{"product_id":"isoacoustics-gaia-ii","title":"IsoAcoustics GAIA II | Speaker Isolation Feet","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsoAcoustics GAIA II | Speaker \u0026amp; Subwoofer Isolation Feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsoAcoustics GAIA II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a high-performance speaker isolation footer designed for floorstanding loudspeakers and subwoofers weighing up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120 lbs (54 kg) per set of four\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Installed in place of the speaker’s factory spikes or feet, GAIA II uses IsoAcoustics’ patented isolation technology to reduce the transfer of vibration between the loudspeaker and supporting surface while maintaining stability and alignment with the listening position. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/isoacoustics.com\/home-audio-isolation-products\/gaia-series\/gaia-ii\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eIsoAcoustics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its machined dark-chrome housing and compact profile, GAIA II provides a refined mechanical interface for high-performance loudspeakers where controlling structure-borne vibration is an important part of system setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatented IsoAcoustics Isolation Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional spikes create a rigid mechanical connection between a loudspeaker and the floor. GAIA II takes a different approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elower isolator makes contact with the supporting surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preventing the metal housing from creating a direct path through which vibration can travel. IsoAcoustics designed the internal isolator to provide a controlled path for mechanical energy to dissipate while resisting lateral movement and oscillation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/isoacoustics.com\/home-audio-isolation-products\/gaia-series\/gaia-ii\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eIsoAcoustics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to IsoAcoustics, reducing these interactions with the supporting surface can improve perceived clarity, openness and focus while allowing the loudspeaker to perform with less interference from structure-borne vibration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for Floorstanding Speakers and Subwoofers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGAIA II supports up to 120 lbs (54 kg) per set of four\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, positioning it between the larger GAIA I and smaller GAIA III.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes GAIA II particularly well suited to a wide range of substantial floorstanding loudspeakers and subwoofers without requiring the larger GAIA I.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsoAcoustics recommends moving to the next larger GAIA model when the loudspeaker is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewithin approximately 10% of the specified weight limit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for optimal isolation performance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/isoacoustics.com\/home-audio-isolation-products\/gaia-series\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eIsoAcoustics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect Threaded Installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGAIA II is designed to replace the loudspeaker or subwoofer's existing threaded spikes or feet. Threading the isolators directly into the cabinet, plinth or outrigger creates a secure connection between the speaker and the upper portion of the GAIA assembly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach set includes adapters for three common thread sizes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM6-1.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\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\u003e¼\"-20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlternative thread adapters are available for loudspeakers that use different mounting hardware. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/isoacoustics.com\/home-audio-isolation-products\/gaia-series\/gaia-ii\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eIsoAcoustics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirectional Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGAIA II isolators are directional. IsoAcoustics recommends installing them with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elogo facing forward toward the listening position\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, in line with the speaker drivers. They may alternatively be rotated 180 degrees so the logos face the rear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis orientation aligns the isolators with the loudspeaker's primary motive forces and is an important part of proper GAIA installation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/isoacoustics.com\/home-audio-isolation-products\/gaia-series\/gaia-ii\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eIsoAcoustics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the speaker is positioned, the GAIA's lower isolator grips the supporting surface, helping maintain the speaker's placement and alignment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Hardwood, Tile and Carpeted Floors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGAIA II can be used directly on hard flooring surfaces. For carpeted installations, optional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGAIA Carpet Disks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide a stable interface through the carpet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsoAcoustics also offers specialized adapters and installation hardware for certain loudspeaker designs, making GAIA compatible with a broad range of high-end speaker systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGAIA II 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 II\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\u003e120 lbs (54 kg) per set of 4\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 in. (51mm)\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\u003e1.7 in. (43mm)\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\u003eM6-1.0, M8-1.25, ¼\"-20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 per box\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 threaded 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 forward or 180° rearward\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark Chrome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloorstanding 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\u003eThese specifications are confirmed on the current GAIA II product page. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/isoacoustics.com\/home-audio-isolation-products\/gaia-series\/gaia-ii\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eIsoAcoustics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoosing Between GAIA I, GAIA II and GAIA III\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original GAIA Series is primarily selected according to the weight of the speaker or subwoofer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGAIA I supports up to 220 lbs (100 kg), GAIA II up to 120 lbs (54 kg), and GAIA III up to 70 lbs (32 kg), each per set of four.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/isoacoustics.com\/home-audio-isolation-products\/gaia-series\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eIsoAcoustics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor speakers approaching the GAIA II's maximum capacity, IsoAcoustics recommends stepping up to GAIA I rather than operating near the upper limit. This makes the speaker's actual weight an important consideration when selecting the appropriate model. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/isoacoustics.com\/home-audio-isolation-products\/gaia-series\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eIsoAcoustics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsoAcoustics GAIA II at The Grid HiFi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsoAcoustics GAIA II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a sophisticated upgrade for floorstanding loudspeakers and subwoofers where controlling mechanical vibration is an important part of maximizing system performance. Its combination of patented isolation technology, secure threaded installation and 120-lb capacity makes it suitable for a broad range of premium HiFi speakers.\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 the proper fit and load capacity for your system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IsoAcoustics","offers":[{"title":"Single Unit","offer_id":55133672603985,"sku":null,"price":104.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Four Pack","offer_id":55133672636753,"sku":null,"price":339.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/7178\/0945\/files\/GAIA-2-product-image-new.webp?v=1780580887","url":"https:\/\/gridhifi.com\/products\/isoacoustics-gaia-ii","provider":"The Grid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}