Quiz about adding dense mass to a vibration isolation application!


There are two steps in this quiz:

1) Hypothetically, you have a DAC that is very solidly built on all sides and weighs 25 lbs.

This DAC currently has three Nobsound vibration isolation devices under it, the springs of which are about 50% compacted and are damped by foam ear plugs inserted inside of them.  The vibration isolation effect with this setup is merely middling according to a cell phone seismograph app.

2) You add a 25 lb granite slab to the top of the DAC with a 1/8-inch rubber mat between it and the DAC, and then add the appropriate number of ear plug foam damped springs to each Nobsound device in order to get all Nobsound device springs back to about 50% compacted.

The question: What do you think is the sonic result of step 2?

gladmo

Showing 3 responses by dadork

I have the Nobsound Springs and I feel the springs themselves are a bit stiff. I'm only using three of the springs provided in each puck and can see my gear sway and move with footfalls near the rack. Not sure how much isolation they're actually providing.

For cable risers you should look at risers for rebar. Cheap at any builder's supply.

Lol @tonywinga ! That's hilarious. I can picture it all in my head.

@gladmo why do you still find it necessary to put your subs on springs atop the SubDudes? Doesn't the foam between the MDF and the fllor isolate them as is?