{"product_id":"isoacoustics-gaia-i","title":"IsoAcoustics GAIA I | Speaker Isolation Feet","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsoAcoustics GAIA I | Speaker \u0026amp; Subwoofer Isolation Feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsoAcoustics GAIA I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a high-performance isolation footer engineered for large floorstanding loudspeakers and subwoofers weighing up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e220 lbs (100 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Installed in place of the speaker’s factory spikes or feet, GAIA I creates a controlled mechanical connection between the loudspeaker and floor, reducing the transfer of vibration while maintaining stability and proper alignment with the listening position. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/isoacoustics.com\/home-audio-isolation-products\/gaia-series\/\"\u003eIsoAcoustics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor serious high-end systems, speaker isolation is about more than protecting the floor. Energy generated by the loudspeaker cabinet can travel into the supporting surface and reflect back into the enclosure. GAIA I is designed to manage that mechanical energy, with IsoAcoustics describing improvements in clarity, openness and focus when the loudspeaker is properly isolated. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/isoacoustics.com\/home-audio-isolation-products\/gaia-series\/\"\u003eIsoAcoustics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatented IsoAcoustics Isolation Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike conventional speaker spikes that mechanically couple the loudspeaker to the floor, GAIA I uses IsoAcoustics’ patented isolation design to provide a controlled path for vibration to dissipate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe machined dark-chrome metal housing surrounds the internal isolator, but the housing itself does not create a rigid connection with the floor. Only the lower isolator contacts the supporting surface. This helps prevent vibration from bypassing the isolation system through the outer housing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/isoacoustics.com\/home-audio-isolation-products\/gaia-series\/\"\u003eIsoAcoustics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGAIA is also engineered to resist lateral movement and oscillation. This allows the loudspeaker to remain stable while the isolation system manages unwanted mechanical energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for Large Floorstanding Speakers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGAIA I supports speakers and subwoofers weighing up to 220 lbs (100 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it the highest-capacity model in the standard GAIA Series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes GAIA I particularly well suited to substantial high-end floorstanding loudspeakers and large subwoofers that exceed the weight limits of GAIA II and GAIA III. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/isoacoustics.com\/home-audio-isolation-products\/gaia-series\/\"\u003eIsoAcoustics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor correct performance, the speaker's total weight should remain within the GAIA I's specified capacity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThreaded Directly Into the Speaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGAIA I is designed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereplace the loudspeaker's existing spikes or threaded feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Threading the isolators directly into the base creates a secure mechanical connection between the loudspeaker and the upper portion of the GAIA assembly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGAIA I includes thread adapters for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM8-1.25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM12-1.25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e¼\"-20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsoAcoustics also offers alternative thread adapters for loudspeakers requiring different mounting hardware. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/isoacoustics.com\/home-audio-isolation-products\/gaia-series\/\"\u003eIsoAcoustics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirectional Installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGAIA isolators are directional and should be installed with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsoAcoustics logo facing the listening position or rotated 180 degrees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis orientation aligns the isolators with the loudspeaker's motive forces and is important for achieving the intended isolation performance. Once installed, the lower portion of the GAIA grips the supporting surface, helping keep the loudspeaker securely positioned. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/isoacoustics.com\/home-audio-isolation-products\/gaia-series\/\"\u003eIsoAcoustics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardwood, Tile and Carpet Installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGAIA I can be positioned directly on solid surfaces such as hardwood, tile and other hard flooring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor carpeted rooms, optional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsoAcoustics GAIA Carpet Disks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide a stable interface through the carpet to the solid flooring underneath. The GAIA isolator sits on top of the carpet disk, allowing the speaker to maintain the intended isolation configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsoAcoustics also offers application-specific adapters for certain loudspeakers, including solutions for select \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBowers \u0026amp; Wilkins, Focal and Sonus faber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e models. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/isoacoustics.com\/home-audio-isolation-products\/gaia-series\/\"\u003eIsoAcoustics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGAIA I Technical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGAIA I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeaker \/ Subwoofer Isolation Feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Supported Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e220 lbs (100 kg) per set of four\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.5 in. (62mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.9 in. (49mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded Thread Sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM8-1.25, M12-1.25, ¼\"-20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplaces existing speaker spikes or feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrientation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLogo toward listening position or 180° opposite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHousing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMachined metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark Chrome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical Application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge floorstanding speakers and subwoofers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e220-lb rating applies to a complete set of four GAIA I isolators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not to each individual footer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/isoacoustics.com\/home-audio-isolation-products\/gaia-series\/\"\u003eIsoAcoustics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoosing Between GAIA I, II and III\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe standard GAIA Series is primarily differentiated by the weight of the loudspeaker or subwoofer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGAIA I supports up to 220 lbs (100 kg), GAIA II up to 120 lbs (55 kg), and GAIA III up to 70 lbs (32 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e per set of four. The models also differ in physical dimensions and supplied thread sizes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/isoacoustics.com\/home-audio-isolation-products\/gaia-series\/\"\u003eIsoAcoustics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoosing the model appropriate for the speaker's weight is important because the internal isolators are designed to operate within a specific load range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsoAcoustics GAIA I at The Grid HiFi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsoAcoustics GAIA I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a sophisticated upgrade for high-performance floorstanding loudspeakers and subwoofers where controlling mechanical vibration is an important part of system setup. Its combination of patented isolation technology, secure threaded installation and 220-lb capacity makes it particularly well suited to substantial reference-level loudspeakers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grid HiFi in Houston, Texas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, we can help determine the correct IsoAcoustics GAIA model and thread adapter for your specific loudspeaker or subwoofer, ensuring proper fit, weight capacity and installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IsoAcoustics","offers":[{"title":"Single Unit","offer_id":55133357080913,"sku":null,"price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Four Pack","offer_id":55133357113681,"sku":null,"price":569.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/7178\/0945\/files\/GAIA-1-product-image-new.webp?v=1780580886","url":"https:\/\/gridhifi.com\/products\/isoacoustics-gaia-i","provider":"The Grid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}