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Reduce Floor Vibration?? I live in an apartment.

This is an interesting problem that I am hoping you might be able provide me with some ideas. I live in a second apartment, which as you know is not always conducive to large stereo systems. My Paradigm Ref Studio 60’s can shake the floor at relatively low volume levels and I really don’t want to cause problems with my psycho downstairs neighbor. Is there a way to reduce the vibration being transferred to the floor without adversely effecting the speakers performance? Maybe improve it?
I have been thinking about getting a couple of marble slabs to set the speakers on, and then using vibropads. The Audioreview.com reviews suggest that putting them under the speakers has had a positive effect on soundstaging. I would really appreciate any suggestions offered. Thanks!
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avguygeorge
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Hey,Lokccs;
It is the bass more than anything. Make sure your speakers are well away from any walls; and of course on spikes. Listen nearfield as much as possible.If you have a sub; they can hear it better than you can.--As the bass waves get further away,they increase in intensity. Those guys in the trucks can't hear the bass as well as people further away.
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