Townshend Seismic Isolation Pod Individual

Townshend Seismic Isolation Pod Individual

The above video shows the effect Townshends Seismic Isolation offers in your system, however please note that speakers require the podiums found here. The Townshend Isolation Pods are primarily used with amplifiers, cd players, streamers and other sources.

Please note: Different spring types are required depending on the weight of the unit being isolated. Please see table in the image gallery. You will need to divide the max weight of the unit being isolated by the number of pods you wish to use, to determine the 'Spring Type' required. For example, if your amplifier weighs 8KG and you intend to use four pods, then you will require Spring 'Type A' as each spring type A pod can handle between 2 to 4 KG of weight.

Positioned under any piece of equipment, Seismic Isolation Pods will dramatically improve the sound by breaking the acoustic connection between the audio system and structural vibrations in the room.

The Importance of Vibration Isolation

Vibrations affect the reproduction of sound through hi-fi systems. Although many of these are small and may go largely unnoticed, vibrations have a negative impact on the quality of sound in virtually all hi-fi components.

• Turntables are highly sensitive to vibration, which raises the noise floor, degrading the sound not to mention stylus jump due to footfall.
• With silver-disc players, vibration affects the laser mechanism and the crystal oscillators introducing severe sound-degrading jitter.
• With tube or valve amplifiers vibration rattles the microphonic electrodes, especially the grids.
• Transistor amplifiers have microphonic components, including capacitors and connecting wires which move relative to one and another generating rogue voltages. All of these mechanisms will degrade the delicate audio signal.
• Computers, streamers and DACs are highly susceptible to mechanical noise as they all contain vibration sensitive crystal oscillators.

Rigidly spike or cone mounted speakers transmit energy into the floor radiating vibration throughout the room and ultimately, through your rack and into your equipment. This seriously degrades performance as described above. Spike and cone mounted speakers cause the whole room structure to vibrate, often resulting in an unrealistic boomy bass whilst masking subtle detail. Further, this unwanted structural vibration can seriously irritate your neighbours.

The Seismic Isolation Pod is a Seismic Load Cell™ with a circular foot attached to the lower end cap for stability. The length may be adjusted by turning the top end cap, which allows easy levelling of audio equipment placed on a set of Pods. There is a soft felt protective piece on the top and bottom faces of the end caps to allow for easy positioning and to prevent scratching.

The secret is to fully float your whole Hi Fi System independently from the speakers and the floor. Townshend have devised a complete solution that to allow this to be done in an optimum way.

Seismic Load Cell™

The key component is the Townshend Seismic Load Cell™. The Seismic Load Cell™ consists of a high quality alloy steel compression spring surrounded by a flexible synthetic rubber jacket with two end plates. Screw threads in each plate facilitate height adjustment and provide attachment points. A movement-sensitive, air-resistance damper rapidly dissipates low frequency oscillation caused by disturbing the suspended equipment. Seismic Load Cells™ are very ‘soft’ and allow free movement in all three dimensions; up/down, left/right and back/forth. This unique solution blocks all deleterious vibration from 3Hz upwards and from all directions. As the frequency increases, the isolation gets progressively greater, ensuring that virtually no vibration can pass from and to the suspended equipment. As each hi-fi component is isolated, the sound progressively improves.

The singular Seismic Isolation Pod is available with seven different weight capacities, ranging progressively from 1kg up to 64kg. Depending on the weight of the device they can be used in sets of four, eight or more to isolate any piece of equipment, of any weight from any vibration. The simplest implementation is to utilise the Seismic Pods in sets of four. It is possible to utilise three pods, but this arrangement is difficult to level satisfactorily and the effect of the weight of the cabling may also complicate matters.

Specification :

• Eliminates structure-borne feedback between speaker and vibration sensitive equipment.
• Enhances clarity throughout the whole frequency range.
• Improves bass definition.
• Produces a wider and deeper sound stage.
• Neighbour friendly high level listening.
• Sold separately
• 12 Month Warranty

About Townshend Audio 

Townshend Audio, a globally acclaimed brand established by audio engineering maestro Max Townshend in 1975, stands at the forefront of high-fidelity audio equipment innovation. Hailing from the United Kingdom, the company is revered for its relentless dedication to devising and introducing cutting-edge audio enhancements that dramatically uplift the acoustic output and overall performance of sound systems.

Their expertly engineered product suite embodies precision and craftsmanship, including seismic isolation instruments, digital audio converters, amplifiers, preamps, and a diverse selection of audio accessories. Of particular note, the Townshend Audio Seismic Isolation Platforms demonstrate the company's pioneering spirit. These acclaimed platforms significantly diminish harmful vibrations, augmenting sonic purity and richness.

Max Townshend, the company's inventive founder, is a multiple patent holder, and he has channelled his professional life into creating and enhancing groundbreaking audio technologies. His innovative thought process and deep-seated knowledge of sound dynamics are the pillars of Townshend Audio's esteemed product collection.

Townshend Audio caters to all audio enthusiasts, be it devoted audiophiles or casual music lovers aiming for a heightened auditory experience. Their boundary-pushing range of products, including the Townshend Audio Super Tweeter, the Townshend Audio Isolda speaker cables and the Townshend Audio Isolation pods, continually set new industry benchmarks. These innovative creations fortify Townshend Audio's reputation as a dependable brand for discerning listeners globally. Journey into the transformative realm of sound with Townshend Audio, where revolutionary design fuses with superior acoustic output.