Definitive Technology recommended carefully laying the speaker down on a carpet to install the stabilizer feet. Do you agree?
781338
You could put them on any kind of pad. They are covered by a nylon "sock" that surrounds the entire speaker and are quite heavy. The foot allows for padded feet or spikes depending whether you are putting them on on bare floor or carpet.
781339
We broke down the boxes and laid the speakers on cardboard to avoid getting lint (from the carpet) on the mesh fabric.
781340
I actually layed them carefully on my bed with the bottom hanging slightly off the side of the bed to install the stabilizer feet.
781341
Yes. I laid mine on a love seat with the bottom on the arm of the seat so the bottom was angled upwards for easy access. The process of securing the feet is not exactly an easy one. The fasteners are a very very tight fit. So, I used a cordless drill with screw adapter. This made it fast and easy. Careful not to strip the screw heads if you do it this way.
781342
If you can do it without laying it down then do it that way.. But you risk damaging the speaker if it happens to fall over. I layed mine down carefully
781343
Yes. You probably don't need carpet specifically, as long as you're careful. I propped the bottom end up a bit with some of the packing foam, too. It would be difficult to install the feet any other way.
781344
It saves potential damage to the outside, but if your are careful you could do it anywhere
781345
Definitely agree. I actually put mine on my sofa. The last thing you want is for it to topple over with a thud which could damage the internals.
786844
Absolutely. I used to do the system when I lived on the 3rd floor of an apartment complex and my neighbors had no issue with me. As the others have said, Tony stresses the importance of soft landings. I had carpet and would do the workouts in my shoes but as long as I didn't stomp there were no issues. It's a great system, you should have no problems whatsoever.
772604
yes . . . . if you are close to it . . . . but like most repetitious sounds, you tune it out after awhile. I wouldn't choose to place a chair by one.
727663
I didn't need to, I was happy with the system once it was configured. But I'm sure this will be different for every one depending on the room size, L&R; speakers used and where the speakers are placed. Any sound system will need a little adjustment.
1528334
I would. I ended up mounting the speakers to my windshield mounting brackets. I was a little upset with the directions and hardware that was provided.
1792792
Excellent, I personally think down firing subs sound better. Propped the front of my unit up 3/4" in the front with rubber feet to allow for more clearance between speaker and carpet, and help with air movement. Bought them at my local hardware store.
152199
I would say "yes, but". The issue is that the installation will be very top heavy so if someone knocks them the wrong way they will tip over and crash to the floor. There is also no easy way to attach speakers to the pedestals so if they tip over the speaker can go flying.
1332842
I bought two of them and I have them on carpet. It doesn't wobble, tilt, or anything. Stands firm and is one of the best speakers I have bought. I highly recommend these.
1602206
I have mine on a carpeted floor with an exercise equipment mat underneath without any stability issues.
784373
You can place them on the floor they are steady once the brackets are tightened. People tend to kick them over as any other fixture placed on a floor. You can also use an O clamp and connect it to your speaker stands, truss, tent or anything else you can invent.
122176
I would worry about the stability of the unit after several moves. The unit is heavy when you think of how much dirt goes into it. If I were to do this, I would make sure there is additional support for the legs.
513415
Believe or not....YES!!!! the sound is much better if you place the satellite speakers and woofer in the right place. Plus the price is much more acceptable.
1226053
The foam sheet is not that thick for your purpose. I would think you would be better to lay a thick carpet padding and a wall-to-wall carpet over the entire floor in the room you wish to decrease the noise from below.
1314915
They come with metal spikes for the bottom of the stand. These extend down into the carpet and create a pretty stable platform. Mine have nothing attaching the speaker to the stand (just gravity) and they are plenty stable on carpet.
201564
YES! This is my main problem. The speakers sound great but it will NOT stay attached to the top. It must be secured with something. I use electrical tape.
696373
The system is self sustaining. However I am not of the opinion that it would be safe to trust it UNLESS you bolt it to the floor with clamps as the tower wobbles slightly on uneven surfaces.
2047198
I would run screws through the carpet and into the flooring. I installed it on a tiled floor and screwed it down, as it was slipping slightly. It may not slip on carpet without the screws, but I feel safer for the user with it screwed down.