Yeah, they do come with the metal discs, but what I tried to say was this would be rather inconvenient to setup each time I pull the speakers out for listening and back, and while setting the disks on the floor the spikes would be bare on the floor and probably scratch it. Most likely I will go with two sets one is this dayton and the other one should be some rubber feet as a temporary setup.
Any recommendation which rubber feet?
There is one more question of course. 🙂
In the original post the speakers are shown without being cabled. Any idea what to do with the speaker cable? Should I simply line it behind one of the rear legs and use some duck tape or there is some better suggestion?
Any recommendation which rubber feet?
There is one more question of course. 🙂
In the original post the speakers are shown without being cabled. Any idea what to do with the speaker cable? Should I simply line it behind one of the rear legs and use some duck tape or there is some better suggestion?
DIY a set of pretty looking cables and just let them hang down the back
and if your floors are smooth the metal disc will just glide along. I also know there is a set of wooden spikes on ebay that would be easier on wooden floors.
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mirekti - I'm not a fan of spikes myself- having both severely gouged a Douglas Fir hardwood floor when the protecting cup washers slipped, and tearing a wool broadloom carpet.
However, the some of the Dayton models have threaded removable tips, which I've used with small PSA Feltack type of soft glides. This lets you retain the height adjustment feature and protect any type of hard surface flooring - real wood/ laminates / tile/ terrazzo, etc.
The question as to whether/ how much spikes actually improve the sound is a conversation for another day.
However, the some of the Dayton models have threaded removable tips, which I've used with small PSA Feltack type of soft glides. This lets you retain the height adjustment feature and protect any type of hard surface flooring - real wood/ laminates / tile/ terrazzo, etc.
The question as to whether/ how much spikes actually improve the sound is a conversation for another day.
These Dayton models with removable tips are different then those in the photo two posts above?
Can you post a link to soft glides, please? I'm not quite sure what this looks like.
I totally agree it is for another day. Honestly, I only go with spikes and/or feet to make sure I can make the stands stable (by adjusting the spike/feet height) in case the base doesn't end up fully flat or the floor is not perfectly flat.
Does anyone know what these feet (or similar) are called?
Edit: I think I figured it out, these are some furniture feet. If I want to exchangeably use Dayton spikes and some furniture feet, I just need to make sure the threads on the stands are M6. Dayton spikes are M6, and when buying furniture feet they will also need to be M6
The last thing is to figure out where to leave the wholes for filling with sand/rice/kitty litter so they are not visible.
If anyone can knows some stands which I could use as an example, and apply it on these...
Thanks and cheers, all in all this was a very productive thread for my project.
Edit: I think I figured it out, these are some furniture feet. If I want to exchangeably use Dayton spikes and some furniture feet, I just need to make sure the threads on the stands are M6. Dayton spikes are M6, and when buying furniture feet they will also need to be M6
The last thing is to figure out where to leave the wholes for filling with sand/rice/kitty litter so they are not visible.
If anyone can knows some stands which I could use as an example, and apply it on these...
Thanks and cheers, all in all this was a very productive thread for my project.
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those would be described in the millwork / furniture trade as adjustable levelers - available in all sorts of thread pitch and foot types
Levelers - Richelieu Hardware
"felt tack" self adhesive pads - available in a huge range of sizes and shapes at almost any hardware / building supply store around
The Dayton spikes with removable tips come in black, silver and gold IINM, and you need to look closely at the photo to see the removable tip
http://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-dss4-bk-black-speaker-spike-set-4-pcs--240-717
but it's more easily seen in the technical drawing
http://www.parts-express.com/pedocs...ss4-dimensional-drawing-technical-diagram.pdf
As for the location of holes for ballast filling - I suggested before the top plate, which could then be covered with a thin piece of wood screwed on from below, felt pads etc. That would allow access to remove ballast if they become to heavy to move great distances.
Levelers - Richelieu Hardware
"felt tack" self adhesive pads - available in a huge range of sizes and shapes at almost any hardware / building supply store around
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The Dayton spikes with removable tips come in black, silver and gold IINM, and you need to look closely at the photo to see the removable tip
http://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-dss4-bk-black-speaker-spike-set-4-pcs--240-717
but it's more easily seen in the technical drawing
http://www.parts-express.com/pedocs...ss4-dimensional-drawing-technical-diagram.pdf
As for the location of holes for ballast filling - I suggested before the top plate, which could then be covered with a thin piece of wood screwed on from below, felt pads etc. That would allow access to remove ballast if they become to heavy to move great distances.
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