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Post by Kadsura on Jan 26, 2017 2:13:31 GMT -5
I just bought a pair of small near-field monitors to use as computer speakers. I do only casual listening at the computer--mostly streaming radio stations or listening to my many FLAC albums in the background. I have other "high end" speakers/systems and headphones for more serious listening.
Anyway, these only go down to 80 Hz, but I thought I should get some isolation pads for them anyway. I would have bought some, but it turns out that they are too large for my desk.
I would like to make some isolation pads myself and cut them to size. Can anyone offer a suggestion on how to do this, or what material I should buy?
Thanks!
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Post by vneal on Jan 26, 2017 10:26:29 GMT -5
Do a search for SORBATHANE. Audioquest uses this material in their pucks. Also check out HERBIES audio tweeks
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Post by cburbs on Jan 26, 2017 10:30:17 GMT -5
I was just thinking the same thing - Sorbothane Hemisphere Rubber Bumper from amazon. They come in different sizes 3/4" to 2.5".
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Post by monkumonku on Jan 26, 2017 10:33:34 GMT -5
I was just thinking the same thing - Sorbothane Hemisphere Rubber Bumper from amazon. They come in different sizes 3/4" to 2.5". " If you do get those, just be aware that they love to stick onto whatever you apply them to, and leave marks. Being on the underside of a speaker isn't so bad but they will also leave marks on your table or whatever surface you use. Also make sure to get the right size because according to the manufacturer, bigger is not necessarily better; they advise matching the size to the weight of whatever will be put on them. |
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Post by simpleman68 on Jan 26, 2017 10:51:48 GMT -5
Do a search for SORBATHANE. Audioquest uses this material in their pucks. Also check out HERBIES audio tweeks Yeah man, Herbies Audio Lab has great stuff without breaking the bank. Great support too.  Scott |
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Post by cawgijoe on Jan 26, 2017 12:42:27 GMT -5
I was just thinking the same thing - Sorbothane Hemisphere Rubber Bumper from amazon. They come in different sizes 3/4" to 2.5". " If you do get those, just be aware that they love to stick onto whatever you apply them to, and leave marks. Being on the underside of a speaker isn't so bad but they will also leave marks on your table or whatever surface you use. Also make sure to get the right size because according to the manufacturer, bigger is not necessarily better; they advise matching the size to the weight of whatever will be put on them. They do leave marks. Sorbothane works great though especially for something like a Directv DVR with a spinning hard drive. It's amazing how the vibrations are "silenced" or removed from your rack using sorbothane feet. To prevent marks, I have attached circular felt footers that you can buy at Home Depot or Lowes to the sorbothane feet. Prevents direct contact and marks. |
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Post by Axis on Jan 26, 2017 12:53:14 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2017 14:18:06 GMT -5
I use hockey pucks  Note. I now use AM6's |
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Post by Axis on Jan 26, 2017 15:07:17 GMT -5
I use hockey pucks Note. I now use AM6's They still transmit the vibrations. 'How isolators work isolatorIsolators prevent the transfer of speaker cabinet energy to surrounding surfaces, effectively isolating the speaker from the desktop, bookshelf or other surface. By allowing the speaker to perform in free space, it’s able to sound the way it was intended. The end result is an unaltered, accurate sound, true to the artist’s original intention. The mixing and listening experience are enhanced. The audio stand’s performance is a function of the isolator’s shape, material volume and durometer. The opening, internal taper and concave, void end results in a compliant element to contain the supporting tubes or rods. We found that when the isolator’s opening is elongated and aligned with direction of the transducer’s travel, the supporting tubes tend to move fore and aft, resisting lateral and secondary movements and oscillations. The flanges on the upper isolators act as suction cups and the upper frame is “live” with the speaker, while the lower flanges adhere to the supporting surface. The stand is a parallelogram like structure with the isolators tuned to resist lateral movement while reacting to the energy in the supported speaker cabinet.'  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2017 15:43:05 GMT -5
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Post by hemster on Jan 26, 2017 15:51:56 GMT -5
Hockey pucks are solid (so no different than blocks of wood) which I imagine will transmit vibrations to the surface below. Rubber feet placed under the pucks would help dampen things.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2017 18:18:42 GMT -5
Hockey pucks are solid (so no different than blocks of wood) which I imagine will transmit vibrations to the surface below. Rubber feet placed under the pucks would help dampen things. Not even close to being the same as wood. |
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Post by Soup on Jan 26, 2017 18:26:05 GMT -5
 I also use hockey pucks! Just remember, only use "official NHL regulation" pucks!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2017 18:35:50 GMT -5
I also use hockey pucks! Just remember, only use "official NHL regulation" pucks! Even better. Use only NHL game used pucks. It took me a ton of money and tons of bruins games to get enough for this project. I'm kidding of course |
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Post by hemster on Jan 26, 2017 19:10:07 GMT -5
Hockey pucks are solid (so no different than blocks of wood) which I imagine will transmit vibrations to the surface below. Rubber feet placed under the pucks would help dampen things. Not even close to being the same as wood. Are you saying that hockey pucks are compressible? Ever been hit by one? Leaves a veritable bruise I tell ya.  |
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Post by jmilton on Jan 26, 2017 19:45:15 GMT -5
I also use hockey pucks! Just remember, only use "official NHL regulation" pucks! Do they cause slap (shot) echo issues? |
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Post by novisnick on Jan 26, 2017 19:55:21 GMT -5
I also use hockey pucks! Just remember, only use "official NHL regulation" pucks! Do they cause slap (shot) echo issues?  |
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Post by Soup on Jan 26, 2017 20:47:32 GMT -5
Only if you use the cheap warm up pucks.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2017 7:56:39 GMT -5
Not even close to being the same as wood. Are you saying that hockey pucks are compressible? Ever been hit by one? Leaves a veritable bruise I tell ya. you can make the same argument for a baseball or a golf ball and we KNOW they compress (a ton in fact) and hurt like HELL if hit by one yes a hockey puck cpmresses |
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Post by Soup on Jan 27, 2017 11:37:13 GMT -5
My system has been updated with "official" United States Post Office bubble wrap. I have put a single layer above & below each "official" NHL game-used regulation puck.......... Improved sound? Who knows? I can tell you that it does not sound worse! Cost of Upgrade: $0.00 (had some at home!) Your mileage may vary.   Currenly listening to.............. :format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(40)/discogs-images/R-4958592-1380586433-9867.jpeg.jpg) |
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