Best speaker upgrade: Gaia Isoacoustics isolators
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- One of the best improvement you can do for your louspeakers? Inserting the Gaia Isoacoustics isolators! Discover the main characteristics in this video and how they will increase your sound quality.
- Gaia I (220lb /100Kg)
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- Gaia II (120lb / 50Kg)
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- Gaia III (70lb / 35Kg)
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Isoacoustics recently developed also the Gaia Titan series for 320lb, 420lb and 620lb!
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I follow you from Italy.... your english and the kind of your speaking its very simple and more effect.
Super!!!
Seu canal é exelente. O melhor de tudo é que você fala devagar, com isso entendermos perfeitamente o seu inglês. Todos os vídeos são perfeitos, para nós que amamos a mídia analógica.
I’m using these gaia III’s in my soul supremes and undertone mk2 sub. A significant improvement in sound staging. I was able to raise the front feet 3mm for a slight upward firing of the speakers which worked better in my room. And the isolation of these are quite amazing. I heard them demonstrated first at 2017 RMAF Denver.
They are excellent. Bass is tighter and more ample, speakers disappear in some songs before they never did, soundstage is much better and stereo focus goes right to the middle like a laser. Sounds like room is treated!
I was told by Isoacoustics that if your speakers are within 10% of the maximum recommended weight you should go up to the next set. In my case I'm using Gaia II's on my Kef Reference 1's. Worth every penny.
That would explain why my Focals weight fall just in the type 3's, but type 2's are recommended. Currently waiting for mine to arrive.
@@bastaylor6was it worth it?
Totally agree. I have these on my Q Acoustics concept 500’s on marble floor & they make a massive difference. Great video. Thanks.
Cool!
Wow was thinking of getting the 500's one day but wondered if the highly damped cabinet would benefit from the Gaia's still. I have Gaia III do you have the IIs for the 42kg concept 500's? Did you try the speakers with and without the feet? Thanks
WOW. I a week ago I placed OREA Indiogo’s under my turntable. I figured I would try one of ISOaccustic less pricey products before I got the GAIA II for my speakers. The OEEAs under my turntable made a fantastic improvement; clarity, stage width and depth subtle nuances that bring the music to life. I thought I heard brushes on drums before but now WOW. After that I had to get the GAIAs plus some OREAs sized for my Tube phono preamp. I made these changes a couple of days ago. Again improvements!!! I will be placing IsoAcoustics under the rest of my equipment as fund become available. I also recommend these if you can afford them
Cool! Thanks for your feedback!
I have the IsoAcoustics Aperta 200 isolating stands. Based on the same concept as the Gaias and also 'opening up' the sound for those of us with more modest speakers/budgets. 😎
Good job!
Yes I have them
Thanks, I’ve been curious about those things. Each of my speakers are around 100 lbs.and are on spikes, so I think I’d have to buy the Gaia ll’s, and I think I’ll most likely buy a couple sets. I’ll of course let you know what I think of em, if I do buy some. Thanks again!
I added the IsoAcoustics Gaia II to my speakers after watching your review on the product, and couldn't be more please the performance results.
When I installed them initially, I couldn't adjust the rake of the speakers to get the voice above 57 inches. I called IsoAcoustics to see if they had longer studs, which they did not. But, they ran a batch of studs 1 inch longer and sent me replacements for just the cost of shipping.
How cool! Thanks for giving us your feedback! Glad it worked also for you.
Just bought a pair GaiaII and I was really shocked,how amazaing they sound.That is 100% no snake oil. Michael from Germany
Thanks for your feedback!
I have a pair of Martin Logan Quest speaker’s that also have three feet each. IsoAcoustics recommended the GAIA1 and further told me that although they are sold in sets of four, that any authorized retailer could order them in a set of four plus an additional pair in my situation. At $500.00 a set, it it work pursuing this request.
thanks
Best hi-fi channel around next to "analog planet "!😁
If you know you know there’s lotta not believers but yeah they actually work and work pretty goddamn good just like you said, soundstage is huge bass is tighter is leaner. It’s enjoyable it’s completely different. I’m impressed.👍😎❤️
Yeah i see these pop up all the time glad you like them , at my job I have access to alot of Rubber seals I got some that are made for damping the raditor in the car And their perfect size just like those and their very soft , i place them under everything on my audio rack , My cd player and speakers i use a small leveler also and yeah it helps out alot I use spikes on my tower speakers because i have carpet but my bookshelf stands have the rubber bushings also and i also use cabinet matting of polypropylene under my cutting boards that helps out alot with vibration espically if you have a glass rack but the big thisk cutting board with the rubber matting does miracles and its cheap
Cool! Isoacoustics does have a special carpet accessory for the Gaia...
Try my idea I think they're better
..YES, THEY ABSOLUTELY WORK!!!!... I don’t know what vibration is anymore!!!! don’t think about it💭💭, GET’EM!!!...
I think its been generally reconized that spikes are not the best approach as once thought. I have Stillpoints which really work but I am going to try these as well. I think the price is very reasonable & I don't neccessaraly believe you have to spend ridiculous money to get effective isolation. I thought the Stillpoints were expensive but I was watching AV Showrooms push some feet that I believe were like 5,000.00 for a set of 4, at that point my eyes rolled back in my head & thought how absurd. I am always a bit suspicious of the whole accessory thing but I have seen dramatic results with products like these & I know you can hear so can't wait to give them a go Thanks for the tip, be well!!!!
These actually work, and work well. I have a set (3 per speaker) under my B&W 801 Matrix Series II's and the difference is quite real. Without getting into the details I'll just say that the principle behind them is to minimize front-to-rear cabinet vibrations. That's why you must align the wording on the pucks. It is far easier by hand to try and rock the speakers left-to-right as opposed to front-to-back when using them. Both movements are minimal, but the front-to-back is much harder to achieve. It's almost impossible to do it even slightly. This makes a lot of sense since cone movement in most speakers is front-to-back, and cabinet movement in that orientation can both add and detract from the drivers' cones. This can cause smearing, loss of detail and bass. Are they for everyone ... ???? It depends. Is your system's level of resolution able to make use of such a tweak? I know in my case it did improve the sound, but I also know that won't be the case for every system out there.
Thank you for the video (and all your others).
I both them and what a difference more bass and bigger sound stages. I use them on my monitor audio bronze 500 . I am super happy 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👍🏻 highly recommend.
Thanks for your feedback!
Hi! Do you think that these wil really make a difference on monitor audio silver 200? I placed mines on granite bases with their included rubber feet. Everything on a carpet. But I was wondering if I can get more from them with these. More bass and soundstage. I also have the option to put everything on wooden floor and pull the carpet just in front of them. So, do you really recommend these and on what surface they work the best? By the way,I have a large long living room. 60-70sqm. Thank you!
I only have 2 speakers sitting down and my svs sub already has their isolating pads on them and i am not so sure i would notice a diffdtance on my polk s30 center channel speaker.
I never knew such a product existed
Hi, What gear do you have?
Greetings. I love your channel! Would these make a difference on carpet or only on bare floors? Thank you.
Great question! Isoacoustics has thought about this issue. If you check their site, isoacoustics.com/products/gaia-series/gaia-i/ they also produce a carpet accessory for the Gaia isolators. Unfortunately I have never tried them but if you have a carpet they are paramount!
I’m wondering if the room is carpeted wall to wall do you need them. Thanks again for your help.
If you have a carpet Isoacoustics created a carpet accessory for the Gaia isolators:
isoacoustics.com/products/gaia-series/gaia-i/
my Q Acoustic 3050's only cost me £300 last year so i think i will stick with the spikes that came with them as they sound fine to me probably might be worth it on a more expensive pair of speakers over £1000
Reasonable!
Hi neighbor, hope everything is going well!! I need your advice!! Which phono cable (cable that connects turntable to amplifier) do you recommend?? Thanks in advance!!!
That is a delicate passage. The best would be a pair of good OCC silver cables, but they are very expensive. For a more real world solution, the suggestions that I presented here are valid: th-cam.com/video/K5tFrlCvn3o/w-d-xo.html
Otherwise the best is to DIY : th-cam.com/video/u3EPL6hI_H4/w-d-xo.html
@@anadialog I have already bought the Oyaide class B cable and I am super happy with its performance and the improvement that brought to my system !!! I am going to get the class C for other parts of my hifi . Regarding the phono cable, I think I'll go with the Zavfino. I will share my thoughts with you as soon as I get them!!
Thanks a lot for your help!!!
Stay safe!!
Great!
My speakers are Gradient Revolution and also use 3 feet per speaker, Do you think I could cheat and buy a set and use 2 on each speaker with a spike on the back per speaker, that way I could buy only one set. I don’t want to ask my dealer or Isoacoustics because they will just want to sell me another set. What do you think?
It will work badly I am afraid. The rear would be stuck instead of damping and moving in synergy together with the rest. A good idea is to wait for used Gaia or go on forums asking who has spare feet to buy.
ANA[DIA]LOG Although a bummer it does makes sense, but thanks 🙏🏼, I rather hear it from a user and experienced audiophile like yourself, keep you great work with your channel, Cheers
Here a compromise, not the best, but better than spikes: I put peaces of Sylomer plastic, brown colour (depends on the weight), 30 mm thick under my standfloor speakers.
I'm absolutely with you Isoacoustics is better and I will upgrade it. But it is much cheaper than 600 EUR for the Isotech (for my speakers)
Cool!
If I mount the Gaia II on 19Kg loudspeakers each (KEF C95 from 1989), in the perspective of changing loudspeakers weighing more than 32Kg but less than 54Kg (QUAD ESL2812 or 2912) in the future, are the Gaia II as good as the Gaia III?
They must fit in the weight range otherwise they don't work properly. Gaia II between 55 and 32kg, Gaia III between 32 and I would say half of that.
@@anadialog : I think that the spring works better in the intermediate point, and therefore you are right. However the Isoacoustics answer : "Great question! Though the GAIA III would be ideal, if you are planning to upgrade in the future, the GAIA II is a great choice and one I would recommend you stick with ! " And still: "Though we do not have an optimum operating range for the GAIA, we do advise clients to keep in mind that overloading your isolators is MUCH worse than underloading them. That being said, the GAIA’s perform best at 50% to 80% of their weight capacity. This is why we typically recommend the GAIA III as it meets that criteria. However, the difference you will feel is not substantial enough to discredit the use of the GAIA II, especially if you plan to upgrade in the future."
Ohh no, I trust you too! Would there be any difference going from rubber to these, surely not? 🤔
Try, then decide (and judge). With Amazon you can send them back.
On concrete hard floor, it the Gaia 1 better then original focal sopra 3 spikes?
That is a very precise question...don't know but I can say that in general the Gaia are better that the spike-princeple.
Will they fit the JVC QL-YY66F Turntable?
Need to check the diameter of the thredding...ask Isoacoustics they know best...you cam also use the Orea...
I think about to order these damper. Did you compare it with other solutions e.g. spikes with Harmonix, or Ansuz dampers?
A friend of mine got very good results using Harmonix. But I'm not sure if I will receive same or better results with Isoacoustics
I have, I tried normal spikes, I tried nothing, I tried Superspikes and decoupling feet made of delrin that I can't remember the name now...the Gaias blew everything else out of the water!
I have always hated spikes. They mess with the sound. Make everything constricted and mess with frequencies. Maybe I’ll try these.
Please give us feedback if you do, negative or positive. No problem there.
Do you need two sets for two speakers?
Yes! Each set has 4. I know, that means double price.
Did you just put this on the front spikes of your speakers?
Good question. No. Your must remove ste spikes and should screw them on. If you don't have a screw on system, the alternative is to get a platform.
Can these be used on bookshelf speakers stands to replace the spikes
No, because they won't scratch your bookshelf.
Maarten Visser Scratch? Please explain
Of course you can. Just substitute the spikes with the Gaia isolators.
ANA[DIA]LOG Thanks l had already emailed the company.
I have finally gotten around to replacing the spikes for GAIA III isolators...... wow, just as you described, an absolute joy to my listening pleasure. Thank you for pointing me in the right direction. These should be a necessity. 🎼❤️🎼
I don't doubt these are good .. I have the isoacoustics aperta under my bookshelves and I couldn't deny the improvement. way cheaper than stillpoints
So please explain the science behind this to lend the product credibility among the audiophile community?
Explain tye science? Decoupling solutions have been used for decades in hi-fi but also delicate electronics in air and space crafts for example. It ia very simple. I did not explain it because it is something most people know ans understand. In any case, when the speaker drivers move up and down they produce music but that energy also becomes vibrations. Also external vibrations may affect the loudspeakers. Hence, if you use o well engineered isolation foot, as for most of the gear in hi-fi, you will suddenly have a much more precise signal. Spikes are good but rigid, isolators decouple from the floor and work together with the speaker, damping the vibrations.
You can use them also on bookshelf but they are mainly conceived for floorstands.
You are welcome!
240€ per speaker? I really dont see how these things could improve the sound? I am using spikes for the last 10 years and they do a great job.
I had spikes for more than that...then I tried these...actually several types, but these are just miles ahead.
I would need to have 8 of them.....as my Q Acoustics 3050 floorstanders require the Giaia III model X 2......each speaker weighs 17.8 kg each......so that's two sets at 230 euros a set that's 460 euros......no chance
Just wondering why the top notch speaker manufacturers don't sell their speakers with their own version of these? Surely it would be profitable for them to do so and give the a competitive edge. Especially if this these isolation feet make such a substantial improvement? 🧐🤔
Consider it that way: Ferrari or Lamborghini do also not sell their own tires, they use third-party ones.
Because it's not substantial. People want to believe their speaker jewelry is making an audible difference. I've yet to see anyone do a proper blind test.
@@goodsound4756 but they are sold with tires. Speakers aren't sold with branded isolators.
Gaia vs soundcare superspikes?
I have both. Gaia all the way!
Are they better than my feet ? give them a go I don't think there's good as my feet.
You need five squash balls ideally each speaker 4 is generally not good enough it is always best to use 5 especially on larger speakers you want acoustically damp the centre of the bottom of the speaker. A big syringe or small funnel and some buffalo tungsten powder c80, probably is the best to use it's cheaper than some of the other grades but is highly dense, tungsten powder is 50% more denser than lead. Feel the squash balls equal amounts to the top. Cut a T shape so you can get the syringe or small funnel in, make the cut perfect cut Super Glue back together, place the tungsten balls on a bit of Blu-Tack helps with a bit more isolation and and makes it easier to set up. don't really move around but just easier. They work perfect on turntables and speakers and I think valve gear but not had any experience, anybody try them on valve gear let me know.
You could put a bolt in and Super Glue that in so you could screw them in but you still need one in the centre four speakers and turntables. oh and turntables feel them three quarters of the way not to the top. A syringes best for this cause you can get the perfect measurement. And when filling make sure the balls are compressed in your hand so all air is removed before filling.
There's nothing really better than tungsten powder you might say lead but that's hazardous to use so I've not tried lead powder advise against it tungsten powder is 100% safe
The oxygen content of the tungsten is very low as well what even helps
You remind me of Jason Sudeikis
200 bucks for vibration decoupling of 4 feet?
You probably get better value for money with Isonoe isolation feet, it's a simple but innovative suspension system that works very well.
Isonoe makes variants for speakers, solid state components like amps and mechanical devices like tapedecks and turntables. All based on the same suspension principle.
Isonoe is NOT for speakers. Speakers are a whole different game.
@@anadialog Why not?
That is what Isonoe claims!
I get a very "sponsored" product placement vibe, like a TV shopping network channel. I am pretty sure speakers made by good companies where some of them have done audio research for 50 years and still doing so, make products that are so badly constructed in technology that a set of cheap external isolators in comparison changes the basic sound. In this case the physical parts of the speakers have to transform and bend shape to make that difference he is talking about. Wow, what a wonderful set of magic isolators. We should all just buy 30 dollar speakers and put these isolators underneath. Sorry, but this video was totally exaggerated.
Sorry you got this impression. I absolutely get zero, nada, zip, nothing from this video from Isoacoustics or others. No sponsors no nothing. I was just blown away how these babies let quality speakers express their full potential. Vibrations and decoupling are very important and in turntables and speakers IMO they are paramount. Before judging the book from the cover you should read it!
I use washing machine anti vibration feet. $60.
It would cost me £600 for my floor standers 😅
I always buy mine used...need to hunt for some time though...
During Easter I always place my speakers on four eggs each. It's amazing. The low frequencies bend around the eggs in a way they make my subwoofer useless. When I play Rammstein everything opens up. So we clean the floor and place some new eggs. Boiling them made the sound even more stable.
The price is so right! Even the Chinese won't be able to copy 8 bolts and 8 rubber rings for €500,00! :) :)
Waste of maney. For Focal kantas we need to buy separate screws wich is costing extra $100 australian. After spending $900 australian, now they ask $100 for screws.
Imagine the improvement is on wood floors not concrete
I am using them on my terracotta floor. Pretty solid.
Come on man. I love your show but this one is.....Ill go to Home depot and buy some rubber washers for toilets. Ill make sure i turn the made in China logo forward for best sound. Hahahahaha
If you love my show you should have some faith, if you haven't tried these. I have changed countless types of feet, spikes, bearings, damping gizmos etc. This is the only one that truly elevated the sound of my speakers a whole lot. The stage just opened and sounds where much more into focus. Read also the feedback of other people. Try then tell me!
For whatever reason, your voice recording is distorted on this video... not a great look for someone reviewing high end audio equipment.
Yes, sorry about that. The recorder had the gain increased by mistake. As you said, fortunately, in THIS video. In the other 125 it happen, I think, only one or two other times.
In addition, you need to replace the protection fuses in all electronic devices, for others in gold, at + - 60$ each, then the sound will be out of this world !!!! ehehehe, it's only about 800$, very cheap !!! but what a sound .....
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Where can I buy these fuses? I always wondered why I have golden speaker cables combined with ordinary steel fuses.
You could have at least given a close up and what they look like when depressed !!!
i place a radish under each spike to dampen the unwanted vibration :)
You can also use a ball of Blue-Tac like Zeos does.
@@amazoidal yea, but my radish is organic
gary granato. I’m experimenting using 4 Grapefruit under one speaker and pomegranate under the other to see which ‘superfruit’ improves the sound best. 🤪👍
Analog or digital radish?
@@MaartenVisser2920 @Roland Jones
ha ha ha ah i think i'll try some digital grapefruits next
Your Intro is too digital
Well, it's...electronic! Got tired of the old one...
Unsubscribed..
Sorry to hear that. Feel like explaining us why?
If you don’t hear the difference with with these you’ve got a hearing problem I did experiment I just install them on the one tower speaker not on the other and I play music and a sit in the middle and you can hear it hear it hear it hear it if you don’t hear it my God you guys or have a problem with your ears it’s huge it’s huge how beautiful sound was on that one side not on the other like you said he was cushy he was militia in the other side it was dry like like like you know I love those things I believe they worth every penny