Wood blocks underneath components?? snake oil?

Hi, I have read that putting some sort of woood blocks underneath components helps in the sound. In particular, I believe Ayre actually suggests doing this. Can anyone explain to me how this helps?

tboooe05-01-2006 6:37pm

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albertporter Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,949 posts 05-07-2006 at 12:48am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Bojack, How does it work out when you play "Bark" by the Jefferson Airplane?
nrchy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,124 posts 05-07-2006 at 03:17am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete How about "Lemon Tree" by Peter Paul and Mary?
pehare Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 838 posts 05-07-2006 at 11:37am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've preferred norwegian wood for the last 30 yrs
pops Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,275 posts 05-07-2006 at 01:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've just begun demolition on a wall in my room but the adjacent tree is oak...do you think it will have the same effect as pine?
bojack Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 668 posts 05-07-2006 at 04:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Pops, I must warn you against using oak. The acorns act as mini diffusors, plus they are known to lose their leaves in the winter. Stick w/pine. You're on the right track though.

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