I have FR30s and Stack Audio Auva 100s. A great combination. The difference from stock feet to these was quite noticeable. They are not cheap but I felt worth it for the improvement. I have not tried other feet … but from reviews, these get rave reviews. I don’t think you’ll regret getting these.
Good luck!
I am thinking of trying the Auva 100s on the FR30s, only have used the stock feet so far.
Where can they be ordered? I know they are available directly from Stack, are there any US distributors?
I tried a few including metal columns with ceramic bearings, and I now use AUVA100. Stack Audio sells direct from their website.
So far everyone seems to prefer Auva100’s. No one here has used the Stillpoints Ultra S that has commented. I think I am going to try them, as there is a return option. They are supposed to provide a deeper stage, more openness and clarity, good bass articulation and natural tone. Many Auva 100 customers claim smoother upper mids, wider stage, softer edges on transients, better bass, with a a more relaxed overall sound. I guess I just want to try an alternative. If I don’t like them, Auva is an obvious choice.
If both isolators are returnable, why not try them both? You’ve done the research, now get certainty with your own experiment.
Stillpoints Ultra S are now installed. Used their M8-1.25, one-inch-long adapters for the FR-30’s. Fit perfectly. Immediate improvement in transparency, clarity, details, air, tighter bass, cymbals crystal clear, height and depth of soundstage, and transient speed. Needed to adjust both outer speaker mounts up about 1/8 inch to get everything perfectly level.
Most music is just so much better in resolution and impact that I am very surprised how much just changing feet can do. We can hear many new things in recordings that used to be hidden in the background or slightly blurry. Some song recordings sound like some of the bass needs to be increased as any boominess is gone compared to how they sounded before.
I do not have the Stillpoints on other equipment as I use an Arcici suspension stand to remove most vibration issues on components, but I do believe these would also change how amps and other components behave as well.
Since I tend to like detail, more than smoothness, these are probably a better choice for me than the Auva. My wife noticed and immediate improvement and says these are keepers, but there are a few recordings that are not a good match, when details become this clear, they sound a bit too bright.
Just ordered Stacks Auva 100, and they arrived in 2 days!!
Stillpoints returned, they were too clinical and sharp. Lost all the smoother, natural vocals and sound these speakers had before. Stock feet without the spikes (concrete floor with short carpet) sounded better than the bright, but crystal clear Stillpoints. They were just not “pleasant” to listen to according to my wife and I have to agree.
Just put on the Auva 100 and, yes, the forum consensus is100% correct. These are absolutely great sounding. Smoother, but still with lots of detail. Hearing things never heard before, too. Yet not edgy.
Your advice to try both was correct! Just love it. Only problem is the M8 1.25 threads are too short so the top caps on the FR30 stands do not screw on. Need about 1/4 inch more. I think I need the rear 4 about 1/2-inch longer to do some adjustment tipping to ear level. Not sure where to buy.
Contact Josh at Stack Audio, he is very accommodating.
That is a very good sound description on the metal column type of footers. Even with ceramic balls (which are better than any metal balls) they lose that crucial warmness SQ for long lasting listening.
I’m a long time Mapleshade fan, lucky to have had many talks with Pierre…the included brass spikes remind me of his, but “unfortunately” sound better directly into the wood…
Happy to hear about your footer findings. I thought my experience and others could have lead you on an easier path, but trying at home is the final arbiter.
My bolt length exceeded Josh’s inventory and I got them on Amazon. If you do talk to Josh, tell him Greg says hello.
Oh, I also found that these isolators did not have a sonic signature, rather, things are more settled and imaging is more precise.
Hey Jerry,
We currently sell direct to the end consumer only. For US orders, we ship directly from our new US fulfilment centre to avoid any tariffs or duties.
All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, and if you do need to return anything, we handle that through our US warehouse to keep things simple. Feel free to contact me directly if there are any questions I can help with - Josh
I agree with you, ADP, that the factory feet are pretty good but I think you know there is a better solution sonically and aesthetically…Stack AVAA 70’s…and yes, they won’t mar your floors or mess with your driver and ear alignment. Time to put that mat outside where it belongs.
After more listening with the Auva 100 feet, I feel the vocals really improved and they are easy to listen to, but it toned the whole system down a little like FM radio. I lost all the transient snap of the drums and cymbals and the transparency I had with the Stillpoints. Possibly some revision in speaker geometry with help.
I am giving things time to settle and break in, but I am going try some other feet as I really want to find something that can do both.
I did get the Stack subwoofer feet for my F12 Foundry subs and can say that ordering direct from them is very fast and efficient with their new fulfilment centers.
To make this much of a difference, the footers perhaps changed the height of the tweeters so that they’re no longer aiming at your ears?
Are you using the spikes or just the feet? IME spikes give more transient info than without them. For the FR30’s I’ve only used the Auva 100s with spikes so can’t give a comparison. The transients for snare and cymbals for example don’t seem subdued to me, but I’ll listen more specifically for that and see if I hear a problem.
As adifferentpaul mentioned the new tweeter orientation could contribute. Also toe in can have an effect.
There seems to be some issue afoot. Couldn’t resist.
I will try various things mentioned when longer threads arrive. The speakers
were set level for Stillpoints as required and those feet improved with less toe in. For Auva probably need to aim them down more to ear level and more toe in. Takes time to try things.
Very punny.
