Protecting Real Hardwood Floor

Posted by: Mr Frog on 18 February 2016

Just about to have the lounge revamped and real hardwood flooring installed.

Clearly, metal spikes (fine for carpets) under speaker stands and equipment racks would damage the new expensive flooring.

I preparation, I have removed the spikes and wondered what would be best to protect the floor.

Something like soft felt pads as used on general furniture or is there something far better?

Incidentally, the ATC 50 active speakers on their low metal stands weigh a significant amount and are extremely unlikely to move!

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated ��

Also, any suggestions re a nice low level Plasma (50") TV rack/stand - which will be totally seperate from the Hifi equipment rack?

Posted on: 21 February 2016 by Skip

I am using Naim Chips under my Fraim and no spikes under my Proacs. One day I will add spikes but I am not ready yet.

I used US Pennies under my Merlins. I would recommend them to try. The spikes indent them to create a solid connection but they do not go into the floor by more than a millimeter. One thing for sure, the price is right, but the older pennies sound better.