3M Sound Damping Foil Tape


I just learned about this product and am wondering if anyone here has tried it and can comment on its merits or lack thereof.

http://www.zorotools.com/g/00090261/k-G4287464?srccode=cii_18492716&cpncode=30-48999843-2&utm_source=channel_intelligence&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=bingshopping

I'm thinking to adhere it to the bottom of my rack's MDF shelves and possibly to the inside of the housing to my CD player and phono preamp.
snackeyp

Showing 1 response by photon46

I seriously doubt anything that thin and inexpensive is going to beneficially affect the resonant properties of your mdf shelving. That stuff is designed to dampen vibrations in metal air ducts, a completely different material and application. For damping the insides of components, get something designed for the job like this 3M material:

http://www.musicdirect.com/p-205-audio-additives-3m-damping-sheet.aspx

I have used material like this in cd players. If the cd player has inadequate damping and vibration control, it can (but might not) help to tighten the focus and resolution of playback.