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IsoAcoustics GAIA Neo Expands Isolation Game with JBL, Marten, and Innuos on Board

IsoAcoustics expands its OEM reach with GAIA Neo, partnering with JBL, Marten & Innuos to isolate some of the world’s most advanced audio gear.

JBL Summit Loudspeakers with IsoAcoustics GAIA Neo Feet

HIGH END Munich 2025 wasn’t short on headline gear, but IsoAcoustics managed to make noise without actually making any sound. The Canadian company—often lumped into the “accessories” bin by audiophiles who should know better—unveiled its new GAIA Neo isolation feet and announced new partnerships with JBLMarten, and Innuos that cement its growing influence across both home and professional audio.

Isolation Without the Snake Oil

Let’s clear something up: IsoAcoustics isn’t chasing audiophile voodoo. Their isolation products work—and many of us use them. They’re not there for “synergy” or some imaginary “black background.” They do something very specific and measurable: prevent unwanted vibration and surface coupling from interfering with speaker performance. Cleaner transients, tighter bass, and a more stable image are the result. It’s physics, not pixie dust.

OEM Division: Quietly Changing High-End Loudspeakers

While most people associate IsoAcoustics with standalone gear like the GAIA feet or Aperta stands, the company’s OEM division has been quietly collaborating with some of the world’s top loudspeaker brands for years. Think Sonus faber’s $750,000 SupremaPerlisten’s Limited Edition S7PSB’s Synchrony SeriesGershman Acoustics’ Black Swan, and Lyravox’s Karlmann Monolith. That’s just scratching the surface.

To date, over 125 OEM projects across 55+ brands have integrated IsoAcoustics’ patented tech directly into their speaker and component designs—eliminating vibration at the source and ensuring that what reaches your ears is what the engineers intended. No smearing, no distortion, just clarity and control.

GAIA Neo: A Refined Evolution

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The new GAIA Neo lineup builds on the success of the original GAIA series with smart upgrades: integrated height adjustmentsimplified installation, and refined performance that’s as useful for OEM use as it is for audiophiles looking to isolate their speakers at home. It’s an evolutionary step that continues to blur the lines between consumer accessories and built-in, high-end engineering.

And that dual-purpose appeal is exactly what’s fueling IsoAcoustics’ latest growth in the OEM space. With the GAIA Neo now on offer, major players like JBL and Marten are stepping into the fold, integrating IsoAcoustics’ tech into new speaker designs that will likely be announced later this year. It’s a clear sign that acoustic isolation isn’t just for tweak-happy audiophiles anymore—it’s becoming part of the blueprint.

JBL Summit Series: Built to Shake Mountains, Not Floors

JBL Summit Series Loudspeakers 2025 named Makalu, Pumori, and Ama

JBL used Munich to roll out three new heavyweights in its Summit Series: the MakaluPumori, and Ama. Each one incorporates custom JBL IsoAcoustics isolation feet—a low-profile, height-adjustable variant of GAIA Neo designed specifically for the line.

We are excited to partner with IsoAcoustics on a custom adjustable isolator foot for use on our flagship JBL Summit Series loudspeakers,” said Jim Garrett, Senior Director, Product Strategy and Planning at HARMAN. “The acoustic and mechanical performance offered by their innovative design, combined with a luxurious aesthetic, is the perfect complement to our new loudspeakers.”

And he’s not wrong. For a series inspired by literal Himalayan peaks, stable footing is more than metaphor—it’s performance-critical.

Marten Coltrane Supreme Extreme: Isolation at the €950K Level

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Not to be outdone, Marten unveiled the absolutely bonkers Coltrane Supreme Extreme. The €950,000 flagship features 400 kg dual-cabinet towers, with independent enclosures for bass and mid/high frequencies. Supporting all that precision and mass? Custom GAIA Neo isolation tech—built in from the ground up.

IsoAcoustics has worked with Marten before, but this one takes the partnership to its limit (and your wallet’s).

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Innuos Nazaré: Streamer Meets Stabilizer

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Meanwhile, Innuos used Munich to launch Nazaré, their new flagship network streamer. Unlike loudspeakers, this isn’t about cabinet resonance—it’s about shielding delicate digital circuitry from vibrations that could impact timing and performance. Integrated GAIA IV isolation is now part of the hardware, further proving that IsoAcoustics isn’t just for speaker feet—it’s a full-system solution.

The Bottom Line: Home to OEM

IsoAcoustics’ OEM growth isn’t a pivot—it’s a natural evolution of their core mission. Develop isolation tech that works in the real world, prove it on your own products, and then work with other brands to integrate that same technology into new designs at the manufacturing level.

People have often asked, ‘If IsoAcoustics’ products are so effective, why don’t manufacturers use them?’” says Dave Morrison, IsoAcoustics Founder. “Our growing OEM program is the answer. We’re now working hand-in-hand with leading brands to integrate our patented isolation technology directly into their designs.

Whether it’s the €950,000 club or something closer to earth, more and more brands are realizing that isolation isn’t optional—it’s essential.

For more information: isoacoustics.com

Where to buy: Crutchfield

1 Comment

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  1. Anton

    June 17, 2025 at 7:46 pm

    I’ve tried their feet and speaker stands and would agree that they make a difference but I’m not 100% convinced all of the changes are positive. The stands are so effective at isolating your loudspeakers that they impact and maybe even alter the tonal balance.

    Interesting to see other brands integrate them into their products.

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