Vibrapod Isolator Isolation Feet - Model 2 - Set of Four

Four Vibrapods Tuned for a Component of 16 to 32 Pounds

Vibrapod Isolators are sold as a set of four. Model 2 suits gear such as a CD player, DAC, preamp or integrated amp. Each pod is made for 4 to 8 pounds, so four carry a component of 16 to 32 pounds with the load spread evenly.

A component's stock feet pass shelf vibration straight into its chassis. Vibrapod designs the Isolators to work in both the vertical and horizontal planes. The component rides on the vinyl pods instead of the shelf.

Five Stiffnesses, One Size: Match the Pod to the Weight

Fit and Load

Each Model 2 pod is rated for 4 to 8 pounds, with 6 pounds recommended. A set of four suits a component of 16 to 32 pounds, with 24 pounds ideal. Vibrapod calls these ranges minimum and maximum guidelines, with the best loading somewhere inside them.

Size and Materials

Every Vibrapod is 9/16 inch tall and 2 7/16 inches across, made of vinyl. Vibrapod rates them for 50°F to 100°F.

The pods can leave rings on wood, acrylic or painted surfaces and may dissolve lacquer. Vibrapod advises a bar coaster or playing card under each one.

Choosing Between the Five Models

Model 2 is the second-softest of five Vibrapod models, and the models differ only in stiffness. A lighter component belongs on the Model 1, made for 2 to 3 pounds a pod. Vibrapod says to match the model to the weight of each component.

Vibrapod also says more pods of a lower model usually perform better than fewer pods of a higher model. When a Vibrapod Cone sits on top, use the Isolator's rating for the pair.

How Vibrapods Fit Your System

Vibrapods go under flat areas of a component, near its edges, with more pods near the heaviest spots. Large, flat feet can sit right on a pod's dome. Small feet should not sit in the dome, and spikes placed in the center will have no effect.

Vibrapod says the pods were not designed for use under carpets or rugs, and may not work with air isolation devices. Do not block a component's ventilation holes with the pods.

What Reviewers Are Saying

The Absolute Sound reviewed the Vibrapod Isolators in its June/July 1999 issue. Reviewer Anna Logg wrote: “Short of a complete megabuck overhaul, I have never heard (or heard of), anything that got that kind of overwhelming, dramatic improvement!”

Lucio Cadeddu of TNT-Audio tested them in January 1999 and called them “one of the best HiFi devices I know.”

Vibrapod notes the Isolators have been a Stereophile Recommended Component since October 1998.

Who Is the Vibrapod Model 2 Best For?

• Owners of a CD player, DAC, preamp or integrated amp of 16 to 32 pounds — four Model 2 pods carry it inside their working range.
• Turntable owners — Vibrapod calls its pod-and-shelf "sandwich" the best way to isolate a turntable.
• Components heavier on one side — mix models, with a stiffer pod under the heaviest area.
• Components over 32 pounds — the Model 3 is the next step up, made for 8 to 12 pounds a pod.
• Not for — tall, thin speakers; Vibrapod says they can be knocked over too easily.

How Does It Connect to Your System?

• Weigh the component, or check its manual, and confirm that 16 to 32 pounds covers it.
• On wood, acrylic or painted surfaces, put a coaster or playing card where each pod will sit.
• Raise the component on blocks and slide the pods under flat areas near the edges, spaced evenly.
• Keep the pods apart; Vibrapod advises against close triangle groupings where they touch.
• For turntables, tube amps or gear that runs hot, use the sandwich: pods under a light shelf, with the component on top.
• Vibrapod Isolators come in Models 1 through 5; this listing is Model 2.

Pairs Well With

Other gear for an isolated system:

• Audio racks — a level, stable home for your components
• Power conditioners — cleaner power for the gear you are isolating
• Isolation feet and cones — more options for the rest of the rack
• Cables — connect the components you are isolating

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Vibrapod model do I need?

Divide the component's weight by the number of pods you plan to use. If each pod would carry 4 to 8 pounds, Model 2 is the one.

How many pods should I use?

Vibrapod says not to use more than necessary. More pods of a lower model usually beat fewer of a higher model. Its example: for a 20-pound component, eight Model 1s usually perform better than four Model 2s.

Do the pods go under the stock feet?

Large, flat feet can sit on the pod's dome. Otherwise, place the pods under flat areas of the chassis. If the feet are too tall or the bottom is uneven, use the sandwich method.

What if a pod gets squashed?

Vibrapod says overloaded pods can be restored by heating them on a flat cookie sheet in an oven at 175°F to 200°F. Let them cool fully before use, and never microwave them.

Can I add the Vibrapod Cones?

Yes. The Vibrapod Cone can be combined with an Isolator. Vibrapod says to size the pair by the Isolator's weight rating.

See It in Action

Our own overview of the Vibrapod Isolators shows the pods, how they are placed under a component, and the five models:

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