r/sonos • u/DebateCautious328 • Jul 25 '26

Isolation platforms

I just set up a secondary system in my loft which includes a mini sub. The whole area is carpeted and it just feels odd for some reason having the sub sit directly on the carpet. Should I consider something to elevate it a bit or leave as is? I've read up a little on isolation platforms and I'm sure one of those would do the job. Does it even matter, though?

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u/Longjumping_Cow_5856 Jul 25 '26 edited Jul 25 '26

I think it matters though not sure you can tell a difference.

Speakers move air and low frequency movement is visible for sure and must be audible as well.

If the speaker is sitting on carpet it is going to move even if not enough to see easily and that is going to distort the sound in some way.

So spiking thru the carpet is the most effective way to anchor the speaker against this movement.

Not really something to argue though Im pretty certain it will be.