IsoAcoustics Gaia I

Can the GAIA be used on Carpet?

Yes. For best results we recommend using the GAIA carpet discs so that that the GAIA’s connect directly to the subflooring.

Can the GAIA I be used with Bowers & Wilkins D3 Series floorstanding speakers?

Yes, with the use of the IsoAcoustics B&W D3 Plate Adaptor. The B&W D3 Plate replaces the wheels on the bottom of the D3 speakers and provides a threaded hole for the GAIA I.

Can the GAIA I be used with Bowers & Wilkins Nautilus and Diamond series speakers?

Yes, with the use of the IsoAcoustics B&W Mounting plates. The ball-casters are removed and replaced with the B&W plate which provides a threaded hole for the GAIA I.

What thread sizes are available for the GAIA’s?

Each model of GAIA Isolator comes with 3 common thread sizes. If none of these meet your needs, we also have many other thread sizes available through our distributors.

The threads included with the GAIA’s are as follows:

The GAIA includes M12, M8 and 1/4” 20
The GAIA II includes M8, M6 and 1/4” 20
The GAIA III includes M8, M6 and 1/4” 20

My speakers do not have threads. Can I still use the GAIA?

If the speakers do not have threads, then we typically would recommend one of our other series of products. The OREA series is a common alternative for floorstanding speakers.

Alternatively, threaded inserts which are available at most hardware stores can be installed in the base of many types of speakers. After the threaded inserts are installed into the speaker, the GAIA’s can be used.

The weight of my speaker is slightly above the maximum weight. Will the GAIA still perform?

The weight limits are based on the performance curve. The performance of the GAIA will gradually decline above the specified weight limit.

The GAIA’s can support additional weight without harm, but the performance is declining beyond the specified weigth limits.

How can I move the position of my speakers after the GAIA Isolators has been installed?

On smooth floors like hardwood, we recommend sliding a cloth underneath the GAIA’s by tilting the speakers to each side. Once the speakers with GAIA’s are on top of the cloth, the speakers can slide along the floors into position.

On carpeted floors furniture sliders can be placed under each GAIA to help them slide into place on the carpet.

What makes the GAIA series different from all of the other IsoAcoustics products?

The GAIA series are installed by threading into the base of speakers or components. The Advantage of connecting directly with the speaker or component is that all of the energy is managed by the internal isolators of the GAIA. This has a slight advantage compared to our other products which use a suction cup effect to grip the bottom of the speaker by the isolators.

How are the GAIA Series installed?

1. Choose the correct threaded stud for your speakers, thread into GAIA and tighten with the wrench provided.
2. Install locking nut and tighten by hand up against GAIA Housing.
3. Add locking nut to upper threaded section.
4. Thread stud into speaker (minimum 4 complete turns), align logo with listening position and tighten locking nut up against the bottom of the speaker.