Cabinet resonance problem with Marantz MM9340 amplifier


The MM9340 amp is a four channel Class D amplifier producing 275W into 8 Ohms and 400W into 4 Ohms. I am using it to drive four subwoofers, which it can drive with ease. The problem is, the cabinet resonates seriously and appears to be in beat with the music. It does not appear to be airborne related nor is it originating from the stand. The resonance appears to generate from within the amp itself. Has anyone experienced a similar problem such as this? Any suggested solutions?

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Resonance of cabinets or a chassis makes me shake my head. SO Many times, I have used a vinyl damping sheet to take care of the problem. I just put it on say the top cover of the component. I can use the word drastic here and not be exaggerating, since I will tap a component cover and it will literally ring like a bell before placing a sheet in place. After the sheet is placed, I get a small dull thud.

 In your case, I wonder if this isn't just treating the symptom, since I have never felt a chassis vibrate as drastically as you describe. If in fact if it is a reaction to a magnetic field from the amp, I would think that taking the cover off would expose a large magnetic field to your system components that are in proximity of that field.

Yes, Dyna-mat has good things going for unless you need to remove it. Wow. And somehow little bits of it end around the shop. Vinyl damping sheets are lighter and less messy. It doesn't get stuck to the blades of your shears.