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A set of four Vibrapods placed dome-side-up on a component chassis top panel does well to dampen enclosure vibration. No need to place anything on top of the Vibrapods (but there's no harm in experimentation ;-)
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The diameter of a Vibrapod dome opening is the same as a penny. As such, one or more coins can be placed/stacked inside of each dome for mass loading/tuning/stabilization purposes if Vibrapods are placed on top of a component as mentioned.
As a disclaimer, I must say I don't care for the sonic signature of Vibrapods when placed under gear as intended -- I believe that the design and material is best implemented as a brute force method for use in harsh vibrational environments. IME, there are better performing/less colored sounding audiophile footers, some available at around the same (or even less) low-cost price point.
BTW, here's a link to the Vibrapod story:
I can recommend the component top weights -
"SuperSonic Stabilizers" - from Herbie's Audio Lab.
I am using two stacked centered over the universal player's
closed tray position.
I picked up something like this at World Market for the staggering sum of 4.99 each. Ceramic balls in a glass jar known as Pie Weights. I put them on the shelves of my system rack for vibration control. Don't know how well they'd work on top of a component though. Cheap enough to find out for yourself and you could always pick up some small crystals on e-Bay and sub them for the ceramic balls.
Huh? Whuzzat? Speak up, whippersnapper, I'm an audiophile and save my best hearing for the sweet spot...
I need SOMETHING on my Anthem Pre1 top, it rings like a bell.
There is no such thing as too many records.
There is just too little room for them!
Link.
I like the idea of something a bit less pricey.
Like 10 bucks for some tennis balls.
There is no such thing as too many records.
There is just too little room for them!
These are by far THE best component chassis vibration transducers I have implemented in my system(s). Even on those occasions where I like to "wick up the volume", the source signal stays clean and solid :-)
Sadly, these are no longer in production and hard to find since I bought out the remaining stock when they closed but they can be found on the used market...
Many, many uses they have and not just for speakers as they were intended for. I also use them on my listening room walls and ASC products to very, very good effect!! Once one hears a properly tuned room, all else pales and fails in comparison!!
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Kenster, I have 2 of the C-10 and 2 of the C12. One of these was to be used with subwoofers, I dont remember which. Does that matter if i place them on my CD, Preamp, Amps ?
I no longer have the stick on magnet strip does that matter?
Hey ozzy,
The C-10's were intended to be used on full range/larger speakers and the C-12's were for subwoofer enclosures. I would start with a C-10 on your CD players top panel and a C-10 on your preamps top panel.
Try a C-12 on your amps top panel and then try the other C-12 on the shelf that your CD player sits on if there's room. Play around by swapping the different units to different components/shelfs to find where they are most effective.
As for the stick-on magnet pads, in most cases, the enclosure of most electronics are made of ferrous material and the units will stick to them and if not, just sitting the unit on the top panel is almost as effective. I found some adhesive magnetic sheets that might work at the link provided...
Cheers,
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Kenster, Thanks for the info and the link I really appreciate it.
...a few years ago. Maybe he still has some in stock.
I still have a pair unused in the box. :x
Yes, a couple of years ago but my question to you is "Why are your pair still in the box's"? Get 'em out and put one on your source component chassis and the other on your amp or preamp chassis... play around with their placement.
Cheers
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These supports look VERY similar to these, that I bought last week for $6.00 each.
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=VBPOD
Cheers,
Yves
I really need to try them, however.
Remember, all inmates are invited to Ribfest '10 on June 5th!
I swear by golly the Eichmann Topper has been dolefully overlooked. They make a big difference for the better when a set of three are placed on top of anything that vibrates (like loudspeakers and CD transports):
Here are two reviews of the Resonators...
You may find something in Percy Audio catalog that is more reasonably priced. Percy Audio
Resonator Review
Link...
It's a foam hocky puck. ( so it's light in weight and just enough to dampen the ringy chassis ) As the vibrapods above you can use many as you wish albeit overdoing it kill too much tunes.
I've found this tricks just as effective as more expensive ones.
I've read that Vibrapods do pose an issue of residue. It's been suggested to place a non-porous thin mil material under the Vibrapods to avoid this. Otherwise, I don't think moderate heat would damage the Vibrapods since the maker has advised use of up to a 200° F oven for deformation repair:
Ask me how I know. And the "non-porous" part is essential. I once cut doilies out of two thicknesses of paper towels to put under them and they oozed right through it.
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