The First Element Of Our Vibration Control Systems
Our beautifully machined brass footers are the first element in Mapleshade's unique Vibration Control System, a system that has transformed the sound of thousands of audiophile systems over the years.
Install a set of brass footers, by themselves, under speakers, audio or video disc players, receivers, DACs, streamers, amps, preamps, power supplies, tuners, turntables, power conditioners, or cable boxes—and get a major, immediate upgrade in sound and picture clarity. The design of our footers has been painstakingly refined to efficiently drain the most possible vibration out of any component down into the shelf (or floor) below, causing music to sound strikingly clearer, more natural and more exciting. For video, colors become more vibrant, images are clearly sharper and shadow detail improves.
Rigid, resonance-free and massive, our solid footers lock the component or speaker into place using point contact, an essential for draining vibration cleanly. The footer's mass, shape and, most importantly, material all make a big difference. We've tested every promising high-tech material: ceramics were too bright; titanium, carbon fiber, stainless steel, myrtle, aluminum and ebony were dull and smeared compared to brass. Our proprietary alloy brass was by far the best-sounding footer material: much more dynamic, vibrantly warm, and more detailed. Take advantage of our money back guarantee and make your own comparisons against other footers, even ones costing 10 times more.
Three Base Footer Sizes
Surefeet are our least expensive footers, 1-1/2” in height and diameter. Due to superior shape and mass, Surefeet sound significantly better than any of the widely available generic brass spikes or cones. Only available with a flat top.
Our substantially better performing Heavyfeet are 2-1/2" times heavier with a 2" diameter and height. Heavyfeet are an integral element of our SAMSON rack and speaker stand designs. Heavyfeet are available with a flat top, Triplepoint top or Micropoint top, in order of increasing sound quality. A Low Heavyfoot, 1 ½” high, is also available.
Even 3 ½ times heavier than Heavyfeet, our truly massive Megafeet (3” in diameter and height) are the very best-sounding footers available anywhere. Lower 2” tall version are also available where vertical clearance is limited.
We offer several point configurations for Heavyfeet and Megafeet, each tailored and optimized to offer the best sound quality for carpeted versus uncarpeted floors and for wood-bottomed versus hard-bottomed components (scroll down for a quick guide on which footer to select).
For ultra-lightweight and mini components, call 410-464-1189 to find out about our new Mono Micropoint Heavyfoot and Mono Micropoint Megafoot vibration control mountings.
Version 4 Footers
The top of our Version 4 footers (V.4) have a reduced contact area in order to deliver better sound than flat-top footers. These footers can be used in sets of three unattached. They are also pre-threaded to accept 1/4x20 attaching hardware for thread-on use.
If you intend to use these footers attached, it is essential to confirm the size you need before ordering because thread sizes vary across manufacturers. (Custom threading is available.)
When mounting gear with flat metal or hard plastic bottoms, using Micropoint & Triplepoint footers will sound even better.