Audionoobie Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 (edited) Hey Bob, Here's a pic of the rug (this is an older pic). It's really thin. You wouldn't think that it would make that much of an impact but it was huge. Joe Edited March 31, 2022 by Audionoobie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKDad Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Audionoobie said: Herbie's Gliders (brass)https://herbiesaudiolab.com/products/cone-spike-decoupling-glider?variant=12645103435831 Can someone tell me what the spike shoes do? Do they act to decouple the speaker from the room in any way? You may wish to investigate the official Vanderteen spike shoes. Mr. Vandersteen himself has commented elsewhere in this forum on the difference between his spike shoes and the squishy ones like that Herbie's product. He has better answers than I do. This potentially could also explain why taking out your thin rug made such a big difference. It might not have been any kind of acoustic absorption affecting the sound waves, but because the loudspeakers were rocking back and forth in synchrony with the sound. Squishy footer on a squishy surface. Personally, we have our Quatro CT's (same size cabinet, pretty much) sitting on the Vandersteen shoes. These in turn sit on granite pieces atop the floor. That combination made a giant difference in the sound quality. Edited March 31, 2022 by BKDad po wording 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctsooner Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 24 minutes ago, Audionoobie said: Herbie's Gliders (brass)https://herbiesaudiolab.com/products/cone-spike-decoupling-glider?variant=12645103435831 Can someone tell me what the spike shoes do? Do they act to decouple the speaker from the room in any way? BK is DEAD on. I too use the granite and the shoes made a nice little difference. They are not expensive either and well worth it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GdnrBob Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 How do you order a set of Vandy footers? I don't see them on the website? B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Vandersteen Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 2 hours ago, GdnrBob said: How do you order a set of Vandy footers? I don't see them on the website? B We do not sell direct but they can be ordered from any Vandersteen Dealer. They are called "Spike Shoes" and come in a set of six. RV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Edwards Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 On 3/31/2022 at 10:48 AM, BKDad said: You may wish to investigate the official Vanderteen spike shoes. Mr. Vandersteen himself has commented elsewhere in this forum on the difference between his spike shoes and the squishy ones like that Herbie's product. I replaced my Herbie's Cone / Spike Puckies with Vandersteen Spike Shoes for my Quatros and the better resolution & tighter bass was immediately noticeable; a very worthy $140 investment. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctsooner Posted April 2, 2022 Share Posted April 2, 2022 I agree with Steve as I've stated. It has actually be one of the best upgrades for me that didn't cost at least 1k. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audionoobie Posted April 2, 2022 Author Share Posted April 2, 2022 4 hours ago, Steve Edwards said: I replaced my Herbie's Cone / Spike Puckies with Vandersteen Spike Shoes for my Quatros and the better resolution & tighter bass was immediately noticeable; a very worthy $140 investment. I’ll have John order them for me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boof Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 On 4/1/2022 at 4:31 AM, Audionoobie said: Herbie's Gliders (brass)https://herbiesaudiolab.com/products/cone-spike-decoupling-glider?variant=12645103435831 Can someone tell me what the spike shoes do? Do they act to decouple the speaker from the room in any way? When you have a laminated/timber floor, these spike shoes help avoid scratching. Probably easier to move the speakers (slide...) with these are on. Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmz Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Seems like they should be called slippers, rather than shoes then ?? 🥸 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctsooner Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 The Bander shoes have a special felt in the bottom that actually hold the speaker in place so that it won’t move. Movement causes smearing. That’s the last thing we want in a Vandersteen speaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stringreen Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 One thing to be cautious of when using the laser.... My laser is like a small light that is round. I put a mark on the very top of the pen so that I don't use it as it rolls around its axis. The laser itself is not perfectly square to the body on mine and might be on yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stringreen Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 I used Herbies under my 5A's for about 15 minutes and quickly returned them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctsooner Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Strong, did you get Vandershoes? Curious to hear your thoughts if you did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GdnrBob Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Dang, thanks for reminding me to call John Rutan and order a set. B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctsooner Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 ha...Bob, you will like how they work I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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