Each
Spike Stopper is made of compressed cork.
Spike Stopper
Type |
Weight
Bearing |
Nominal
Diameter |
Approx.
Height |
Large |
upto 69Kg
in sets |
56mm |
25mm |
Small |
upto 29Kg
in sets |
42mm |
19mm |
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Spike Stoppers are designed to be used on a
level surface with the flat base resting
upon the surface below (or on top of Ringmat
Feet). This allows for the spike in the
loudspeaker, systems table or other spiked
support to be placed in the spike hole on
top of the Spike Stopper.
Spike Stoppers are designed to grip the
sides of the spikes rather than have the
weight bearing applied through the point of
the spike. If the spikes are not wide enough
to be gripped firmly at the sides in the
Spike Stopper holes, wider/fatter versions
of the spikes must be used.
Each set of Ringmat Spike Stoppers contains
one denser, blue speckled Dome, where the
cork has a synthetic rubber binder. As a
general rule, place the denser Spike Stopper
underneath the spike bearing the least
weight above. For example, if most of the
weight carried by the support is at the
rear, place the denser Spike Stopper
underneath the front right hand spike. If
most of the weight is at the front, place it
underneath one of the rear spikes. With
supports carrying a turntable, place it
under the front left hand spike instead of
under the front right hand spike. The other
Spike Stoppers can then be placed in the
remaining required positions.
When three spikes are in use, again place
the denser Spike Stopper underneath the
spike bearing the least weight. Some
experimentation may be worthwhile. Ideally,
the least weight should be on the side where
two spikes are positioned but unfortunately
the loudspeaker or systems support
manufacturers will have already positioned
the spikes, and are inclined to place two
spikes under the heaviest side rather than
under the lightest side.
Spike Stoppers enable loudspeakers and
equipment to provide a sound quality that is
superior to using traditional spikes alone,
especially when used in conjunction with
Statfeet.
In the case of systems tables, especially
where Statfeet are already in place under
the equipment above, some experimentation
may be necessary to determine the best
position and orientation of the Statfoot.
Start by placing the Statfoot under the
front right hand Spike stopper as shown in
the Statfoot instructions for televisions.
In some cases, improvements can be obtained
by turning the Statfoot clockwise 90°. Do
not be surprised if there are marked changes
in the sound as changes are made in the
positioning and orientation of Statfeet. On
a carpet, a Statfoot will crinkle and may
not perform to its full potential unless a
flat surfaced support is introduced between
the Spike Stopper and the carpet.
Further significant improvements in sound
quality can be obtained using Spike Stoppers
on top of Ringmat Feet – Cheetah, Tiger or
Indian Jumbo, as appropriate for the weight,
where small Spike Stoppers are used; African
Jumbo, as appropriate for
the weight, where large Spike Stoppers are
used.
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