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Vibration Tweaks

What vibration isolators for individual components are the most effective? I recently touched each piece of equipment with the volume at an intermediate level and was surprised at the amount of vibration caused by the speakers. Would speaker stands be the first place to start? I have them (B&W 802 matrix) standing on hardwood floors with felt pads so I can slide them when necessary.
tonyp54
gthrush1
241 posts
 
The most often overlooked piece of the mechanical isolation puzzle is right up on top (of each component).

There are lots and lots of cones, blobs, platforms, spikes, discs, etc. out there, and most of them do a great job.
Don't forget to mass load the tops of your components, though. Common grey-concrete bricks with felt glued to the bottoms work very well. And they're CHEAP!
acuujim
207 posts
 
Walker Audio Valid Points Tuning Kit
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ejlif
1,370 posts
 
I have tried a bunch and hands down the ultimate vibration control is the Sounds of Silence Vibraplane. Pretty expensive, but a good deal when you hear what it can do.
tweak1
3,657 posts
 
I have tried them all, and highly recommend Aurios MIBs, or Brass triple points.
glreno
224 posts
 
I also have tried many, and the Machina Dynamica Nimbus is the best I've found for turntables and CD players / transports.
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