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Townshend Audio Seismic Pods: Ultimate Vibration Isolation for Hi-Fi Excellence

Discover Townshend Audio Seismic Pods, the pinnacle of vibration isolation for your hi-fi components. Engineered to eliminate groundborne vibrations, these compact pods deliver unmatched sound clarity, making them a must-have for audiophiles seeking pure, distortion-free audio.
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Sizing up

  • Know Your Equipment’s Weight: Calculate the total weight of the component you wish to isolate (e.g., turntable, amplifier). Divide by the number of pods (typically 4) to determine the load per pod. For a 40kg amplifier, each pod needs a 10kg rating.
 
  • Unbalanced or Heavy-Weighted Equipment: For components with uneven weight distribution (e.g., heavy transformers at the back or front-heavy designs), stronger pods may be required for the heavier side. Alternatively, use supplementary pods (e.g., 5 or 6 pods instead of 4) to evenly distribute the load and maintain stability. Consult Townshend’s Load Capacity Guide for precise recommendations.
 

Discover the Right Loadcells for Your Equipment Weight



Loadcell type/load capacity

The infographic shows the load capacity of a single seismic pod. 

For sets of 4 or more, multiply the values by the number of pods used.

Key Benefits You’ll Love

Crystal-Clear Sound

Blocks vibrations for sharp bass, clear mids, and crisp highs. hi-fi+ calls Townshend’s isolation “extraordinary” for resolution.

Reduced Noise Floor

Eliminates environmental noise, unveiling subtle details. The Ear notes, “The noise floor drops dramatically

Versatile Fit

Compact pods suit any component, with load capacities (1-100kg per pod) for turntables, amps, or CD players.

Vivid Soundstage

Creates a 3D soundstage with precise imaging. Pink Fish Media users rave about “revelatory” clarity.

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What our customers says about us?

Townshend Seismic Isolation Pods are a true masterpiece of isolation technology and a tremendous enhancement of sonic neutrality, preventing floor-borne feedback. They are the best individual support devices I have heard to date.” 

 

 

Robert H. Levi, Positive Feedback

The Seismic Pods sound like nothing at all! An entire layer of grunge is removed, enhancing clarity in the mids and highs.

Positive Feedback

The Pods are a sonic miracle, and the best footers I know of for maximising the sound of valuable audio gear. The biggest improvement was with phono, specifically the E.A.R. 324 Solid State Phono Stage, which blooms and breathes.

Robert H. Levi, Positive Feedback

Using the pods under my friend’s turntable, Simon & Garfunkel’s ‘I Am a Rock’ sounded strikingly clear compared to his non-audiophile rack. Paul Simon’s vocals stood out vividly.” 

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frequently asked questions

Seismic Pods use Captive Load Cells™ to isolate hi-fi components from groundborne vibrations above 3Hz. They block microtremors from footsteps, traffic, or system feedback, delivering clearer bass, transparent mids, and crisp highs. Stereotimes notes enhanced “clarity and inner resolution across the entire musical spectrum.
Pods work with turntables, amplifiers, DACs, CD players, and any component with piezoelectric connections, like phono stages, which are sensitive to vibrations. They reduce distortion and noise, ideal for high-fidelity setups.
Calculate the total weight of your component and divide by the number of Pods (typically 4). For a 40kg amplifier, each Pod needs a 10kg rating. For unbalanced or front/back-heavy equipment, use stronger Pods or supplementary Pods (e.g., 5-6 Pods) for heavier areas. Check the Load Capacity Guide on townshendaudio.com for ratings (1-100kg per Pod).
Place one Pod under each corner of your component. For uneven weight, position stronger or extra Pods under heavier sections. Ensure levelness with a spirit level. No tools needed; works on any floor surface.
Pods typically suffice, but in high-footfall areas, pair with a Seismic Platform for turntables to further protect stylus performance from persistent vibrations. With serious footfall problems on incredibly unstable floors,  results will be increased if the rack is isolated with Seismic Corners or Seismic Bars.

Townshend Audio’s mechanical low pass filter exemplifies true decoupling, offering a level of vibration isolation that far surpasses conventional attenuation methods. By effectively isolating components from vibrations down to below 3 Hz, Townshend ensures that high-fidelity audio systems perform at their best, free from the distortions caused by external vibrations.

Townshend Audio’s mechanical low pass filter exemplifies true decoupling, offering a level of vibration isolation that far surpasses conventional attenuation methods. By effectively isolating components from vibrations down to below 3 Hz, Townshend ensures that high-fidelity audio systems perform at their best, free from the distortions caused by external vibrations.

Townshend Audio’s mechanical low pass filter exemplifies true decoupling, offering a level of vibration isolation that far surpasses conventional attenuation methods. By effectively isolating components from vibrations down to below 3 Hz, Townshend ensures that high-fidelity audio systems perform at their best, free from the distortions caused by external vibrations.

Townshend Audio’s mechanical low pass filter exemplifies true decoupling, offering a level of vibration isolation that far surpasses conventional attenuation methods. By effectively isolating components from vibrations down to below 3 Hz, Townshend ensures that high-fidelity audio systems perform at their best, free from the distortions caused by external vibrations.

Townshend Audio’s mechanical low pass filter exemplifies true decoupling, offering a level of vibration isolation that far surpasses conventional attenuation methods. By effectively isolating components from vibrations down to below 3 Hz, Townshend ensures that high-fidelity audio systems perform at their best, free from the distortions caused by external vibrations.

Townshend Audio’s mechanical low pass filter exemplifies true decoupling, offering a level of vibration isolation that far surpasses conventional attenuation methods. By effectively isolating components from vibrations down to below 3 Hz, Townshend ensures that high-fidelity audio systems perform at their best, free from the distortions caused by external vibrations.

Townshend Audio’s mechanical low pass filter exemplifies true decoupling, offering a level of vibration isolation that far surpasses conventional attenuation methods. By effectively isolating components from vibrations down to below 3 Hz, Townshend ensures that high-fidelity audio systems perform at their best, free from the distortions caused by external vibrations.

Townshend Audio’s mechanical low pass filter exemplifies true decoupling, offering a level of vibration isolation that far surpasses conventional attenuation methods. By effectively isolating components from vibrations down to below 3 Hz, Townshend ensures that high-fidelity audio systems perform at their best, free from the distortions caused by external vibrations.

Townshend Audio’s mechanical low pass filter exemplifies true decoupling, offering a level of vibration isolation that far surpasses conventional attenuation methods. By effectively isolating components from vibrations down to below 3 Hz, Townshend ensures that high-fidelity audio systems perform at their best, free from the distortions caused by external vibrations.

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