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Does anyone use wood for vibration control?

What kind of wood have you found to be best?
bksherm
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michaelgreenaudio
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Jhills mentioned Walnut. Now this is an interesting species if you are someone who is going to go the felt, rubber (type) and cork route. You can get some interesting tones out of Black or Chocolate Walnut mixed with the softer (more absorbent) materials. When I did my ranking a few years ago Walnut came in right after the softer woods and I ranked it higher musically than Maple (for electronics). So that's cool Jim brought this up.

good ears :)

Michael Green

tablejockey
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I'm conflicted on this one...

I'm aware wood plays a part in tone for instruments. With the Mapleshade 4" under my table, couldn't hear a noticeable difference between the expensive slab and the 1" cheap  cutting board  from Target. I guess my ears aren't sensitive as some here.

Another thing to file in the YMMV cabinet.

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michaelgreenaudio
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Hi Tablejockey

I don't want to talk directly about Mapleshade, but the first question I have is, did you keep your stock feet on your table and what is the table?

Nothing wrong with the Target cutting board. I'm sure there are a lot of Ikea and Target audiophiles out there getting great sound. It's not a matter of buying HEA, it's a matter of what works.

MG

glupson
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geoffkait,

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