SSC Liftpoint 3.5 solid alu silver (4 pieces)

SSC Liftpoint 3.5: adjustable solid aluminium feet

A floorstanding speaker that rocks by a millimetre on an old parquet floor, a subwoofer that makes a nearby cabinet vibrate: these small positioning flaws eventually become audible. This set of four solid aluminium feet addresses both at once. Each foot adjusts in height to level the equipment, and rests on a woven element that dampens vibrations instead of transmitting them to the floor.

Fine height adjustment for uneven floors

Each foot measures 35 mm high at its lowest setting and 51 mm in diameter. Its upper section turns on a fine thread that provides around ten millimetres of continuous adjustment, up to approximately 45 mm at its highest setting. The fine thread makes adjustment smooth and precise by hand, which matters when a 30 kg floorstanding speaker needs to be levelled to within half a millimetre to stop it rocking. This adjustment compensates for tiles with recessed joints, a slightly sloping floor or a skirting board that prevents the equipment from sitting flush against the wall. The body is solid aluminium with a silver finish.

The SSC weave beneath the aluminium block

The German brand’s name sums up its principle: SSC stands for String Suspension Concept, a suspension using strings. Beneath each foot, a woven element supports the load, using the same technique as the other feet in the range. A metal spike does the opposite: it creates a tiny, rigid contact with the floor to channel energy into it, which works on a concrete slab but feeds vibrations back into a resonant wooden floor. With the weave, the strings become taut under the weight, and some of the mechanical energy dissipates in the fibres before reaching the floor or furniture.

The intended result is cleaner bass, without overhang, and a soundstage with better-defined depth. The effect varies depending on the floor and equipment: a suspended floor or hollow cabinet generally offers more room for improvement than a concrete screed, where vibrations already encounter an inert support.

Beneath a subwoofer, floorstanding speaker or floor-mounted amplifier

Its height and load capacity of 15 kg per foot make the Liftpoint 3.5 suitable for equipment placed directly on the floor: a subwoofer, floorstanding speaker or amplifier sitting on the floor beside the speaker. In a rack or cabinet, where space between shelves is limited, the Liftpoint 1.6, a low-profile 16 mm version with a shorter adjustment range (approximately 7 mm), fits more easily.

Two mounting options are available. The foot simply slides beneath the equipment, or screws into its inserts using the supplied M6 and M8 threaded adapters, replacing the original spikes or feet on most floorstanding speakers and subwoofers equipped with inserts. Screw mounting prevents a foot from slipping when the speaker is moved slightly or the subwoofer is working hard.

With four feet, the total permitted load theoretically reaches 60 kg. Leaving a margin is prudent, as a floorstanding speaker or subwoofer rarely distributes its weight equally across its four supports. Mounting on three feet is also possible: a triangular support never rocks, but the total load is then limited to 45 kg.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions

• Height: 35 to 45 mm (adjustable)
• Diameter: 51 mm

Specifications

• Maximum load: 15 kg
• Material: solid silver aluminum
• Packaging: set of 4 pieces