Jim Lesurf in uk.rec.audio:

First off, it doesn't decouple it from the floor, it more tightly
couples.

At low frequencies I would be inclined to agree.

There's also the matter of how sturdy the floor is. I'm not on the ground
floor, and this is a relatively new, relatively flimsy building. I'd
imagine there is at least less give in the floor than there is in the
carpet.

The spikes may have an effect. However I think it is not as clear-cut
as the proponents of 'spikes' tend to claim. Also if they *do* have an
effect, it might just as well be 'worse' rather than 'better',
depending upon the circumstances.

Since spikes use standard threads, maybe there is some non-hifi, spike-
shaped thing that'll screw in. I'll take a look down the diy shop.

If the spikes are cheap enough there may be no harm in trying them,
but perhaps being doubtful whilst doing so. You may end up with holes
in the carpet, though. :-)

Falcon accoustics have some here http://www.falcon-
acoustics.co.uk/pl28p9.htm for £2.60, acceptable cost for an experiment,
but I'm not sure I want to order from a company with, frankly, such an
amatuer website (sorry if anyone here works there etc). Anyone have
experiance in ordering from them?

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Jim H