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Down firing sub tweeks

I use a down firing sub on a carpeted surface. Are there any specific tweeks available to better disperse the bass ? For example, would a product like Auralex sub dude make any improvement, or is that just to reduce the bass below the unit? ( Like in an apartment setting). Anyone use a "base" of some type, or is there is there an isolation base surface known to be better than carpet?
roofmeister
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stanwal
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I added 2" Star Sound threaded brass cones to the feet of my RELs for a considerable improvement. Tightened it up and generally improved it.
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zmanastronomy
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I added a home made platform under my sub and it made a great improvement. I spiked the platform thru the carpet into the floor.I also added spikes between the sub and the platform. Much faster and more room filling.
timrhu
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Great timing for this question as just yesterday I put a piece of porcelain tile under my REL sub. Still evaluating but initial reaction is not favorable. I think the tile is too thin. Also, it's just sitting on the carpet.
I think I'll look into Stanwal's idea.
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stanwal
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RELs come with spikes according to the manual but I bought both of my Stadium subs used and didn't get them. If the Star Sound are too expensive I would experiment with lesser spikes to see if they help. I have forgotten the exact thread size.
soundcomponents
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Any type of spoke should improve it. Make sure the spikes are adjusted so there is no rockIng of the woofer- it needs to be very secure.
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