in that case but they are really solid. They should work really well with subs. I'm planning on using them on a few of my upcoming DIY builds.
I like everything about SVS. I have own other subs in the past, including a number of Rel and Vandersteen subs, but when Steve Guttenberg did his review of the sb4000, it made me think.
It made me think enough to place an order along with the feet coming a short time later. The sub is outstanding and has given me the bass that I want that even the Rel and Vandersteens couldn't.
You call SVS, and you get a person who is more than willing to help you. SVS has a brilliant app for their subs that allows it to be tuned to your hearts content.
The feet made a huge difference and gave the bass more substance and less boom. I'm an audiophile who avoided SVS at first due to the rumors, but now I'm a believer who will choose them always for price and performance.
My sub during Covid-19 actually went up in cost by over $400 dollars due to parts.
It really helped for me since my door and window would rattle. With the feet there is no rattle now.
I use rubber pucks sold for use under washing machines. MUCH cheaper and very effective.
My music system (Pair of front monitor speakers on stands, two 12" Rythmik subs) is in my bonus room over the garage. One sub is next to the left speaker, the 2nd sub is along the right side wall slightly behind my listening seat. There's a window on the front wall centered behind speakers. I was getting very strong room resonance/vibrations. The window's internal mechanisms, likely the sash lift springs, were loud and distracting with even low level listening. I added these SVS footers under the front sub and it immediately made a noticeable improvement. The noise was much reduced from the window and the sound tightened up with better audible definition. I ended up having to do something similar to the 2nd sub, but just set that on a SubDude platform.
I have 2 pb 4000's and 12 isolation feet and the bass after the feet install was significantly better. Much cleaner
Thank you for this video. I did learn more about not just the isolation feet but also other products like the wireless sub connection. Some pretty cool stuff. 😎👍
I've had these SVS isolation feet on two PB-4000 for 2 years or so.
ONE downside I've noticed is it makes the sub harder to move and SVS claims the feet can be damaged while moving the sub if one isn't careful.
If a concrete floor, put them under the legs of your couch too. That way the bass sound waves don't have to overcome the inertia of the whole flloor and house. You will feel more base because your seat is decoupled from the floor and house.
Thanks for this suggestion
Can you suggest how we can control rattling and rumbling of windows and doors in a room when subwoofer in action?
I have the REL predator 2. And I have the SVS feet but instead of removing the stock feet of the REL I just put the SVS legs under the stock feet.
That would be fine wouldn't it?
I have them on my sub and my HT is in the basement with concrete floors and still things rattle. Help!!! 😢
Thanks
I have isolation under all speakers and subs.
This is so random because I just bought these - will see if they help out
OK you sold me, you MFers. If I don't like them I can always put them under my washer and dryer.
🤣
Do you know anything about the Tonewinner D6000 subwoofer? I saw some guy comparing it to the PB16 and it is a fraction of the price. I can only find that one guy talking about it and Reddit so I’ve got no idea if it’s legit or really bad. Do you know about it or could do a test on one?
They are on the Nakamichi Dragon subwoofers 😊
How does it change or improve the bass on the dragon's subwoofers? I also own this beast and been considering buying an isolation system to hopefully improve the sound.
What about if subs are on a concrete foundation ?
As nick from Svs says, on concrete slab they won’t benefit
I have a concrete floor with carpet and underlay on top, will i benefit from these? cheers from the UK
No
What’s the difference between these and rubber feet in can get at Home Depot for 5$
How critical is having a top notch Subwoofer cable is a mid grade just fine?? I’m seeing cables now costing above a $100 depending the length. I’m not sure that is going to really make that much of a difference. Thoughts?
Doesn’t it make bass less tactile?
Yes it makes it less tactile. If you don’t have a problem with the room rattling you should consider not using these.
However REL doesn’t advice absorbers.
This is all part of why manufacturers try to build the most inert cabinetry possible. You want as close to all of the energy a speaker produces emitted by the driver. Otherwise, it's wasted power and lost efficiency.
Loving the infomercial
Love the stupid comment.
@@therealshaneleeLoving the lack of a sense of humour
This sounds more of a US problem because of how the houses are build.
I would always prefer to have any kind of isolation feet, as it makes the subs not move and done reduce vibration.
But if you think about it, if you are doing reference levels, 115 db at 10hz, 30hz, 50hz. You are creating soo much pressure, that things start to flex and vibrate. The bigger the plane, the lower the resonance frequencies. Things inside your house will vibrate from this sound pressure.
Unless you are in the basement in a dedicated home cinema that has nothing else in the room.
I like the rattle. Probably when I'm older I'll prefer more pristine bass for my listening room then I'll have sealed subs on isolation feet.. However for now I want maximum chaos
Do what makes you happy- but all that 'chaos' would be going to your ears and body instead of the floor, windows, and doors if you had your subs decoupled somehow.
I will admit i have a video of a half full wine glass dancing to the bass before i got isolation feet that I'm proud of.
Cool
If these things are as crucial & essential as they are made out to be
Then why weren’t they just built on the subwoof to begin with 🤔🤷♂️
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