Skylan vs. Sound Anchor speaker stands? Comments?

I live in L.A. My Sound Anchors are spiked to the floor - with upside down Symposium Rollerblock Jrs. between the monitors and stands. While I was listening this past summer, a tremblor happened. The speakers rocked and rolled - figuratively and literally. I could have yanked the monitors but I was curious to see what would happen. Never came close to tipping - just like a boat bobbling on the water. If you're interested, you're welcome to stop by and take a look. Aren't some newer skyscrapers in SoCal designed similarly with anti-shock engineering in their foundations?

Steakster, I had the same experience using Rollerblocks and Aurios. Pretty cool.

Isolation of that type runs counter to the recommendation of the manufacturer of my speakers, though.

I understand your concern re: isolation. I utilize several sets of Symposium Rollerblocks and Rollerblock Jrs. at various locations in my system. The two designs operate on a similar concept but are constructed differently. I can be mistaken here - but my intent for the Rollerblocks is drainage; while the intent for the Rollerblock Jrs. is transference - especially in the upside down mode. Call it creative implementation. I totally concur with Stanwal in his earlier post. My Sound Anchors came with Blutak - but, the sound was deadened. With the upside down Rollerblock Jrs, the sound was much livelier.

To get off the speaker stand subject for a moment, Grant, being that you are a strong proponent of "try-before-buy", were you able to demo a pair of the AN speakers in your home before you decided to order?

...being that you are a strong proponent of "try-before-buy", were you able to demo a pair of the AN speakers in your home before you decided to order?
Sherod (Threads | Answers)

Unfortunately, no. There was no home demo available.

I heard them at RMAF, and once at LA HES in 2006, and that's it.