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    Tweaking TAD 300lb. plus Speakers

    I'm thinking of a speaker upgrade. I'm a tweaker and like to move my speakers around every couple months for a different sound or look. I know weird! My current speakers are 100lbs and previous ones were 200lbs. I have/had both spikes on Herbie titanium Cone/Spike Decoupling Glider shown in my old setup. Since I have hardwood floors I was thinking of buying custom made wool rugs for the speaker to sit on flat so I can slide them around without concern of cow tipping them. Almost every photo I see has these speakers seating flat on the surface. Any opinions how to best tackle this dilemma.

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    Re: Tweaking TAD 300lb. plus Speakers

    Joe do you mean theses.

    60mm (2 3/8") Round, Anti-Vibration, 4-pack
    Quick Overview
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    Re: Tweaking TAD 300lb. plus Speakers

    These look sturdier. I wonder if they will effect the sound?


    Giant Fat Glider

    For decoupling heavy speakers, cabinets, and racks. Herbie's extra-thick (3/8") dBNeutralizer Giant Fat Dot, embedded in a Magic Slider with smooth polymer bottom, grips the cabinet bottom (no need for screw or glue). Provides unsurpassed isolation/decoupling, holding loudspeakers vibration-free, reducing vibration-influenced distortion for the ultimate sonic enjoyment. Appropriate for loudspeakers and cabinets of virtually any weight on any bare or carpeted floor.
    Perfect as a decoupling/isolation base even when mobility is not an issue.
    2.36" wide by .63" tall (60mm x 16mm).

    Giant Fat Glider
    $22.95 ea.

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    Name: Paul Sanders, Bainbridge Island, Washington
    Review: I put the gliders under the speakers (decided to forget about maple boards, at least for now). And, I immediately heard improvements, better bass response, and overall, smoother sound.

    But, the final judgement is my wife's who is blessed with wonderful hearing. The system was playing when she got home from work, and I asked if she noticed anything about the music (Corelli Concerti Grossi). She said "yes, it sounds SWEETER." She couldn't articulate anything beyond "sweeter" because she's not into all the audio babble. But, believe me, the woman can HEAR!

    Thank you!

    Added:

    I just completed some extensive tests, using all the conceivable combinations of the devices I own, under my speakers. Best combo by a significant margin is simply the Big Fat Gliders under the speakers and VPI weights on top of the speakers, supported by 4 smaller dots. The BFG are smoother, offer more inner detail, and overall clarity used alone, than any of the combos. The weights and dots on top enhance that in subtle ways.

    The Black Diamonds sound "hard" and splashy to me now, no matter how and where I use them. I'll probably sell them, along with the maple boards.



    Name: Robert Koch, Florida
    Review: Nice improvement. (with Tyler D1 loudspeakers)




    Quote Originally Posted by johnthomas View Post
    These look sturdier. I wonder if they will effect the sound?


    Giant Fat Glider

    For decoupling heavy speakers, cabinets, and racks. Herbie's extra-thick (3/8") dBNeutralizer Giant Fat Dot, embedded in a Magic Slider with smooth polymer bottom, grips the cabinet bottom (no need for screw or glue). Provides unsurpassed isolation/decoupling, holding loudspeakers vibration-free, reducing vibration-influenced distortion for the ultimate sonic enjoyment. Appropriate for loudspeakers and cabinets of virtually any weight on any bare or carpeted floor.
    Perfect as a decoupling/isolation base even when mobility is not an issue.
    2.36" wide by .63" tall (60mm x 16mm).

    Giant Fat Glider
    $22.95 ea.

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    Re: Tweaking TAD 300lb. plus Speakers

    I think they could work. Is it conceivable that when it comes time to move them around, you could put the sliders under the speakers, move them and then take them out once in place?


    Quote Originally Posted by johnthomas View Post
    Joe do you mean theses.

    60mm (2 3/8") Round, Anti-Vibration, 4-pack
    Quick Overview
    Included sound dampening pads minimize humming, buzzing and vibration. Work with clothes washers and dryers, stereo speakers, etc.

    04604_product.jpg
    Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.

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    Quote Originally Posted by joeinid View Post
    I think they could work. Is it conceivable that when it comes time to move them around, you could put the sliders under the speakers, move them and then take them out once in place?
    That's what I do when moving furniture around. Helps tremendously.

    John, did you pull the trigger on the Ref1's?


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    Quote Originally Posted by socfan12 View Post
    That's what I do when moving furniture around. Helps tremendously.

    John, did you pull the trigger on the Ref1's?
    Not yet.
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    Quote Originally Posted by johnthomas View Post
    Not yet.
    The key operative word...


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    Re: Tweaking TAD 300lb. plus Speakers

    Quote Originally Posted by johnthomas View Post
    I'm thinking of a speaker upgrade. I'm a tweaker and like to move my speakers around every couple months for a different sound or look. I know weird! My current speakers are 100lbs and previous ones were 200lbs. I have/had both spikes on Herbie titanium Cone/Spike Decoupling Glider shown in my old setup. Since I have hardwood floors I was thinking of buying custom made wool rugs for the speaker to sit on flat so I can slide them around without concern of cow tipping them. Almost every photo I see has these speakers seating flat on the surface. Any opinions how to best tackle this dilemma.
    Don't move them! Just get used to where they are. It saves time, it saves your back and gives you more listening time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GaryProtein View Post
    Don't move them! Just get used to where they are. It saves time, it saves your back and gives you more listening time.
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    Re: Tweaking TAD 300lb. plus Speakers

    Quote Originally Posted by joeinid View Post

    Name: Paul Sanders, Bainbridge Island, Washington
    Review: I put the gliders under the speakers (decided to forget about maple boards, at least for now). And, I immediately heard improvements, better bass response, and overall, smoother sound.

    But, the final judgement is my wife's who is blessed with wonderful hearing. The system was playing when she got home from work, and I asked if she noticed anything about the music (Corelli Concerti Grossi). She said "yes, it sounds SWEETER." She couldn't articulate anything beyond "sweeter" because she's not into all the audio babble. But, believe me, the woman can HEAR!

    Thank you!

    Added:

    I just completed some extensive tests, using all the conceivable combinations of the devices I own, under my speakers. Best combo by a significant margin is simply the Big Fat Gliders under the speakers and VPI weights on top of the speakers, supported by 4 smaller dots. The BFG are smoother, offer more inner detail, and overall clarity used alone, than any of the combos. The weights and dots on top enhance that in subtle ways.

    The Black Diamonds sound "hard" and splashy to me now, no matter how and where I use them. I'll probably sell them, along with the maple boards.



    Name: Robert Koch, Florida
    Review: Nice improvement. (with Tyler D1 loudspeakers)
    Hey Joe,

    I ordered the Herbie giant gliders today. I'll let you know how they workout.

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    Re: Tweaking TAD 300lb. plus Speakers

    John, how did you like your previous Herbie's spike decoupler's? I need to get something like that for my speakers and have used some of his other products that have worked out well for me. I was looking at these but wasn't sure.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dlb2 View Post
    John, how did you like your previous Herbie's spike decoupler's? I need to get something like that for my speakers and have used some of his other products that have worked out well for me. I was looking at these but wasn't sure.

    I'm currently using the titanium Cone/Spike Decoupling Glider on hardwood floors for my Djangos. I never tried the Giant Cone/Spike Decoupling Glider. Truthfully I don't think they add or subtract anything from the sound but are ultra convenient for moving the speakers around. I think if your looking for a game changer the stillpoints Ultra's are the way to go but I'm sure they will scratch up the hardwood floors if you slide the speakers.
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    Re: Tweaking TAD 300lb. plus Speakers

    Thanks for the input. I usually don't move my speakers around much but I need something that will keep the spikes from putting tiny holes in my wood floors. I might give the Herbie's a try.
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    Quote Originally Posted by johnthomas View Post
    Hey Joe,

    I ordered the Herbie giant gliders today. I'll let you know how they workout.

    John
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    Re: Tweaking TAD 300lb. plus Speakers

    Well after three hours there in. First impression massive, heavy and drop dead gorgeous looking.



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    John,

    Absolutely beautiful.

    So, how do they sound???????
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    Quote Originally Posted by johnthomas View Post
    Well after three hours there in. First impression massive, heavy and drop dead gorgeous looking.



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    WOW! Beautiful John!! Big big congrats!!! They are beauties.
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    Quote Originally Posted by johnthomas View Post
    Well after three hours there in. First impression massive, heavy and drop dead gorgeous looking.



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    Great looking and sounding speakers.
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    That's just beautiful John!!

    Congrats!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by joeinid View Post
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    Absolutely beautiful.

    So, how do they sound???????
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    WOW! Beautiful John!! Big big congrats!!! They are beauties.
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    Quote Originally Posted by johnthomas View Post
    Smooth, clean and humongous soundstage.
    They are AMAZING speakers. Congratulations!
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    Quote Originally Posted by still-one View Post
    Great looking and sounding speakers.
    Thanks Jim. I made a good choice for my needs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dewster View Post
    That's just beautiful John!!

    Congrats!!
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    I'm sure the Class A amps and the Ref 1's are a great match, not to mention that the MSB dac must be spectacular through them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by johnthomas View Post
    Thanks Jim. I made a good choice for my needs.
    In my opinion they should be included in any current Best Speakers discussions or short lists.

    Looking forward to your impressions.

    By the way. I have seen where dealer have used those teflon pads for moving furniture and glued a heavy steel or brass plate on the inside. They then place these under the spikes of heavy speakers to move them while identifying the proper listening location. On carpet you just use the teflon pad. For wood floors they add the wool cover over the teflon pad.
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    Quote Originally Posted by still-one View Post
    In my opinion they should be included in any current Best Speakers discussions or short lists.

    Looking forward to your impressions.
    ...
    A big +1, Jim! If I had the pocket change, these would be my first choice. They are so detailed yet so musical at the same time!

    John, big congrats on a beautiful pair of speakers, and one of the best to my ears! Well done, sir!


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    Quote Originally Posted by johnthomas View Post
    Well after three hours there in. First impression massive, heavy and drop dead gorgeous looking.



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    I keep coming back and looking at this! Such a great looking room John.
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    I keep coming back and looking at this! Such a great looking room John.
    John, I just saw this thread, Wow, What an amazing system Absolutely beautiful !!

    I bet those TAD's are fantastic !! Congrats !!
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    I keep coming back and looking at this! Such a great looking room John.
    Me to, I can't believe there in my house.
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    John, I just saw this thread, Wow, What an amazing system Absolutely beautiful !!

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    I just can't get over the soundstage when you turn up the volume. Concert material
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    I just can't get over the soundstage when you turn up the volume. Concert material
    Man.. that is just fantastic to hear John!!
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    John,

    You are in the big leagues now. I am sooooooo glad you are happy. TADs are amazing. I am glad you are able to not only enjoy them but to experience even more of what I hear from my little CR-1's.
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    John... Congratulations!!!! Your new speakers are beautiful.
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    Awesome !!!!!
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    WOW. Those look incredible, I can only imagine how good they sound.
    I use the Herbies Cone/Spike Decoupling Glider under my speakers with good results, makes them easy to slide around on the hardwood floor and should work great on carpet. You will need the large ones under those beauties...
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    John... Congratulations!!!! Your new speakers are beautiful.
    Thanks Jeff.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Davkj View Post
    WOW. Those look incredible, I can only imagine how good they sound.
    I use the Herbies Cone/Spike Decoupling Glider under my speakers with good results, makes them easy to slide around on the hardwood floor and should work great on carpet. You will need the large ones under those beauties...
    I was using the same Herbie cone/spike on my previous speaker. Now I'm using Herbiie's Giant Fat Glider with these speakers.
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    I'm thinking of a speaker upgrade. I'm a tweaker and like to move my speakers around every couple months for a different sound or look. I know weird! My current speakers are 100lbs and previous ones were 200lbs. I have/had both spikes on Herbie titanium Cone/Spike Decoupling Glider shown in my old setup. Since I have hardwood floors I was thinking of buying custom made wool rugs for the speaker to sit on flat so I can slide them around without concern of cow tipping them. Almost every photo I see has these speakers seating flat on the surface. Any opinions how to best tackle this dilemma.

    The system looks terrific and sounds fantastic, has a great soundstage . . . . and you need to regularly move them to different parts of the room because? ? ? ?

    Save your back, leave them where they are and just listen to them.
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    The system looks terrific and sounds fantastic, has a great soundstage . . . . and you need to regularly move them to different parts of the room because? ? ? ?

    Save your back, leave them where they are and just listen to them.
    Not regularly, just whenever I get the itch. But I do appreciate your concern.
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    TAD's are breaking in nicely. It's a crystal clear sounding speakers. I was a little concern that the bass would over take my room but that is a moot point. The bass does not exhibit one hint of bloat. The MSB S200 is doing a nice job but I wonder how much better the TAD M600 would perform with the extra head room. I notice no TAD owners own the M2500 or M600 probably for resale. But even though this is a 90db efficient speaker it exhibits the lusts for current.
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    Hey John, don't know how I missed this thread but a huge congrats on the speakers. That is one system that I would love to hear. I think you need mono's

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    Quote Originally Posted by johnthomas View Post
    TAD's are breaking in nicely. It's a crystal clear sounding speakers. I was a little concern that the bass would over take my room but that is a moot point. The bass does not exhibit one hint of bloat. The MSB S200 is doing a nice job but I wonder how much better the TAD M600 would perform with the extra head room. I notice no TAD owners own the M2500 or M600 probably for resale. But even though this is a 90db efficient speaker it exhibits the lusts for current.
    John - this is great to hear. I would love to hear these speakers one day. They seem to just fit perfectly in your room too. So is it your opinion that the TAD amps really are best for the TAD speakers? It would certainly make sense....
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    Hey John, don't know how I missed this thread but a huge congrats on the speakers. That is one system that I would love to hear. I think you need mono's
    I agree 100% head room always rule.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    John - this is great to hear. I would love to hear these speakers one day. They seem to just fit perfectly in your room too. So is it your opinion that the TAD amps really are best for the TAD speakers? It would certainly make sense....
    It's not my opinion but I'm sure it's TAD's. But I'm not ruling it out.
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    John,

    Just like some amps sound better with their preamps, I think the M600's would be stellar on the Ref Ones.
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    Quote Originally Posted by johnthomas View Post
    TAD's are breaking in nicely. It's a crystal clear sounding speakers. I was a little concern that the bass would over take my room but that is a moot point. The bass does not exhibit one hint of bloat. The MSB S200 is doing a nice job but I wonder how much better the TAD M600 would perform with the extra head room. I notice no TAD owners own the M2500 or M600 probably for resale. But even though this is a 90db efficient speaker it exhibits the lusts for current.
    Hey John,

    Did you try darTZeel's 108 there? Joe loves his, with the TAD CR-1
    I'd try the D'Agostino there, before the TAD electronics...

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    The Ref Ones are even easier to drive than the CR-1's. I think it will knock him out.


    Quote Originally Posted by asiufy View Post
    Hey John,

    Did you try darTZeel's 108 there? Joe loves his, with the TAD CR-1
    I'd try the D'Agostino there, before the TAD electronics...

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