Anti-Vibration Pads

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Found these on Amazon. Think these might be good under a turntable?

http://www.amazon.com/Pack-Anti-Vib...40&sr=8-2&keywords=ANTI+VIBRATION+PADS+4+PACK

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4 Pack of Anti Vibration Pads 4" x 4" x 7/8" Rubber/Cork Vibration isolation pads
 
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telemike

Yes they work great. That seller has both the ones with the cork center and the foam center on the auction site in different sizes and quantities for less and still with free shipping.
 
Jadran

The original use of these was to dampen vibration from compressors, washers and dryer and HVAC equipment. They should be available in the EU at industrial supply houses that sell parts or supplies for this type of equipment. According to my HVAC guy you can buy them in the US in various individual and sheet sizes at places like Graingers and Ferguson's.
 
Tennis Balls - Cut them in 1/2, spray paint them black.
Best 6 bucks I spent on anti-vibration equipment.
 
seminole54 said:
Jadran

The original use of these was to dampen vibration from compressors, washers and dryer and HVAC equipment. They should be available in the EU at industrial supply houses that sell parts or supplies for this type of equipment. According to my HVAC guy you can buy them in the US in various individual and sheet sizes at places like Graingers and Ferguson's.
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Thanks mate :thmbsp:
I usually play with many different pads, self-made from wood, rubber, cork or buy them as such cheap on ebay. Here are some from sort of light ebony (friend brought from Africa) and I just placed adhesive rubber on these pucks.
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There are really countless ways, tennis balls are also nice one, should try them too :)
 
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telemike said:
Found these on Amazon. Think these might be good under a turntable?

http://www.amazon.com/Pack-Anti-Vib...40&sr=8-2&keywords=ANTI+VIBRATION+PADS+4+PACK

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4 Pack of Anti Vibration Pads 4" x 4" x 7/8" Rubber/Cork Vibration isolation pads
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I have used them on turntables and CD players, and do not like them. Especially under turntables. In my system they fattened the bass up big time, and smeared the image. I prefer a spike or isolation cone far more than those pads. Just my experience.

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Mister Pig
 
Jadran

Like I said earlier, the same seller sells on Ebay and in his add on Ebay UK it says to e-mail him for shipping costs outside the US or Canada. So he will sell, just at what shipping cost? Look for seller upe_group.
 
Mister Pig

I usually put them between the 3" maple cutting board and the shelf rather than use as feet, but some do put them under the feet.
 
something about waffle sandwich made me hungry too. that and its almost dinner time and i smell food being cooked.
 
seminole54 said:
Mister Pig

I usually put them between the 3" maple cutting board and the shelf rather than use as feet, but some do put them under the feet.
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Yeah I tried them with this k maple cutting boards, as part of an iso roller system, and as stand alone. Never got satisfactory results. Prefer spikes and cones over squishy types of isolation. Actually prefer sand boxes the best.


Regards
Mister Pig
 
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Mister Pig

I usually put them between the 3" maple cutting board and the shelf rather than use as feet, but some do put them under the feet.
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This is a must if you want to "isolate" the component, especially a TT. If not they tend to muddy up the sound in my experience. You can put the component or table on spikes then a good solid material like mdf or maple on top of the pads.
 
Hi every body .
I have another мы idea that can work well cutting off vibrations from the surface. The most important vibration that affects the sound is the vibration of the earth and any other ultra low. The influence of vibrations microscopically not only on the mechanics but also on the electrical part of the audio equipment. man does not lead these vibrations.
I will not be verbose. Try Anti-vibration Suppression Pads Telescope Mounts . The one who used the telescope look the moon could not fail to notice how much any vibration of the bonds outside could affect the picture.
For heavier items like speakers, it is better to use similar stands for the washing machine.
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Any anti-vibration stands that are not for audio will be cheaper than the sales people for audiophiles.
 
3M foam sanding blocks work as well as anything. I use them for my bass guitar amp, turntable, speakers and subwoofer. About $10 for a pack of 8. Thick dense foam with excellent support and isolation. If your worried about surface scratches just apply masking tape to the bottom but I've never had an issue. Can also be easily cut and painted and look great.
 
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telemike said:
Found these on Amazon. Think these might be good under a turntable?
http://www.amazon.com/Pack-Anti-Vib...40&sr=8-2&keywords=ANTI+VIBRATION+PADS+4+PACK

91Y-A8NXv7L._SL1500_.jpg


4 Pack of Anti Vibration Pads 4" x 4" x 7/8" Rubber/Cork Vibration isolation pads
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I have read that these work very well under turntables, amps and speakers, and that the blue foam version (in place of the cork) can be better. Of course, it will depend on your equipment and room. Being in the US (so no exorbitant international postage) they are cheap enough for you to try them.
 
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