Coupling vs. Decoupling for Bass Response

Thanks for the suggestions so far. Tom - I only lease the space so structural renovaitons are out of the question, otherwise I'd address that. I may still ask the owners, but the other problem there is the expense. Floor area is over 1400 SF and it is one big room. There's a few quick snapshots I took of the system here where you start to get some idea of the space. There is at least 15 feet on either side of the two speakers before you get the side walls. I was thinking of solutions along the lines of what Newbee was suggesting. Perhaps as simple as a small section of carpet with pad underneath since I have some surplus from a project at home. Any thoughts on that?

Marco

Hey X- You forgot the mayo and mustard! Where do you buy PE foam? That sounds like the same stuff Newbee was recommending that they use on hard floors - otherwise known as anti-fatigue mats...is that what you mean?

Albert, I seem to recall seeing some pictures of your studio renovations to accomodate your sound system....believe me, you have nothing to be jealous about!! I tried the tennis ball suggestion but he kept chasing his feet around and making even more noise!

Thanks all - Great suggestions!! I'll let you know what I come up with. As I said, the structural renovations would be most difficult and expensive so I think I'll start with the speakers and see where that leads me.

Marco

X- seems like you are using the stiffer variety of PE foam. I would have guessed the more squishy one is the one to go for as it would seem to offer more decoupling effect. Here's an online U.S. retailer with a description of the different types of PE foam available.

Marco

Gumby - Yep...the WAF finally got to be too much at home and I moved that system to my studio where there's more space. It improved the soundstage with much more room for the Scala's to breath around them. But the bass suffers, per the thread. My thinking exactly on the MDF. Actually, my wife got me a yoga matt for my birthday a short while ago. I guess she was hoping I'd use it for yoga!? It's just collecting dust somewhere. It's made from PEF...now where did I put that box cutter?

Marco

PS The home system is now Wright Sound AG1000 pre. Mono 10 amps, and Soliloquy 5.3 speakers. Very nice. Not as fast as the other system, but has it's own merits. Matches the smaller room better. WAF is high with the 5.3's, but the Mono 10's on their sandboxes remain a thorn... though, much to her credit, she does not complain nearly as much as she likes the sound, and surely prefers the size of these speakers.