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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  • Oehlbach

    Oehlbach Air Absorb - Pack of 4

    SKU: 55045

    (10 reviews)
    £55.00
    Inc. VAT
    Reliably prevents the transmission of undesirable resonances from loudspeaker cases to the surfaces they´re standing on. 30 Years Warranty.
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  • AudioQuest

    AudioQuest HDMI Input / Output Noise-Stopper Caps (Set of 4)

    SKU: CAPHDMI

    (12 reviews)
    £24.96
    Ex. VAT
    To reduce the amount of RF interference entering your AV system we recommend "capping" all unused HDMI Ports.
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  • AudioQuest

    AudioQuest XLR Input Noise-Stopper Caps (Set of 2)

    SKU: 69-094-01

    (6 reviews)
    £33.29
    Ex. VAT
    To reduce the amount of RF interference entering your system we recommend "capping" all unused XLR inputs.
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  • Atacama

    Atacama Speaker stand Isolation Gel pads (pack of 8)

    SKU: Atacama Speaker stand Isolation Gel pads

    (11 reviews)
    £16.66
    Ex. VAT
    Designed 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.
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  • Townshend Audio

    Townshend Seismic Isolation Podium Pair

    SKU: Seismic Podium

    (8 reviews)
    £1,341.67
    Ex. VAT
    Designed 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.
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  • AudioQuest

    AudioQuest USB Input / Output Noise-Stopper Caps (Set of 4)

    SKU: CAPUSB

    (8 reviews)
    £24.96
    Ex. VAT
    To reduce the amount of RF interference entering your system we recommend "capping" all unused USB Ports.
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  • Oehlbach

    Oehlbach XXL HS Caps Pack of 4

    SKU: 55062

    (4 reviews)
    £16.66
    Ex. VAT
    The result is a significantly better sound. The XXL® caps have a Teflon coating inside and consist of solid brass with 24 carat gold plating. 30 Years Warranty.
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  • Oehlbach

    Oehlbach Shock Absorber - Pack of 4

    SKU: 55138

    (4 reviews)
    £18.99
    Inc. VAT
    High-quality vibration damper for acoustically insulating high-end hi-fi and home-cinema components and loudspeaker boxes. 30 Years Warranty.
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  • Atacama

    Atacama M8 CARPET SPIKES c/w Lock Nuts - 8 pack

    SKU: Atacama M8 CARPET SPIKES

    (5 reviews)
    £10.82
    Ex. VAT
    >8 mm diameter Replacement carpet spikes and lock nuts.supplied as a pack of 8.
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  • IsoAcoustics

    IsoAcoustics Orea Series Isolation Feet

    SKU: Orea

    (48 reviews)
    From
    £45.00
    Inc. VAT

    With 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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  • AudioQuest

    AudioQuest XLR Output Noise-Stopper Caps (Set of 2)

    SKU: 69-095-01

    (3 reviews)
    £33.29
    Ex. VAT
    To reduce the amount of RF interference entering your system we recommend "capping" all unused XLR Outputs.
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  • Oehlbach

    Oehlbach XXL Air Cylinder - Pack of 4

    SKU: Oehlbach XXL Air Cylinder

    (1 reviews)
    £189.00
    Inc. VAT
    These innovative shock absorbers have been designed to effectively insulate sensitive audio equipment from the floor. 30 Years Warranty.
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When speakers sit directly on a surface, vibrations travel into the floor or stand and then reflect back into the speaker cabinet. This interference can blur detail, smear imaging, and muddy bass response. IsoAcoustics isolators decouple the speaker from its surface, preventing those reflections. The result is tighter, more controlled bass, cleaner midrange, and a wider, more natural soundstage. Isolation helps you hear the true performance of your speakers without unwanted distortion.

Yes. Isolation platforms prevent vibrations from floors and racks reaching your sensitive audio equipment. By reducing mechanical feedback, they allow your system to perform at its full potential, delivering cleaner detail, more stable imaging, and deeper, more controlled bass. Townshend’s Seismic Platforms are among the most effective solutions available.

Isolation shelves or decoupling features can help reduce resonance, particularly for turntables and valve equipment.

Isolation and support products can make a clearly audible difference, especially in resolving systems. Vibrations from floors, speakers, and even airborne sound can interfere with sensitive components like turntables, DACs, and amplifiers. Proper speaker stands help speakers perform as intended by improving stability, positioning, and bass control.

Hi-fi racks and isolation platforms reduce unwanted resonance, helping systems sound cleaner, more focused, and more consistent. While these products may not change the sound as dramatically as speakers or cartridges, they often unlock performance that is already there but being masked by vibration or poor placement.

Most forms of Isolation aim to reduce the amount of external (and internal) vibration affects your system, whether thats your speakers, turntable, amplifier etc. These vibrations may not seem noticeable to you, however, Hi-Fi equipment can be extremely sensitive and even micro-vibrations can introduce noise to your music. Two great examples are for Speakers and Turntables. If a speaker receives excess vibrations from an external source, this can affect the movement of the drivers and directly affect what you can hear. Similarly with Turntables, any excess vibrations can affect the movement of the cartridge which ultimately means a change in the musical information. All of these situations mean you won't be able to hear your system and your music as it was intended. Even some simple isolation for your most sensitive equipment can go a long way to improving your listening sessions, and the more isolation you introduce, the lower your overall noise floor can be.

Speaker isolation reduces vibration transfer between speakers and floors or furniture, improving clarity and bass control.

Yes. From compact bookshelf speakers to large floorstanders, most speakers benefit from proper isolation.

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