System Isolation
Vibration control for speakers, components, turntables and cables from IsoAcoustics, Stillpoints and Townshend. One of the least glamorous upgrades and one of the most reliable.
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The science of vibration control
Every component in a hi-fi system is affected by vibration from two directions at once. Airborne energy from the speakers reaches the equipment through the air and through the floor, and mechanical energy generated inside the equipment itself has to go somewhere.
Two approaches exist and they do different jobs. Isolation decouples a component from what it sits on, so vibration cannot travel between them. Coupling does the opposite, draining energy out of the component into a heavier structure. Speakers generally benefit from isolation from the floor, which breaks the room excitation loop and tightens bass. Turntables benefit most of all, since a stylus in a groove is a vibration sensor by design.
This is the category where the effect is most obvious to people who expected nothing. Putting isolation feet under a pair of standmount speakers changes the bass and the imaging in a way that is easy to demonstrate. Load ratings matter: the product has to be matched to the weight it carries or it will not work as designed. Tell us the component weights and we will specify the right size.
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From£37.50Ex. VATWith 4 different models to match the weight of your component or speaker, the OREA Series by Iso Acoustic securely and efficiently mitigates vibration, noticeably boosting the quality and clarity of sound produced by your setup.
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SALEFrom£165.83Ex. VAT
These multi-award-winning isolators by IsoAcoustics could be a significant step in unlocking the true potential of your setup. With three different models to cover a range of weights, as well as a handy calculator on their website (see below), these isolators will boost clarity and widen your sound stage.
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£5.82Ex. VATVibration damper for acoustically insulating smaller loudspeaker boxes.
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From£165.83Ex. VATComposed from dense, void-less fibre and coupled with IsoAcoustics' patented isolating foot attachments, the zaZen is an isolation platform designed for use with turntables, tube amplifiers and other sensitive HiFi components. -
£34.99Inc. VATAtacama Atabites SMD-Z 7HD is a high-density zinc-coated steel inert filler for mass loading speaker stands. Sold in 7kg tubs, with a density of 4.18kg per litre. Compatible with most speaker stand brands. -
IsoAcoustics
IsoAcoustics Gaia Series Thread Adapters - Set of 4SKU: GAIA THREAD ADAPTERS
(14 reviews)From£16.25Ex. VATIsoAcoustics' range of thread adaptors make GAIA isolators compatible with speaker lines featuring more unusual spike thread sizes. These multi-award-winning isolators by IsoAcoustics could be a significant step in unlocking the true potential of your setup.
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£24.96Ex. VATTo reduce the amount of RF interference entering your AV system we recommend "capping" all unused HDMI Ports. -
£20.82Ex. VATMade with a copper/zinc alloy and a non-slip E.P.D.M elastomer membrane, Atacama's HD-L Floor Spike Shoes are designed to protect delicate floors, able to effectively support up to 125kg spread across all 4 shoes. -
Atacama
Atacama Speaker stand Isolation Gel pads (pack of 8)SKU: Atacama Speaker stand Isolation Gel pads
(11 reviews)£19.99Inc. VATDesigned to adhere to speaker stand top plates and are made from a high performance polyurethane elastomer which, as well as being non-slip and non scratch, gives excellent sound and vibration resistance. -
£45.83Ex. VATReliably prevents the transmission of undesirable resonances from loudspeaker cases to the surfaces they´re standing on. 30 Years Warranty. -
From£55.00Inc. VATDesigned to maintain stable support on your carpet, the optional Carpet Spikes work with the GAIA isolators to provide improved performance on thicker pile carpet and carpet with underpads.
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£1,341.67Ex. VATDesigned as a range to accommodate any size and weight of speaker – standmount plus stand, floorstander or subwoofer – the Seismic Podium breaks the acoustic connection between the floor and the speaker, preventing the passage of deleterious vibrations both to and from the speaker cabinets.
