{"product_id":"isoacoustics-gaia-iii-speaker-isolators-set-of-4-retired","title":"IsoAcoustics GAIA III Speaker Isolators - Set of 4","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Compact GAIA for Floorstanders up to 70 Pounds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe IsoAcoustics GAIA III is the smallest of the original GAIA isolators. It is sold here singly and as a set of four, and each speaker takes four. A set carries a floorstanding speaker or subwoofer of up to 70 pounds. The feet screw into the inserts the factory spikes came out of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA floorstander drives energy into the floor, and the floor sends it back up into the cabinet. IsoAcoustics designs the GAIA to manage that energy inside the foot. The housing is fixed to the speaker, and only the lower isolator touches the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eThe Right Size for Slim Towers and Small Subwoofers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFit, Load and Materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA set of four GAIA III carries 70 pounds, so each foot handles 17.5. No minimum is published. A foot carrying far less than its rating never settles into its working range. The GAIA III is the lightest GAIA rung. Heavier cabinets step up to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/isoacoustics-gaia-ii-speaker-isolator\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eGAIA II\u003c\/a\u003e, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/calculator.isoacoustics.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIsoAcoustics online weight selector\u003c\/a\u003e sorts this by weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eEach GAIA III is 1.7 inches across and 1.5 inches tall. \u003cem\u003eHiFi Pig\u003c\/em\u003e describes a stainless steel body, dark chrome plated, over a molded rubber isolator. It replaces the spike or foot rather than sitting under it. Three thread adaptors come in the box: M6-1.0, M8-1.25 and 1\/4 inch-20.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIf your speaker uses another thread, IsoAcoustics supplies other sizes. Its \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/isoacoustics.com\/home-audio-isolation-products\/gaia-series\/gaia-thread-sizes\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eGAIA thread-size guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains how to measure. The lower isolator is made to grip a hard floor. On thick carpet, the matching carpet discs give each foot a solid surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDan Worth reviewed the GAIA III for \u003cem\u003eHiFi Pig\u003c\/em\u003e. He wrote that “they allow the speakers to sound more tactile, resolute, spacious and natural, adding tone and timbre and increasing timing performance.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eArt Dudley put four GAIA III under the plinth of his Garrard 301 turntable. He told \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e readers that “the difference I heard was beyond my expectations.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is the GAIA III Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou own slim floorstanders of 40 to 70 pounds each\u003c\/strong\u003e — four GAIA III per speaker carry them inside the working range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers have threaded spike inserts\u003c\/strong\u003e — the housing screws into the cabinet, so the foot moves with the speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour floor is hardwood or tile\u003c\/strong\u003e — the lower isolator grips a hard surface without spikes marking it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou have a compact subwoofer or a heavy turntable plinth\u003c\/strong\u003e — IsoAcoustics rates the GAIA III for subwoofers, and reviewers have used it under turntables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour speakers weigh more than 70 pounds each\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/isoacoustics-gaia-ii-speaker-isolator\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eGAIA II\u003c\/a\u003e carries 120 pounds a set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Do You Set Them Up?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUnscrew the factory spikes and match the thread. One side of the adaptor goes into the speaker and the other into the GAIA housing. Thread each stud in at least four full turns. Turn the logo to face your seat, then tighten the locking nut against the speaker base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eLift the speaker into place rather than sliding it, since the lower isolators grip the floor. On thick carpet, add a carpet disc under each foot. Level the cabinet, check that the logos face forward, and play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWhat most GAIA III owners shop next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-stands\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker stands\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — get the tweeters to ear height before you isolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/floor-carpet-protection-discs\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eFloor and carpet protection discs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — a firm footing on carpet or a soft floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speaker-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the next link in the chain after the speakers are settled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eSpeakers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the bookshelf and desktop models these are made to sit under\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow many do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFour per speaker, one at each corner, matching the spikes they replace. The GAIA III is sold singly and as a set of four. Order one set per speaker, or eight for a stereo pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich GAIA fits my speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGo by the weight of one speaker: GAIA III up to 70 pounds, GAIA II up to 120, GAIA I up to 220. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/calculator.isoacoustics.com\/\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIsoAcoustics online weight selector\u003c\/a\u003e settles borderline weights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWill they fit my speaker's threads?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAdaptors for M6-1.0, M8-1.25 and 1\/4 inch-20 come in the box. If your speaker uses another size, IsoAcoustics supplies other adaptors. Its thread-size guide shows how to measure the insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use them on carpet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. On low pile the lower isolator grips through the carpet. On thicker carpet or an underpad, IsoAcoustics recommends its \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/isoacoustics-gaia-iii-carpet-disc-set-of-4\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eGAIA III carpet discs\u003c\/a\u003e, which give each foot a solid surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.5em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eIsoAcoustics fits GAIA isolators to a floorstanding speaker, then covers moving the speaker into place and the carpet discs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TOBFkdNOFzY\" title=\"How to Install \u0026amp; Setup IsoAcoustics GAIA Isolators on Audio Speakers - Hexnut Version\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. 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