However far better results can be obtained by removing the speakers away from the table top completely and mounting them properly on solid heavy stands placed directly on the floor.
Isolate speakers from floor.
So we put a structure underneath it.
We have to isolate from the floor with our speaker cabinet correct.
A large mass under the speakers to which the speakers are spiked will stabilise the speakers and reduce movement of the cabinet caused by driver movement.
This elevates it let s say 12 inches off the floor.
Auralex mopads can be used to isolate monitors placed on a desktop but heavy duty floor stands are best of all.
Maybe you re scared your pets child will knock them down and damage your precious speakers.
Or maybe you re going for a college chic aesthetic with everything from your mattress to your tv on the floor.
And if we make this a diaphragmatic absorber we also can locate pressure.
If you then need to isolate the speaker mass system from the floor some very soft springing thin soft rubber foam or a type of air suspension under the mass.
Because we want to minimize the transmission of noise or vibration if you will to the floor itself.
Whatever the reason plenty of people place their audio speakers on the floor.
Here s why you might want to reconsider.