Isoacoustics Gaia Speaker Footers

I want to get these for my Kef Blade 2.  They are 78 lbs  is it close enough to use the III version that goes to 70 lbs or do I need to jump up to the II version that goes to 120? 

ejilif,
I would recommend the 2’s for that weight.
I use the 2’s on my Silverline Bolero Supremes and the 1’s on my Lawrence audio double bass speakers that weigh 135lbs.

If you are going to spend that much money on speakers,you might as well pony up the same coin and not skimp.IMO.

Best of luck to you,
Kenny.

Does anyone know what size is needed for the Kef Blade 2? Thread size I mean

I have GAIA Is for my MA PL500 speakers. I called IsoacousticIs directly and asked them what I needed for my speakers. They are very nice and will explain exactly what you need for your particular speakers.

Guys if you need to know what size thread or what weights, why not ask your dealer?  That's why they do.  Not being difficult, but if I were to purchase something like this, I'd ask the person I purchase from.  JMHO...

Thanks.  I have the answer it's 8mm and they come stock with the GAIA.  I ordered a pair of GAIA II for my Kef Blade 2

Awesome.  let us know how it goes.

I'm wondering whether anyone in here has compared the Townshend products to the gaias? If you need the gaia 1s, the Townshend seismic bars seem like a relevant competitor... 

Yes the Townshend seismic bars do look like a worthy contender to the Gaia’s 1,but my Lawrence double bass speakers are ported near the bottom on each side,so wasn’t a option for me.I wanted a certain distance from the platforms and needed full adjustability especially on the single front footer.

Kenny.

I like the idea of the Townsend bars because they deliberately minimize raising the height of the speaker - which will in of itself change the sound for a listener and may even account for much of the change people percieve in using devices like the Gaia.

Whenever I've raised my speakers at all I've never preferred the results, including trying the isoacoustics iso-pucks.

@prof the Townshend podiums don’t actually materially raise your speakers as they are designed to be used without the existing spikes you have on your speakers already. The net difference is therefore very small. Accepted the individual pods are larger and so may give rise to a bigger difference

Yes, that's what I was saying.

Hello.
I want to buy GAIA isolators for my speakers but I don't understand what model do I need, GAIA III or GAIA II. I have B&W 702 S2 speakers. The weight of each speaker is 30 kg (65 lb).
The problem is that the weight of my speakers is rather close to the limit of GAIA III model. What model of GAIA will be better for me?
Thank you in advance.

The GAIA III will work but I believe the GAIA II will work better. I had the same situation and paid a little more for the bigger footer. I’m happy with them.

here's what you risk, if you get the gaia 3 and like them, further down the road if you want to upgrade speakers you'll end up having to buy a new set of gaia's, whereas if you get the gaia 2 you open up your speaker choices without the extra expense later own.

If Matt sees this he'll have the right answer IRT weight etc... he's done all the testing of footers and isn't done yet.  

@lancelock ,For which loudspeakers did you purchase the GAIAs? Can you please provide your feedback on the improvements you hear with these footers?

@milpai , I have the Tekton Double Impact SE. I didn’t do a particularly good comparison since the speakers were still new and breaking in when I installed them. I also installed Soundcity outriggers for stability. I would say though most noticeable was a tightening of the bass frequency.

Thank You @lancelock !

I just finished reading this thread and found it quite interesting, however, I have a few questions.

1. I have the Focal Sopra 2’s speakers on their way to me at this time. And I also ordered the ISO GAIA 1’s.
First, I would like to experiment with proper room placement for the speakers. Any preference as to removing the spikes from the Sopra’s as they come out of the box or should I wait until I am ready to install the GAIA’s?

2. Now, for a heavy speaker like the Focal Sopra 2’s should I install the Gaia 1’s while the speakers are standing upright or with the speakers laying on there sides?

3. Also, if my floor is concrete but it is carpeted with no padding, do I really need the extra cups/spikes?

ozzy

Anyone new users with Gaia footer experience? I am thinking of upgrading the stock spikes on my loudspeakers with these. Any ProAc users with Gaia?