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TomK
11-21-2005, 01:22 PM
My new 340s mounted on their stands sound great. Every good point I have read concerning their sound is true. I installed the spikes on the stands because I have carpeting. But, do you have to use the spikes? What are they supposed to do? Moving the speakers with the spikes is a pain. Anyone out there use the 340s without spikes? Do they really make a difference?

Tom

BGHD
11-22-2005, 12:25 AM
I suppose it's to make for a more sturdy base for the drivers to work against. You'd probably need canine-like hearing to really notice a difference with or without spikes.

Mag_Neato
11-22-2005, 05:22 AM
If you have thick carpeting they act as a stabilizer by lifting the stand(or speaker if you have towers) off the carpet, letting the spikes rest on the floor. Carpet can cause the stands to rock.