These actually work, and work well. I have a set (3 per speaker) under my B&W 801 Matrix Series II's and the difference is quite real. Without getting into the details I'll just say that the principle behind them is to minimize front-to-rear cabinet vibrations. That's why you must align the wording on the pucks. It is far easier by hand to try and rock the speakers left-to-right as opposed to front-to-back when using them. Both movements are minimal, but the front-to-back is much harder to achieve. It's almost impossible to do it even slightly. This makes a lot of sense since cone movement in most speakers is front-to-back, and cabinet movement in that orientation can both add and detract from the drivers' cones. This can cause smearing, loss of detail and bass. Are they for everyone ... ???? It depends. Is your system's level of resolution able to make use of such a tweak? I know in my case it did improve the sound, but I also know that won't be the case for every system out there.
@@Studioincar Thank you, I actually bought them new back in the '90s. Recently I had to remount the woofers with new mounting grommets when I went to remove the grills for cleaning --- the speaker actually came off with the grill, a real Holy Sh-T moment. Fortunately I held on to everything from causing any damage. Replacing the grommets wasn't all that hard to do, so now everything is back to like-new with the woofers. As for the speakers themselves, no matter what upgrades I made to my system over the years the 801's always were able to perform better as a result. They were always up to the task.
If you wanted to use them I would put them under the wooden base. I've just done this for one of our power amps that has to sit on the floor, albeit on carpet.
Remove the spikes and replace them with the appropriate spec. footers. Isoacoustics will supply the proper thread matching at no additional cost --- they did that for me on my B&W Sound Anchor stands (3 per speaker). Yes, you can purchase them in any number of combinations, again at no additional cost.
I need the 1's and they just dont offer value to me, the pricing is just based on heavier speakers probably cost more so we charge you more. I really hate that model in general life so these are not for me on that basis alone....thks for the video
as good as the iso acoustic Gaia are there's something even better it's called the Townshend podiums they're three times as much money but they do a way better job, the ISO acoustic only isolate down to 20 HZ the podiums isolate down to three Hertz so they get rid of all the earthborn vibration that shakes your speaker the ISO acoustic won't do that, everyone that has tried both has said that the isoacoustic were very good but the podiums are on a whole different level better.
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I have them on Dynaudio Evoke 30’s and also on Sonus faber Olympica Nova V’s (different size). Highly recommended.
great review, as usual, thanks Carl.
Great review, I will definitely purchase a set, thanks 👍
I have just bought the 2s for my kef r700s 😊
The ISO Acoustics logo must show to the front or to the back to preserve its acoustic effect!
Hate to say it but you didn't actually put the Gaia III feeton correctly . Check out the set up video
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These actually work, and work well. I have a set (3 per speaker) under my B&W 801 Matrix Series II's and the difference is quite real. Without getting into the details I'll just say that the principle behind them is to minimize front-to-rear cabinet vibrations. That's why you must align the wording on the pucks. It is far easier by hand to try and rock the speakers left-to-right as opposed to front-to-back when using them. Both movements are minimal, but the front-to-back is much harder to achieve. It's almost impossible to do it even slightly. This makes a lot of sense since cone movement in most speakers is front-to-back, and cabinet movement in that orientation can both add and detract from the drivers' cones. This can cause smearing, loss of detail and bass. Are they for everyone ... ???? It depends. Is your system's level of resolution able to make use of such a tweak? I know in my case it did improve the sound, but I also know that won't be the case for every system out there.
That's a great set of speakers you've got there :)
@@Studioincar Thank you, I actually bought them new back in the '90s. Recently I had to remount the woofers with new mounting grommets when I went to remove the grills for cleaning --- the speaker actually came off with the grill, a real Holy Sh-T moment. Fortunately I held on to everything from causing any damage. Replacing the grommets wasn't all that hard to do, so now everything is back to like-new with the woofers. As for the speakers themselves, no matter what upgrades I made to my system over the years the 801's always were able to perform better as a result. They were always up to the task.
Correction, they minimize side to side speaker movement but allow front to rear movement with the drivers.
@@marvinbolden6882veo que pone lo del movimiento de los lados o delante atrás o de las letras me lo puedes explicar pensé que se ponían y ya
Excellent review. Would you kindly please advise the unit with VU Meters next to the Hegel? Rose Streamer perhaps? Thank you.
Yes it’s the Hifi Rose RS150, you can select different digital covers on the large front facing touchscreen, versions of VU meters etc.
@@Benvos Thank you.
What if you have a concrete floor and the speakers are on spikes sitting on a wooden base made specifically for them?
If you wanted to use them I would put them under the wooden base. I've just done this for one of our power amps that has to sit on the floor, albeit on carpet.
Thank-you
Remove the spikes and replace them with the appropriate spec. footers. Isoacoustics will supply the proper thread matching at no additional cost --- they did that for me on my B&W Sound Anchor stands (3 per speaker). Yes, you can purchase them in any number of combinations, again at no additional cost.
I need the 1's and they just dont offer value to me, the pricing is just based on heavier speakers probably cost more so we charge you more. I really hate that model in general life so these are not for me on that basis alone....thks for the video
1st floor Flat. Rubbish floorboards and Spendor S8e . Gaia 3 on Tesco Granite chopping boards.
Simples. They work.
I believe they require a disk to go under them on carpet
They certainly do, all in the box.
as good as the iso acoustic Gaia are there's something even better it's called the Townshend podiums they're three times as much money but they do a way better job, the ISO acoustic only isolate down to 20 HZ the podiums isolate down to three Hertz so they get rid of all the earthborn vibration that shakes your speaker the ISO acoustic won't do that, everyone that has tried both has said that the isoacoustic were very good but the podiums are on a whole different level better.
What music you listen to that goes below 20Hz… in HT isoacoustics don’t matter on LR on center might help