Cheap Speaker "Isolation" Solution for 300 lb. Speaker


 Good Afternoon All,

I am looking for advice on a cheap and simple isolation solution for large, heavy (325 lb. each) floorstanding speakers. 

I've read much advice on granite or marble slabs, multiple layers of cork, springs, etc; while this has been helpful, it is neither a cheap or simple solution. 

Ultimately, I am looking to protect my wood floor from damage these very heavy speakers might do, as well as decouple the speaker from the floor in order to reduce bass resonance (I am in an apartment complex and worry about noise complaints). I've looked into sorbothane pads, but they never seem to be able to hold this much weight.

Thanks!
scorndefeat

Showing 2 responses by jollygreenaudiophile2

I am wondering if the, "O.P." ever had any luck. I have had the same problem with heavy speakers. Sorbothane "will" actually work. But you may want to contact the manufacturer directly for a baseline of recommended shapes, type/rating and etc.. "I have, several times". They were not difficult to work with. But their answers left me at times with just many more questions, especially upon further reflection.

I have used the (50/70) Durometer rated pads, (6" x 6") X 3pcs. at 1" thick. "Which brings the Natural Frequency down to about 10Hz. according to the manufacturer". 

"Or so I was told"

I was also told that these particular pads were orig. designed for autobody to chassis isolation. Which made sense. They came with documentation and were rated at (1500-2500Lbs.) per pad. "When calculating for this type of application the objects weight plus the, (Inertial force of mass, AT load), and also force vectoring must be taken into consideration". Not just a speaker's given "dead weight". Otherwise, the Sorbothane will tend to simply disintegrate during it's very brief and tortured lifespan.

Anyway, I achieved what I'll call, "Mixed Results" at best. I ended up placing all of the pads behind bass transducers in sealed cabinets which did work well at reducing resonance and interior reflections.

 UM...Hee hee,

I never stated the weight of the "speaker/s" I was at that time working with.

"Oop's" Sorry!

But they happened to be, (460lb.) each with a, (21" x 24-1/2") footprint and (94") tall (Line-Source) array's.

I am not sure that "Optimum" is the word which I would use to describe your "'Trampoline" config. with those numbers.

Unless maybe I had a really, REALLY intense fetish for "Bungee"!

But alas, I do not...