Auralex SubDude


Anyone using the Auralex Acoustics SubDude underneath their powered subwoofer?

http://www.auralex.com/sound_isolation_subdude/subdude.asp

According to the web site:
"Its purpose is to prevent sound from transmitting through your subwoofer to surrounding surfaces."

Does the SubDude really work as advertised?

What sonic benefits have you experienced?
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Showing 2 responses by dgarretson

I used a similar Auralex Gramma under a Vel DD-15 for a time. It is effective in isolating the room from the sub, but not much good in communicating LF with precision. A Star Sound SP-1 with Audiopoints brass cups gives more delineation in the sub bass region and reduces muddiness that cabinet resonances will otherwise introduce into the upper bass and midrange.
Mateored, rather than lead shot, you might try a bag of microbearing steel from eBay or a foundry supply company. I use this inside the enclosure and in an ultrasuede bag placed on top of my modified Merlin VSMs. The Merlin is particularly active with vibration across the top of its cabinet. Microbearing steel is more reactive than lead shot in absorbing vibration and is of course non-toxic.