Magico SPOD - New!

BlueFox said:
Is the Herbie the saucer for the spikes?
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The Herbie is the saucer, yes. It's a decoupling carpet glider. Works pretty well considering the price. It was bettered in my system only by the Townshend Seismic Podium. My seismic podium is only rated to 190 lbs, so an S5 mkii isn't going to do anything but fully compress it. Being that Alon seems to like things rigidly coupled to the floor with a damping layer in the footer instead of something like a Stillpoint, I'm thinking the SPOD might be better than the seismic podium.
 
I use the Herbies to simply help me move the speakers around the store easier. Sonically, better without them.


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Mike said:
I use the Herbies to simply help me move the speakers around the store easier. Sonically, better without them.


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Is the store on a slab or suspended floor? In my room spiking my previous speakers has enabled the floor to become a giant soundboard, but my floor is suspended. I'm hoping the SPOD will work well in my room.
 
Heavy G said:
Is the store on a slab or suspended floor? In my room spiking my previous speakers has enabled the floor to become a giant soundboard, but my floor is suspended. I'm hoping the SPOD will work well in my room.
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Slab.
 
kzhtoo said:
I also do not think the improvement that SPOD brings to S3 is as much as MPOD does to M3 or M-Pro. When Mike gets his SPOD, maybe he can make an assessment in this regard.
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So, how are the SPODs coming, any change after the first week?


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Kuoppis said:
So, how are the SPODs coming, any change after the first week?


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I did notice a slight change for the better after 3 days. The system's never sounded better. To me, it's a worthwhile upgrade option.
 
kzhtoo said:
Tears have dried and SPOD Plus (for S1/S3 mk1) is in the house.
Improvement is immediate and obvious. More bass articulation, more clarity and focus (hence, more details and rich sounding). Not sure if any break-in is needed. Still need more listening time for detail assessment.
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As of today my Q3 are now on SPOD. @kzhtoo Improvement is immediate and obvious. More bass articulation, more clarity and focus.

Exactly!

Add more resolution. Well worth the price of admission.

I also own MPOD so it was a no-brainer for me to pull the trigger on the SPOD.
 
For the benefit of anybody who might be considering buying used SPOD.

Be aware the Magico SPOD press release "Direct installation on S1Mk II, S3Mk II, S5Mk II, V2, V3, Q1, Q3, Q5" might lead you to assume that SPOD is directly interchangeable between all those speaker models. They are not. The Mk2 speakers have a different thread pitch to the non-Mk2 speakers. So if you buy used SPOD that were installed on Q1/3/5, they will not directly fit S1/3/5Mk2. You will need to use a 3/8-16 Internal, 1/2-13 External, UNC, 1/2" Insert Length adapter such as this on the speaker. Or you will need to extract the threaded stud and adapter that is installed in the top of the SPOD body and replace it with the appropriate stud. This might be tricky as the thread adapter + stud are fastened in with loctite, you might get the stud out but not the adapter.
 
In follow up on this. I’m about to buy a set of Spod8 for my S5 mk1 from somebody who now uses them on his S1 mk2. This will not work? And what do I need to convert?

brodricj said:
For the benefit of anybody who might be considering buying used SPOD.

Be aware the Magico SPOD "Direct installation on S1Mk II, S3Mk II, S5Mk II, V2, V3, Q1, Q3, Q5" might lead you to assume that SPOD is directly interchangeable between all those speaker models. They are not. The Mk2 speakers have a different thread pitch to the non-Mk2 speakers. So if you buy used SPOD that were installed on Q1/3/5, they will not directly fit S1/3/5Mk2. You will need to use a 3/8-16 Internal, 1/2-13 External, UNC, 1/2" Insert Length adapter such as on the speaker. Or you will need to extract the threaded stud and adapter that is installed in the top of the SPOD body and replace it with the appropriate stud. This might be tricky as the thread adapter + stud are fastened in with loctite, you might get the stud out but not the adapter.
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Invader said:
In follow up on this. I’m about to buy a set of Spod8 for my S5 mk1 from somebody who now uses them on his S1 mk2. This will not work? And what do I need to convert?
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Mike would have all the details but IIRC the outriggers on the mk1 model require a separate version of the spod that has an adapter built in. It's slightly more expensive too i believe.
 
If it turns out you buy Spods with incompatible studs, they can be changed to the correct studs for your speaker at the factory.
 
Best to contact Magico. They will have the list of proper thread sizes.
 
Hello,

In a few days, I’ll receive a pair of S3 Mk II.

I added a set of SPODs to my order.

I’m looking for the diameter of the floor protection chits?

I would like to add some Teflon glider patches, it’ll make it easier to move the speakers when adjusting placement.

Thanks for the help,

Cheers,

Thomas
 
Welcome to the forum Thomas!

Thoms said:
Hello,

In a few days, I’ll receive a pair of S3 Mk II.

I added a set of SPODs to my order.

I’m looking for the diameter of the floor protection chits?

I would like to add some Teflon glider patches, it’ll make it easier to move the speakers when adjusting placement.

Thanks for the help,

Cheers,

Thomas
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Thoms said:
I’m looking for the diameter of the floor protection chits?
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Magico call them floor savers. And how do you propose to bond the teflon to the stainless steel? You don't need to know the diameter, just cut oversize, glue and then trim with a sharp knife.
 
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