Is There a Way to Lessen Vibration On Cables From Powered Speakers


I noticed that the interconnects, power and speaker cables that are plugged into the powered speaker have constant vibration.  Is there any way to nullify or reduce that vibration? I was thinking about buying some form of rubber or foam pad and cut out holes for the cables to go. Then place it at the source of connection in an attempt to stop the vibrations from going down the cable.
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@gaukus

Have you considered dismantling the Audioengine speaker and damping/isolating the different components/drivers?

You are attempting to minimize the cable vibration, which is actually the manifestation of the vibrating speaker. Its the speaker you should be addressing and then maybe the cables wouldn't vibrate? The computer speakers you are working with will have natural limitations regarding cabinet integrity, etc. 

Am I the only one sensing a bit of dejavu....somewhat of a Kenjit 2.0 vibe?


@tomic601

I have discovered it also happens on the Passive speaker as well. So it seems to me more indicative of the driver. However, the amp plate is what is vibrating and not the entire cabinet, which is interesting.

@ghasley

I hadn't considered dismantling the speaker, although that makes sense.  I would have to be super careful as the design of the box is situated to take the air generated and use it to cool the amp. I seem to recall in a different group where people dismantled the Audioquest Nighthawk to remove paper and cotton dampening that was used to roll off high frequencies. If I add dampening, would it threaten the speaker's ability to produce high frequencies?


@millercarbon

I be darned! Getting the cables as close to a 45 degree angle from its connector certainly diminishes the vibration and stops the vibration from continuing down the cable! O_O.

Thanks! 

The power cable was the easiest to orient at 45 degrees and wa-la, no vibration whatsoever.

Going to have to rethink how things are wired on desk......