Spiking a Subwoofer

[michaeljhsda2]

Spiking SDA's has proven to be very effective at improving bass response but has anyone spiked a powered subwoofer on a carpeted concrete floor? I'm gonna try it and see if there is an improvement....results to follow.

[kawizx9r]

Never tried it or heard one spiked but I don't see why not. I'm building my own sub, and went on a search for random pics of DIY subwoofers and I noticed that there were close to 0 subs spiked.

[TNRabbit]

I'd be VERY careful using spikes on a sub. Depending on their weight & excursion, they could dig pretty significant holes into your subfloor~

[michaeljhsda2]

I'd be VERY careful using spikes on a sub. Depending on their weight & excursion, they could dig pretty significant holes into your subfloor~

The subfloor is concrete :D

[thuffman03]

Not sure if that would help or not but you won't know until you try it.

[ken.paduch]

I just got some spikes for my sub. As soon as I find a 9mm drill bit I am going to set it up. Since the carpet is pretty close to the bottom port, I can't help but think that a little more space will result in better sound. I'll let you know.

[apphd]

My eD sub came with screw in spikes, also some small discs to place between the spike tip and floor if desired.

[megasat16]

Raising the sub from the (carpet / concrete / wood) floor will improve bass response from the sub. It has been tried and proven that if you raise the sub at least 6"-12", you can hear better mid-bass even though the lower bass is non-directional.

Auralex Subdude is probably the easiest way to uncouple the sub from the floor.

[michaeljhsda2]

I spiked them and the bass response is much better, no doubt about it.