Salamander Cabinet Resonance Problem. Help


Hey guys, I just got a Salamander Twin 30 audio cabinet. It looks great and has a very high wife acceptance factor. The only problem is that the black steel mesh sides and front panels resonate even when I am just talking. I can't hear the reverbation when the stereo is playing but I'm sure that it is smearing the sound. Everything is tightened but the side panels just slide into the rails. You just can't get them tight. I don't want to remove the mesh side panels because of the WAF and they cost a pretty penny. I got the mesh panels because I wanted the ventalation for my tube gear. I don't use the supplied solid black back panels. What can be done that won't affect the looks, but deaden the vibration? Thanks, Jim
jimd

Showing 1 response by dogeatpuppy

Sorry to tell you, but I made a Salamander 40 knock-off for a 1/4 of the price that salamander charges.

Frame World, 80/20 are just 2 companies that sell the hardware that is exactly what the frame stiles are made of.(as well as any thing you could imagine building with the stuff)
Rather than the 3/4" selves, I used 2"x18"x20" maple cutting boards "cut down" for shelves and had the top/bottom custom made of 3" maple so the shelves are recessed as the Salamanders are. The mesh can be had had numerous places(mcmaster carr).
I put a Rubber snubber tween each shelve and "mesh" to deaden the "rattle", I would try "Home- Lowes" for a rubber snubbers to place between each shelve and the mesh

imagination is endless, j