Naim SBL MKII - dedicated feet

Posted by: Naimark on 12 September 2016

Hello everyone,

I would like to change my feet on SBLs avoiding spikes or something like this.

In fact I would to bring ou low frequencies too controlled and "light" in my opinion.

The speakers are close to the rear wall and I have ultimated the setup with silicone, new gasket kit and so on...

Any advice for that?

Thanks in advance,

mark

Posted on: 12 September 2016 by Christopher_M

Hi, Try them closer together first if you can, Mark.

Chris

Posted on: 12 September 2016 by Naimark

The problem is that they are not the original ones and probably they don't match with my SBLs.

They are very similar to the feet represented here below.

Posted on: 12 September 2016 by Christopher_M

I'm half wondering if a set Naim M8 (check first) spikes would solve it.

C.

Posted on: 12 September 2016 by hungryhalibut

Order some new spikes from Naim, and get some floor protectors to go beneath the spikes. This will give the optimum sound. 

Posted on: 12 September 2016 by DavidDever

Spikes into sacrificial 40 cm x 40 cm wood blocks should be fine.

Posted on: 12 September 2016 by stuart.ashen

+1 for spikes here, screwed in as much as possible with the speakers perfectly level and hard against the wall. Some like a tiny bit of toe in, others swear that they need to be parallel to the wall. If you use the wooden blocks as David suggests they are easily moved to find the best location.

my favourite 'speakers, enjoy!

Stu

Posted on: 12 September 2016 by hungryhalibut

These are the floor protectors I was thinking of. They are made by Quadraspire and cost £24 for four. Naim chips are doubtless better, but they are ever so expensive. 

Posted on: 12 September 2016 by carruthers esq.

Anyone tried Soundcare Superspikes under their SBL's?

Posted on: 12 September 2016 by stuart.ashen

Not me. I read all the SBL related posts written by JV. He was pretty adamant that Naim spikes should be used directly into the floor. For any SBL fans they are essential reading in my view. Nice to have those insights into both their design and set up details.

Nothing wrong with experimenting, I just happen to belive he knew a bit more about this than me...

Stu

Posted on: 07 October 2016 by Christopher_M

How did this end?

C.

Posted on: 13 November 2016 by Matze

Hello!

I switched to legendary SBL two years ago. Caught a fresh pair by a dealer who forgot them. Installed at home I was quite disappointed. I tried everything again and again. Gasket, grill, position. My final solution? Substitute the standard spikes for RDC cones - you get a complete new speaker!!! It's unbelievable! Now I know SBLs real potential and I Love it. Wouldn't change a thing. It's fast, livelike, crisp with a good bass. Yes, bass. SBL can go deep! 

Matze

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