IsoAcoustics Gaia Series Isolation Feet for Speakers & Subwoofers (Gaia III, 32 kg max) – Set of 4

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when you consider just how large of an improvement that these footers actually make and how reasonable they are priced it is surprising that more people didn't know about these little wonders. The reality is that optimizing my speakers in my rooms is certainly some lifelong quest. I’m not sure if I’ll ever get to the ultimate destination, but the lessons learned along the journey can only enrich it. As the science behind speaker-room interactions continues to mature, we’ll learn new things, develop new tools, and adapt methodologies. Each GAIA model is designed by speaker weight. Find out the weight of your individual speaker and you can determine which GAIA is right for you. The online calculator makes product selection easy.

Orientating the Gaia III feet identically is necessary because the technology is directional, a design point explained by UK distributor SCV…. Sean was very forthright about producing measurements to support the effectiveness of the technology. Using a laservibrometer, an instrument that measures vibrations on a surface and rapidly scans point-by-point over the test object’s surface to measure vibration levels at various points, Sean showed me how IsoAcoustics isolators reduced the resonant energy transferred from the speaker to the supporting floor surface. Some manufactures try to overcome this, for example, by building isolation into a turntable’s chassis through springs or energy absorbing materials. For loudspeakers though, this is less common, with rigidity still being the name of the game, hence the aftermarket isolation offerings that have arisen in recent times, to help get the best from our air beating boxes. Size matters The difference were immediately audible, the sound stage was more focused, and the bass was tighter, and the micro dynamics were cleaner with everything have more snap. While many rivals in the accessories space have seemingly similar offerings, IsoAcoustics GAIA III are a cut above average. Superbly built and finished, this is a quality product that will enhance your system’s sound and looks.When a speaker is placed on a hard surface, secondary internal reflections result. Any artefacts of this smear that is similar in the two channels are perceived to be in the centre, causing the sound stage to collapse. The GAIA series of isolators eliminates this smear resulting in a larger 3-dimensional sound stage.” PA20, PA21, PA22, PA23, PA24, PA25, PA26, PA27, PA28, PA29, PA30, PA31, PA32, PA33, PA34, PA35, PA36, PA37, PA38, PA39, PA40, PA41, PA42, PA43, PA44, PA45, PA46, PA47, PA48, PA49, PA50, PA51, PA52, PA53, PA54, PA55, PA56, PA57, PA58, PA59, PA60, PA61, PA62, PA63, PA64, PA65, PA66, PA67, PA68, PA69, PA70, PA71, PA72, PA73, PA74, PA75, PA76, PA77, PA78, PA79, PA80 The Gaia follows the same patented principles used in the Aperta, but rather than a speaker stand, it's a footer that screws into the bottom of the speaker's base, replacing the spikes or other footers provided by the speaker's manufacturer. Each of my Monitor Audio Platinum PL300 II speakers has a plinth with integral rubber pads, as well as optional spikes. I'd been using the spikes, but had some reservations about their effectiveness compared to the pads. I had no such reservations about the Gaias' effectiveness. They made an across-the-board improvement in the sound—almost as if Monitor had revised the PL300 II to a new model, the PL300 III. As I'd heard in IsoAcoustics' demo of their Aperta stands, there was a tightening of the bass, which also seemed to go deeper. We’ve talked enough about the use cases and now it’s time to do a deeper dive into the tech. IsoAcoustics isolation products perform two primary functions: I did ask for a deeper dive on the materials and composition and Sean was coy about divulging those secrets. The isolator is best described as a “resilient elastometer.” Fair enough.

When I turned on listening material I knew extremely well for the first time, I was literally stunned. In every instance the GAIA isolators improved the top to bottom performance of my two reference setups.And so, in my personal quest to minimize vibration, I came upon IsoAcoustics, a company whose products I was casually familiar with but never had hands-on experience. Briefly recapping the Spendor review: I heard a full, rich and natural sound from the Classic 1/2 but precision from the D7.2 whose taught bass and better-extended treble connotes more of a live feel. Each loudspeaker model impressed in its own way, my preference flip-flopping between them. In a perfect world, I’d want a hybrid of the two – more precision and a slightly firmer bass from the Classic 1/2 but more body and warmth with the D7.2. Nope, I’m never satisfied. With those broad parameters in mind, it was time to get things in motion. Selecting the Right IsoAcoustic Product In addition to imaging, the effect on bass notes was physically and audibly noticeable. The bass energy that was rattling through the hardwood floor, sofa, and surrounding objects was mastered. But here’s the important nuance to that statement. Bass was mastered without being emasculated. It’s as though the GAIA effectively neutered the deleterious effects of the room and furnishings while letting the music run free. It wasn’t so much room correction as it was isolation. Designed for floor standing speakers weighing up to 120 lbs or 54kg, the GAIA II will provide more openness and clarity, while reducing structural borne noise.