It provides a high-impact, professional-grade audio upgrade at a more attainable price than the larger models in the GAIA series . It is specifically engineered for floor-standing speakers and subwoofers weighing up to 70 lbs (32 kg) , a weight class that includes many of the most popular home audio towers. It has won numerous prestigious industry awards, including the Stereophile Product of the Year (2019) , EISA Award for Best Product (2019-2020) , and The Absolute Sound Golden Ear Award (2020) . Audiophiles with hardwood or tile floors prefer these over sharp spikes because their suction-cup-style bases prevent surface damage.