FWIW, I am using a Sound Anchor wall mount for my amps, bolted to the wall studs.-Though my house is 100 years old and the wood framing is true dimensional lumber.
B
Rack stabilization alternative to lally columns and beam?
I have my system rack on a bouncing floor, and it’s out into the room from the front wall. I’m looking for alternative suggestions to stabilizing my rack without using beams and lally columns below the floor. I also want to keep my rack out from the front wall, because I can finally get to my cables this way. My rack, in my old house was up against the front wall with a foundation wall under it, and it was ridged and unshakeable. My new front wall is a bearing wall with double foundation walls under it, so I’m thinking about tying my rack to the wall, but also realize I will probably need some dampening due to vibrations from the wall.
What I was thinking –
Tie the top rear corners (under the top shelf) of my rack to the wall. I can do this with maple hardwood (1x2”s) that match the rack, and run a maple 2x4” rail across the wall to connect the two together. In-between, where the new maple 1x2”s fasten to the rack and to the rail, I sandwich damping material to limit vibrations from the wall. So, the goal is to add mechanical stability to the rack without adding vibrations from the wall.
One of the damping materials that I’m considering is similar to Mapleshade’s Iso Blocks. So, rubber, cork, rubber. However, this stuff is only ¾” thick a can be made into 2x2” squares. It comes from Acoustical Solutions. Here’s the link: https://acousticalsolutions.com/product-category/vibration-control/pads/
I’m trying to find out if my idea is sound to begin with, and what may be the best and least expensive dampening material to use if it is.
Kenny
Well, that's what I was thinking, but the rack will still be sitting on the floor, if I was not clear about that. I'm just fixing it to the wall as well, so it can't move, even if I jump up and down or push against it. I also have subs left and right of the rack that vibrate the wall as well as my rear ported speakers for bass. A lot of energy in the area. Kenny |
Can't you raise the rack a bit so that it will not be affected by the floor? Your subs should be on isolating points, and therefore not contributing to any floor vibration. As far as wall vibration, then I would be concerned that the speakers would influence the amps as well. If you still need isolation, why not add some Stillpoints under the amps? I am using a pair of Sound Anchor Wall mounts for my amps. http://soundanchors.com/products/2051/wall-mount. You can contact Bob directly with your specifications and he will design the proper wall mount. HTH Bob |