@mahgister,
"This is not a QUESTION of price.... This is a question about simple possible low cost methods used to control vibrations, electrical noise floor and acoustic settings..."
I think it's fair to say that all 3 of these concepts have been accepted by and large by audio enthusiasts.
The only difference of opinion seems to be in the extent of their importance and the degree of the 'treatment' required.
@mijostyn,
"I just recently downloaded a seismometer app. I can put the phone down on any surface, tap or bang around and see if it registers on the phone. How cool is that?"
Actually I did the same thing to see if it was possible to measure the effectiveness of different forms of isolation under my speakers.
I downloaded the Physics Toolbox Accelerometer app (there's probably even better apps out there) and then spent some time learning how to use it. Unfortunately I then ran into one of my perennial problems of system set-up - namely a willing aide or accomplice.
Those of us who have partners genuinely willing to help conduct such experiments can count themselves very fortunate indeed.
So I failed to take it any further. Nevertheless such technology could prove extremely useful, especially for anyone with a turntable.
"This is not a QUESTION of price.... This is a question about simple possible low cost methods used to control vibrations, electrical noise floor and acoustic settings..."
I think it's fair to say that all 3 of these concepts have been accepted by and large by audio enthusiasts.
The only difference of opinion seems to be in the extent of their importance and the degree of the 'treatment' required.
@mijostyn,
"I just recently downloaded a seismometer app. I can put the phone down on any surface, tap or bang around and see if it registers on the phone. How cool is that?"
Actually I did the same thing to see if it was possible to measure the effectiveness of different forms of isolation under my speakers.
I downloaded the Physics Toolbox Accelerometer app (there's probably even better apps out there) and then spent some time learning how to use it. Unfortunately I then ran into one of my perennial problems of system set-up - namely a willing aide or accomplice.
Those of us who have partners genuinely willing to help conduct such experiments can count themselves very fortunate indeed.
So I failed to take it any further. Nevertheless such technology could prove extremely useful, especially for anyone with a turntable.