Vibrapod - Isolator Isolation Feet - Model 1 - Set of Four

While I have thousands of dollars in audio and video equipment, I am the first person to doubt the gushing praise full of colorful metaphors extolling the audio properties and impact of gimmicky devices. However, I can tell you from experience speaker stands make a huge difference. From my two channel system I have sand filled speaker stands and for my recording studio I use Iso Acoustic stands. Why not something for the modest home theater set up? These little guys did a wonderful job with my theater set up and supporting a B&W CMC center channel and two CM2s for main right and left. So much so, I am quite upset I did not buy these years ago! I missed out for soooo long!!! However, I still have a hard time believing anyone that these (or any product) will make a huge audible difference with power amps, receivers... but maybe I am wrong there too.Oh one thing. I asked the question and there are split opinions about these pads and certain hardwood furniture finishes - some say they can damage certain finishes. Not wanting to take a chance, I have each of mine on a felt furniture pad (2.5"). It may sound slightly better without, but it gives me peace of mind.

I got 9 sets of those of various models and more 3 than happy with them under amps, processor, 4k player, Nucleous, and subs.

I’m astonished at the difference the right size of these makes to the difference in the sound both under my CD player and under my amp. Use the wrong size for the weight - the sound is compressed. Use the right size and it sounds much more “natural”. I don’t like the oily residue, but they are essential for cheap vibration control.

I have a compact Yamaha receiver with built in CD player. Since the unit sits on the same shelf as the stereo speakers, I thought it would be good to isolate it from any vibes. The KEFs came with sorbothane-type feet, much softer than the hard rubber feet of the Yamaha. These vibrapods are even softer than the speaker feet, and fit well directly under the existing hard rubber. I don't hear any sonic difference, but with about a grand into the system, these seemed like low cost insurance to protect the performance of the receiver and player. I could see these as useful for sensitive disc players, tube equipment or isolation in a stack, but am hoping my preventative approach works too. These are soft, gummy and just short of sticky. The sorbothane ones will give you 2x more pieces at same cost, are firmer but still soft, like shoe insoles. The 3M brand feet are harder and cheaper, what I use for the regular audio equipment, since you get 4x to 8x more pieces at same or less cost.

Didn't do much for my application where my stereo equipment is on a stand (with approx. 150 lbs in total on that stand) that is on a wood floor. I do have a small carpet under the stand, but, the wood goes vertically under the stand. When one walks in front of the stand, it can easily cause the stylus to skip. The turntable is on top and I use these under the turntable. I did not think these would work in this application, but, tried anyway. I think I need to find something that goes under the stand feet. But what? That's often the expensive question...

I was having problems with feedback on a new Rega Planar 3 turntable, located on a very heavy cherry stereo cabinet in my 2nd story media room. Low frequency content was giving me extreme feedback. Removing the turntable cover reduced it somewhat, but could still not go halfway on the volume. I expected it was coming through the floor, which I could feel vibrating.I purchased a set of 4 Vibrapod Model 1 isolators. I used one of my stereo cabinet's extra shelves as a platform, since the Rega has rather small feet (and only three of them). The feedback problem went away completely, and I can now play very difficult source material (Genesis fans, think Trick of the Tail) at very high volume with no more vibration issues. I can even leave the turntable cover on. I was not expecting much from my $25 expense, and was extremely pleased with the results.This type of material can get sticky and slide around when exposed to vibrations, and it could damage the finish of your furniture, so I cut pieces of wax paper to use underneath them to protect the finish.I also made my own isolation system for my tower speakers using the Model 3 Vibrapods and glass cutting boards. I've described it in my review of the Model 3 Vibrapods.This does not guarantee that it will fix your problem, as there are many factors affecting vibration, but it certainly worked well for me. Highly recommended!

These may be knock offs. Different markings than ones I bought from Vibrapod directly. Also plastic was sticky, the other ones were not.

I got these because we have an old house with creaky floors. Whenever we walked, the record would skip. I got 4 of these, along with a piece of MDF from Lowes and it got rid of a lot of the problem. It didn't eliminate the problem completely, but it made it a heck of a lot better than before. For the price, they were worth it.