Provides extraordinary levels of isolation for high fidelity audio components and turntables.
OREA Series: Eliminates parasitic vibrations and provides greater sound clarity and focus. The OREA’s are ideal for electronic components including Amplifiers, DAC’s, CD Players, Speakers, and Turntables. Made of machined stainless steel, these isolators have a low-profile design to minimize any increase in height.
Each OREA model is designed with a different weight capacity. They each have a coloured ring on the bottom isolator that denotes the model and weight capacity. The OREA series are packaged individually to allow greater flexibility when determining the number of units to use. We recommend a minimum of 3 units under each component, depending on weight.
The upper flange of the OREA’s are designed to provide a suction cup like effect and adhere to the underside of the component, while the lower flange adheres to the supporting surface. All the energy is managed within the core of the OREA’s, which are tuned to work within specific weight ranges. This results in greater sound clarity and a more open soundstage providing authentic, three-dimensional sound.
The existing feet on an audio component may connect well and fit nicely around the perimeter of the OREA isolator. Alternatively, you may get better performance by either removing the feet entirely or placing the OREA’s beside the existing feet to have them connect directly to the chassis or base of the component.
The OREA’s are designed to be used in multiples to match the weight of the component or speaker. The total weight capacity is calculated as follows:
Total Weight Capacity = [Weight cap. per isolator] x [Qty of Isolators]
Quantity of isolators | Graphite 4lbs (1.8kg) / unit | Bronze 8lbs (3.6kg) / unit | Indigo 16lbs (7.2kg) / unit | Bordeaux 32lbs (14.5kg) / unit |
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3 | 12 lbs. (5.4 kg) | 24 lbs. (10.8 kg) | 48 lbs. (21.6 kg) | 96 lbs. (43.5 kg) |
4 | 16lbs (7.2 kg) | 32lbs (14.4 kg) | 64lbs (28.8 kg) | 128lbs (58 kg) |
5 | 20lbs (9 kg) | 40lbs (18 kg) | 80lbs (36 kg) | 160lbs (72.5 kg) |
6 | 24lbs (10.8 kg) | 48lbs (21.6 kg) | 96lbs (43.2 kg) | 192lbs (87 kg) |
It is common to use 3 or 4 OREA isolators for each component or speaker, but keep in mind that it is most important to stay within the weight capacity of the OREA isolator.
The weight distribution of the component can also be taken into account. If for example the component is heaviest at the back, then it is common to use 3 isolators with 2 positioned at the back corners and 1 positioned front/center.
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Learn about our patented isolation technology, and the science behind the sound.
All audio equipment will benefit from isolation. The biggest gains can be achieved by isolating speakers and subwoofers. Isolating turntables, tube amplifiers, and CD players are good places to start because they are particularly sensitive to vibration. Isolating Preamp tubes is important as issues will be amplified later in the chain.
The ISO-PUCK was originally designed for the pro audio and Musical Instrument (MI) channel, and used with studio monitors, guitar/bass amps, DJ turntables, etc. The OREA, on the other hand, is designed for home audio. The performance curve for the OREA models are narrower in weight range and will provide a slightly stronger sonic benefit in its range than the ISO-PUCKs. The more effective isolation results in more sound clarity and focus.
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The Aperta series is recommended if your speakers would benefit from tilt adjustment to better focus the tweeters to ear level. If your speakers are already at the correct height, then the OREA series is recommended as a low-profile isolation solution.
Yes, the OREA series can be used with speakers.
The suction cup effect is not required for a strong connection. The OREA’s will have a suction cup connection to smoother surfaces. For textured surfaces, the OREA’s will have a strong friction grip.
We recommend choosing the OREA model based on the weight of the speaker or component that they will be supporting. It is common to use 3 or 4 OREA isolators for each component or speaker. The weight capacity per OREA isolator is as follows:
We recommend using the IsoAcoustics Online calculator for determining which model to use with your speaker or component.
The specified weight limits are determined based on the performance curves. The products can support additional weight without harm, but the isolation performance is beginning to decline above the specified weights.
Equipment can be sensitive to vibrations and forces. Removing parasitic vibrations releases new levels of sound clarity and openness when used with amplifiers, DAC’s, CD Players, turntables, and more.
When used with speakers, optimal results are achieved by positioning the OREA’s with the logo facing forward, in line with the speaker’s drivers. When using the OREA’s on turntables and other electronic components, the orientation of the IsoAcoustics logo will have no impact on the performance.
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