I bought these and then took them back after finding washing machine Isolator pucks gave identical performance benefits. Clearer midrange with no bloom, bouncier bass, better timing transient leading edge stuff. They make a big difference but so do washing machine pucks at £8 for 4. They might not look as fancy but they definitely sound it 😂👍🏼
After seeing this comment I went and bought washing 12 washing machine pucks off amazon for 40 bucks 4 for a 12 inch sub and I only needed 3 per 8 inch monitor. I already had foam isolation pads before switch to the washing pucks so the speakers were already somewhat isolated but the difference is night and day especially for the subwoofer. The clarity and transient difference is very noticeable in my room. Thank you for your comment it saved me 180+ bucks vs the iso acoustics,
Ladieaux Aw you’re welcome mate. That really cheered me up hearing that I’ve helped a random stranger save money in these trying times. I haven’t tried them under my sub yet maybe one day I will. Enjoy! 😊
This might sound silly, but have you ever considered using a washing machine anti-vibration mat cut to size ( I think they contain Sorbothane or something similar, and are available in various thicknesses ) They only cost about 10 or 20 quid.
I'm specifically looking for a solution to prevent vibrations through the house for the sake of OTHERS that are in the home, not clarity of sound. Do you recommend?
You'll notice the difference even more when you are using these on a console or on a studio desk. Really night and day really. The only thing I wonder is how much difference it would make compared to the cheaper foam ones.
Thanks for your review. Preventing vibrations from your speaker stands to affect the sound. You hit the nail in the head. I had the mo pads and tried the Iso pucks. I found in comparison the pads dampend the sound a little while the pads are a little clearer. The one annoying thing is if you want to move your heavy monitors once they are on the pucks, it is difficult as the pucks stick to the bottom of your monitors and you have to pull them off and then relocate them on your stands
hey streaky, thanks for all the amazing vids. would you use these pucks with stands also or just if your monitors are on a desk? my desk is small and im trying to figure out a good low-cost solution for not having my speakers on my desk. cheers :)
Streaky how did you used to isolate the PMC mb1 on the stands when you worked at metropolis? I've got them now on the PMC stands but I'm not using any other isolation just the spikes
I use Sonic Design damping feet and they work a treat for a fraction of the price. Also they are less in your face. You choose the right ones for the weight of your speakers and you forget about them.
To be pedantic this isn't a review, but an endorsement. You should have shown the output differences in clarity and vibration isolation with them before and after.
How much weight can they hold each? Say a pair of studio monitors weight 10 lbs / 4.5kg or less and you either balance each speaker on one or put one centered near the front so the speaker is angled up and only the back corner is touching the desk?
I've just ordered the mini pack of 8. Each feet can hold 2.75kg. My monitor's are hedd type 07 weighing at 10kgs. I'll see how it goes when they arrive
Where's the science? Why not not show vibrations without and with the IsoPucks? I'm not saying they don't work, but what's the advantage over some large rubber feet? Is this snake oil or providing real benefit?
I’m sure they have stuff on their website…when you hear with and without the difference is clear but wether or not they are better than washing machine vibration stoppers isn’t clear
hey streaky, there is another british youtuber who has a video called "iso puck alternative for only £2". so i was hoping you would be interested in A-B testing those cheap foam hockey pucks against these more expensive and professional isoacoustics pucks. to see if it really is a valid substitute or not. The way the foam hockey puck is constructed seems to suggest they might work. at least to some degree. But is it good enough to be a legitimate alternative? we can only really find out if there is somebody willing to do a fair and reaonsable A-B testing comparing the two options. Is that the sort of thing that would motivate you / be interesting enough to do a follow up video on? (... 2 years later). i left an additional comment yesterday over on the other youtuber's £2 video where you can actually buy these things now in the UK (8 of them for £30). Since the original store no longer sells them anymore. in case you wanted to get your hands on some. and take a look for yourself. kind regards
I wonder how they compare to Sorbothane? Sorbothane is expensive for what it is, but in order to get it right, you have to take the weight of your speakers into account, and use their calculator to find out what thickness you need. I use it under my subs and it tightened up the lows like nothing I had tried before (spikes, primacoustic pad, etc.)
Hey Streaky, I love you videos. Always good information. While I am definitely not a mastering engineer, there are a lot of tips that I use while mixing songs. Definitely worth more study points after I studied audio engineering in school. On a side note, what do you think of “SoundGym.co”. I would love to know your thoughts on it.
I'm sure they do a good job, but the price is just too steep for what you get (consider you need 8 of those for 2 speakers). There are much better things to invest your money in. Then again I can understand if you have everything else you need, and money is not the issue for you, by all means...
I would love to use isoacoustics pucks, but I can't justify $50 CAD per puck (about $150-$200 per speaker) when I have A/B'ed the iso stuff and some homemade versions made of hockey pucks and felt for a grand total of about $25 for 4. The difference between Isoacoustics and my homemade pucks being imperceptiable. I will grant that they made a huge difference when placed on a desk/meter bridge, but for my speakers on acoustically seperated speaker stands the extra degree of seperation from the stand itself gave no favour to isoacoustics
I bought these and then took them back after finding washing machine Isolator pucks gave identical performance benefits. Clearer midrange with no bloom, bouncier bass, better timing transient leading edge stuff. They make a big difference but so do washing machine pucks at £8 for 4. They might not look as fancy but they definitely sound it 😂👍🏼
After seeing this comment I went and bought washing 12 washing machine pucks off amazon for 40 bucks 4 for a 12 inch sub and I only needed 3 per 8 inch monitor. I already had foam isolation pads before switch to the washing pucks so the speakers were already somewhat isolated but the difference is night and day especially for the subwoofer. The clarity and transient difference is very noticeable in my room. Thank you for your comment it saved me 180+ bucks vs the iso acoustics,
Ladieaux Aw you’re welcome mate. That really cheered me up hearing that I’ve helped a random stranger save money in these trying times. I haven’t tried them under my sub yet maybe one day I will. Enjoy! 😊
@@ladieaux mind if I ask which ones you bought? Haha sorry to ask a year later
@@Angel-gh4ms I want to know as well lol. Did you end up buying them?
This might sound silly, but have you ever considered using a washing machine anti-vibration mat cut to size ( I think they contain Sorbothane or something similar, and are available in various thicknesses ) They only cost about 10 or 20 quid.
I bought these and tried them on my PSI audio A21m and dynaudio LYD 48... the quality of the speakers sky rocketed
I'm specifically looking for a solution to prevent vibrations through the house for the sake of OTHERS that are in the home, not clarity of sound. Do you recommend?
You'll notice the difference even more when you are using these on a console or on a studio desk. Really night and day really.
The only thing I wonder is how much difference it would make compared to the cheaper foam ones.
man Streaky, feels like you've mentioned these so often, by now isoacoustic should be sponsoring you :D
You’re not wrong bout time I got some freebies
Thanks for your review. Preventing vibrations from your speaker stands to affect the sound. You hit the nail in the head.
I had the mo pads and tried the Iso pucks. I found in comparison the pads dampend the sound a little while the pads are a little clearer.
The one annoying thing is if you want to move your heavy monitors once they are on the pucks, it is difficult as the pucks stick to the bottom of your monitors and you have to pull them off and then relocate them on your stands
does it make a difference at low volume, like non movie/music kind of volume
Man! I already ordered isolation foams for my studio monitors before I was able to watch your video.
If it's Amazon get both, and return whichever one you find to be inferior
hey streaky, thanks for all the amazing vids. would you use these pucks with stands also or just if your monitors are on a desk? my desk is small and im trying to figure out a good low-cost solution for not having my speakers on my desk. cheers :)
how do you think the performance of the pucks compares with that of the stands?
I guess not, since no response :/
Streaky can you review TDR Slick Master EQ .. the interactive of the bands with each other is quite interesting in this eq, very smooth sounding.
Do you recommend it for soundbars?
Why these instead of for example the Gaia III's or the DMSD50's?
Streaky how did you used to isolate the PMC mb1 on the stands when you worked at metropolis? I've got them now on the PMC stands but I'm not using any other isolation just the spikes
Did you use them under the Kii Threes when you didnt have the BXT?
I use Sonic Design damping feet and they work a treat for a fraction of the price. Also they are less in your face.
You choose the right ones for the weight of your speakers and you forget about them.
Did you end up keeping the Kii's?
I didn’t catch the start of the video. Did you pay for them?
Are you still using these or did you upgrade to the Iso pucks 76?
they are the same technology , just for heavier monitors
They work under electronics too
To be pedantic this isn't a review, but an endorsement. You should have shown the output differences in clarity and vibration isolation with them before and after.
How much weight can they hold each? Say a pair of studio monitors weight 10 lbs / 4.5kg or less and you either balance each speaker on one or put one centered near the front so the speaker is angled up and only the back corner is touching the desk?
I've just ordered the mini pack of 8. Each feet can hold 2.75kg. My monitor's are hedd type 07 weighing at 10kgs. I'll see how it goes when they arrive
@@housebrigade how did the mini pucks work out? I also have the Type 07's and wondering if I have to get the next size up.
Hey Streaky, how much do you fill up your stands when using the Iso-pucks? The same 50-75%, based on preference or all the way up?
Will hockey pucks be just as effective, as well as being cheaper?
Where's the science? Why not not show vibrations without and with the IsoPucks? I'm not saying they don't work, but what's the advantage over some large rubber feet? Is this snake oil or providing real benefit?
I’m sure they have stuff on their website…when you hear with and without the difference is clear but wether or not they are better than washing machine vibration stoppers isn’t clear
hey streaky, there is another british youtuber who has a video called "iso puck alternative for only £2". so i was hoping you would be interested in A-B testing those cheap foam hockey pucks against these more expensive and professional isoacoustics pucks. to see if it really is a valid substitute or not. The way the foam hockey puck is constructed seems to suggest they might work. at least to some degree. But is it good enough to be a legitimate alternative? we can only really find out if there is somebody willing to do a fair and reaonsable A-B testing comparing the two options. Is that the sort of thing that would motivate you / be interesting enough to do a follow up video on? (... 2 years later). i left an additional comment yesterday over on the other youtuber's £2 video where you can actually buy these things now in the UK (8 of them for £30). Since the original store no longer sells them anymore. in case you wanted to get your hands on some. and take a look for yourself. kind regards
What about the Mini Pucks? 8 cost about 100 € here in Europe. That is half the price of the normal ones.
It all depends on how much weight you put on them . Must be within their weight limit to work the best.
Dude, just buy sorbothane pads from a reputable dealer and away you go. No need for this fancy BS
I wonder how they compare to Sorbothane? Sorbothane is expensive for what it is, but in order to get it right, you have to take the weight of your speakers into account, and use their calculator to find out what thickness you need. I use it under my subs and it tightened up the lows like nothing I had tried before (spikes, primacoustic pad, etc.)
3 per speaker versus 4?
Depends on the speakers weight
@@Streaky_com approx 30lbs each
Dude I love you,
you’re hilarious
Your absolutely right! You should give some away! Couldn,t resist. 😉😉
Yep i got a set and they are great.
I kept waiting for him to stick them on the speakers...
just get hockey pucks and Scotch® Removable Mounting Putty
Sorbothane Hemispheres. Cheaper and performs better than almost anything out there. Thank me later Streaky!
Hey Streaky, I love you videos. Always good information. While I am definitely not a mastering engineer, there are a lot of tips that I use while mixing songs. Definitely worth more study points after I studied audio engineering in school. On a side note, what do you think of “SoundGym.co”. I would love to know your thoughts on it.
John William he definitely talks about things like soundgym in another video as far as useful tools for learning your ears
I'm sure they do a good job, but the price is just too steep for what you get (consider you need 8 of those for 2 speakers). There are much better things to invest your money in. Then again I can understand if you have everything else you need, and money is not the issue for you, by all means...
Streaky, didn't you say that these are your 2nd best pads or is this an old model? You can view it here: th-cam.com/video/Pm2d8uHtpHc/w-d-xo.html
2:39 😂
Nice product! You really should be using ATCs before judging any product ;)
I would love to use isoacoustics pucks, but I can't justify $50 CAD per puck (about $150-$200 per speaker) when I have A/B'ed the iso stuff and some homemade versions made of hockey pucks and felt for a grand total of about $25 for 4. The difference between Isoacoustics and my homemade pucks being imperceptiable.
I will grant that they made a huge difference when placed on a desk/meter bridge, but for my speakers on acoustically seperated speaker stands the extra degree of seperation from the stand itself gave no favour to isoacoustics
Every product you review you come off as "why am I not getting this for free, or hey give me this for free" so entitled sounding...