RTTR Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 I've checked both Lowe's and Home Depots tile flooring department looking for 24x24" marble or granite tiles to have cut to 20x14" for under my F-3s, but it seems the largest of any tiles they sell are 18x18", I never asked them if they could order 24x24 tiles. Do any of you know where I could get 24x24 tiles? I haven't checked local tile stores. But that's probably where they'd be. The reason I want them is to protect from stuff hitting the bottom of the speakers like a vacuum, and they are pretty cheap from what I saw at Lowe's for granite 18x18". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Try looking for a local guy that stocks and cuts granite for builders, some may specialize in just granite and marble. Could probably get pieces like that from scrap ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTTR Posted March 9, 2006 Author Share Posted March 9, 2006 Try looking for a local guy that stocks and cuts granite for builders, some may specialize in just granite and marble. Could probably get pieces like that from scrap ends. What kind of prices do you think I'd be looking at for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 I don't know but it should be better than retail, plus you might find something really cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 RTTR I was in my local flooring store today looking for ceramic/marble/granite to put under my 7's. I want to try spikes & refuse to set them on my hardwood floors. $10-30 pr. was my price. JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockbobmel Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Arkey, I don't think the spikes helped me at all. My 7's are on the outriggers on bare floors. Maybe I'll try em again, but I always come back to on the floor. Same with my ForteIIs. Riser, floor, spikes/riser, floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Bob I don't understand the acoustics of how they could, but i've never tried it. If I read a recent post correctly by Leok, it might make a sonic improvement. Sure is a lot of trouble so I think i'll pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Have you considered butcherblocks instead? I've read somewhere that maple actually helps the overall sound quality of your loudspeakers than does marble, granite, glass, and other hard woods. I also don't understand the sonic improvements (if any) of using anything under your towers. My loudspeakers are spiked and sitting on a bare concrete floor now, but I've had so many different loudspeakers on both the concrete floor and when my room was carpeted that I just don't recall if any one arrangement had any sonic benefits (maybe I'm just tone deaf and can't hear the difference...who knows). I really just want to raise my towers up about 5" higher to bring the tweeters more at ear level...if the sound also improves by doing so, all the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Butcher blocks from Home Depot cut to size sanded and staines ebony,.......Mmmmm, now that gives me an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 don't buy wood at home depot.... Well atleast the one's near me. Heck they do not even properly kiln dry the maple at mine so you have a lovely green hue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockbobmel Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Bob I don't understand the acoustics of how they could, but i've never tried it. If I read a recent post correctly by Leok, it might make a sonic improvement. Sure is a lot of trouble so I think i'll pass. Well, I've heard that if you want to try it without harming the floor, you can put pennies inder the spikes. From what I gathered, they are more for making the speaker solid when there is a carpet by making the speaker more rigid with the floor. That's all. The rest is just funny business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyjoe72 Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I've seen some local tile/countertop company's that throw away pieces that have scrap pieces left over. Just a thought. toodles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Blacksmith Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 You might try looking at a place that carves grave markers. They have lots of stock on hand and you might get a deal on a "mistake"[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTTR Posted March 10, 2006 Author Share Posted March 10, 2006 You might try looking at a place that carves grave markers. They have lots of stock on hand and you might get a deal on a "mistake"[] That would be weird, hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyjoe72 Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 " Here lies uncle Bob. Jammin to some Klipsch." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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