Does anyone use wood for vibration control?

geoffkait,

File my posts under "Wow, this guy is so good, I just cannot keep up. Wikipedia betrayed me."

michaelgreen,

Speaking of wood, let's say walnut as above, do you take into consideration the time/season it was harvested?

Once upon a time, it was emphasized in some of the products. I am not sure if it was more for marketing purposes or it really mattered that much. There was something about density of the wood depending on the season (wet, dry, something like that). For a casual follower, it does make theoretical sense at least.

If true, accurate comparison of different wood samples would have to include harvesting timing.

Here comes the old Brer Rabbit and Tar Baby routine. What about this? What about that? It’s such a nice day outside, too.

Breaking gnus!

It is not that nice of a day outside. You did not get even that one right.

I am sorry geoffkait, you really do not get it. Wrong direction. Toot-toot.

michaelgreen,

I found that piece about harvesting wood...

"The SS-AR2’s baffle board is made from laminated instrument grade maple, harvested on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido in November, when the grain is tightest."

http://www.sonypremiumhome.com/ar-speakers/SS-AR2.php

I think there was a similar statement about headphones 20-30 years ago which included wet/dry season references, but cannot find it now.