Cable Elevators killed my bass

I don't have any experience with Cable Elevators but have long had Suspenders from Rightway Audio that preceded them. Apart from the rubber bottom pad both seem to share the basic shape and use of ceramics. Quite contrary to what has been said about using multiple Elevators on cables, with the Suspenders using more than one hurts the sound. I elevate mine on 15 inch tall 18k volt insulators so that I can use the sag of the cables and only use one per speaker wire.

There is absolutely no loss of either base or treble and the sound stage becomes much better resolved and real. I have tried several very expensive speaker and interconnect wire that say they need not be suspended. They have all been greatly improved by suspending them. When possible, I use one per interconnect even if they are in contact with nothing but air.

Kbarkamian, so why do you read it and post? These ideas yield subtle effects, but positive effects nevertheless. I have never found anything other than ceramics that work, but that is for everyone to judge for themselves.

Tholt, I have always found wood robs the music of its pace and thrill. I would include bass in that. Try cd boxes, but if you really want the best go to china cups. I use special ceramic feet that look like electrical isolators but they are no longer made. They are from Rightway Audio.

Tholt, there is very little that I haven't tried from cardboard, wooden sticks, glass blocks, strings from the rack, 18 Kv isolators with the cables hanging down in between, acrylic pieces, etc. Most have a limited effect, some a substantial bad effect, and a few a limited beneficial effect. As I said, I would stick with ceramics, such as cups, soap dishes, etc. If you go to my system page, you will see that the 18Kv isolators don't look very good, especially when I had to tape Suspenders on top of them as they didn't sound good. They are heavy, however, and stay put.

Tholt, I also have hardwood floors.

Tholt, they suggested that I stick with my one viable solution, the Rightway Audio Suspenders. This has gotten me by.

Gbart, no doubt were the surface area miniscule, such as the edge of a dime, the dampening results would be less. But it is static electricity that most concerns me. I would not pretend to understand what the interplay is between static electricity and vibration dampening. I only know what I have experienced. I am happy for you that you haven't faced this problem.

Tholt, I don't see any risers at ESD. Do you mean their conductive pads? I don't know why you avoid ceramics. They are your best bet.

Tholt, try teacups.