Cost Effective Speaker Isolation

[Yogesh]

Hi Guys,

Currently I am having to place my Speaker on Table Top of a cheap computer tables. My speakers have rubber feets. Are they enough to dampen any vibrations? I would be glad if they are!

If not, I was looking at following cost effective options.

1. Does cork sheets work enough? There are options of 5 mm Cork Sheets covering whole base and 4/10 mm coasters under each feet.

2. Acoustics Foam PADs. 3 options...

2.1 MMT ACOUSTIX® MISO 4 | Studio Monitor/Speaker Isolation Pads

2.2 MMT Acoustix® MISO2 : Monitor Isolation Pads

2.3 MMT Acoustix® MISO2 : Monitor Isolation Pads

3. There is a whole sheet of similar material like 2.3. They are from same company and look similar. There may be some material differences.. But, these option gives interesting choice. I can cut two 12x12 pieces for speaker base and 24x36 or 24x24 pieces to put behind speakers as sound absorbers.

What do you guys have to say about this?

P.S. The speakers are Indiq Diamond Mishra BS. ( 9 X 9 X 22, About 10 KG each).

 

[raghupb]

If you have a thick rubber footmat (like 1 inch) or anyone you know has gym mats, try it out before buying anything new

The speakers are big. It'll be a challenge to entirely dampen the vibration.

The idea of keeping some piece at the back is a waste. It'll doing nothing acoustics wise, but will gather dust.

Cheers,
Raghu

 

[blackscorpio]

https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B094FSGT69/

try these

 

[Shammi Dang]

Hi Guys,

Currently I am having to place my Speaker on Table Top of a cheap computer tables. My speakers have rubber feets. Are they enough to dampen any vibrations? I would be glad if they are!

If not, I was looking at following cost effective options.

1. Does cork sheets work enough? There are options of 5 mm Cork Sheets covering whole base and 4/10 mm coasters under each feet.

2. Acoustics Foam PADs. 3 options...

2.1 MMT ACOUSTIX® MISO 4 | Studio Monitor/Speaker Isolation Pads

2.2 MMT Acoustix® MISO2 : Monitor Isolation Pads

2.3 MMT Acoustix® MISO2 : Monitor Isolation Pads

3. There is a whole sheet of similar material like 2.3. They are from same company and look similar. There may be some material differences.. But, these option gives interesting choice. I can cut two 12x12 pieces for speaker base and 24x36 or 24x24 pieces to put behind speakers as sound absorbers.

What do you guys have to say about this?

P.S. The speakers are Indiq Diamond Mishra BS. ( 9 X 9 X 22, About 10 KG each).

Similar type of isolation pads are also available on Doogesound website, Indian brand but I think they are importing it from china. Cork is a good isolating material. I had seen one or two videos where a person has used it below the speakers on a metal speaker stand. Usually rubber feet's are enough but there is no harm harm in trying other non expensive options till you reach to satisfaction level.

Cork is difficult to find in sheet form. I have once purchased a set of four Round Hot pot stands that can also be placed below speakers. Mr. DIY store if you have that in your city or nearby. Another place you can find it in is AC repair shops, they use it.

 

[Shammi Dang]

https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B094FSGT69/

try these

Thanks for posting pic and link of such useful product for various applications at home.

 

[jigarpatel]

You can buy Bouncing rubber ball (kids play with it) from local shop gift and stationery shop.
Cut it in half and use it.

 

[Yogesh]

You can buy Bouncing rubber ball (kids play with it) from local shop gift and stationery shop.
Cut it in half and use it.

https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B094FSGT69/

try these

Thanks for the recommendations. But, speakers are already having Rubber Feet. I was looking at something which will provide isolation beyond these. Hence looking at mentioned options.

I was also wondering if the mentioned options will provide any noticeable improvement over stock rubber feet?

 

[Yogesh]

Similar type of isolation pads are also available on Doogesound website, Indian brand but I think they are importing it from china. Cork is a good isolating material. I had seen one or two videos where a person has used it below the speakers on a metal speaker stand. Usually rubber feet's are enough but there is no harm harm in trying other non expensive options till you reach to satisfaction level.

Cork is difficult to find in sheet form. I have once purchased a set of four Round Hot pot stands that can also be placed below speakers. Mr. DIY store if you have that in your city or nearby. Another place you can find it in is AC repair shops, they use it.

Here are the Cork Options...

1. https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0CP2LJ9J6
2. https://www.amazon.in/Lansing-Self-Adhesive-Sheets-Adhesive-Decoration/dp/B0D8KPSDBP/
3. https://www.amazon.in/dp/B08K7Q72GY/
4. https://kavipoetryart.in/products/thick-natural-cork-round-coasters-set-of-10
5. https://kavipoetryart.in/products/kavi-cork-round-coasters-set-of-10?variant=42783805341921
6. https://www.ikea.com/in/en/p/solabborre-place-mat-cork-dotted-00552586/

 

[Yogesh]

If one is willing to spend up to 10K (which I am not willing to presently!), Here are very good options.

1. 3M Platinum Silicone Speaker Isolation Pads

2. Softline Pro SP-ISO108 Isolation Studio Monitor Stand

3. IsoAcoustics ISO-Puck Mini

4. IsoAcoustics ISO-155 Isolation Stands for Midsize Studio Monitors

 

[blackscorpio]

Thanks for posting pic and link of such useful product for various applications at home.

that's not my find; it was post previously in another thread; I just reposted here. Thanks.

 

[keith_correa]

If your speakers already have feet, the points of contact are under the feet and if you feel it needs more damping, under those points is what you should damp instead of looking at sheets under the whole bottom of the speakers which is a waste.
Look at: https://amzn.in/d/503XJRT
These should be all that you need.
The best ones of this sort are made by DiversiTech but afaik, they are not available in India for a reasonable cost.
There are other similar one's available from that brand on Amazon. Choose your poison!

 

[CKumar]

What about this, if only speaker rubber feet need to be dampened further?

Anti Vibration Pads

 

[Shammi Dang]

What about this, if only speaker rubber feet need to be dampened further?

Anti Vibration Pads

These are too big. Used below washing machine etc. Not suitable for small speakers.

 

[Shammi Dang]

Thanks for the recommendations. But, speakers are already having Rubber Feet. I was looking at something which will provide isolation beyond these. Hence looking at mentioned options.

I was also wondering if the mentioned options will provide any noticeable improvement over stock rubber feet?

You mentioned rubber feet. If these have come along with speakers and providing good isolation then no need to waste money on other things like cork, pads or other stuff. I am using standard rubber feet that came along with my wharfedale bookshelf speakers to isolate from the metal plate of speaker stands. Just my view point otherwise you can do necessary modification as per your need.

 

[CKumar]

These are too big. Used below washing machine etc. Not suitable for small speakers.

they are just 3 inch across, may be we need something less than 2inch?

 

[Yogesh]

You mentioned rubber feet. If these have come along with speakers and providing good isolation then no need to waste money on other things like cork, pads or other stuff. I am using standard rubber feet that came along with my wharfedale bookshelf speakers to isolate from the metal plate of speaker stands. Just my view point otherwise you can do necessary modification as per your need.

Yup, Speaker stand themselves are solid. I was thinking of additional damping as currently my speakers are sitting on cheap PC table like below...

 

[CKumar]

Coupel of days back, I took this one , no complain whatsoever.
https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0CBVLP16V?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title


My speaker resting perfectly fine on this with their own rubber feet, but even I need to try some dampen material if it benefits.

 

[Yogesh]

Coupel of days back, I took this one , no complain whatsoever.
https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0CBVLP16V?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title


My speaker resting perfectly fine on this with their own rubber feet, but even I need to try some dampen material if it benefits.

Use something like this or this or like @jigarpatel said use bouncing balls on the table feet.

Regarding on top of table, I am also wondering how much the options I am exploring will help?

 

[suku_patel_22]

I am using YGM acoustic pads, quite happy

 

[arj]

Hi Guys,

Currently I am having to place my Speaker on Table Top of a cheap computer tables. My speakers have rubber feets. Are they enough to dampen any vibrations? I would be glad if they are!

If not, I was looking at following cost effective options.

1. Does cork sheets work enough? There are options of 5 mm Cork Sheets covering whole base and 4/10 mm coasters under each feet.

2. Acoustics Foam PADs. 3 options...

2.1 MMT ACOUSTIX® MISO 4 | Studio Monitor/Speaker Isolation Pads

2.2 MMT Acoustix® MISO2 : Monitor Isolation Pads

2.3 MMT Acoustix® MISO2 : Monitor Isolation Pads

3. There is a whole sheet of similar material like 2.3. They are from same company and look similar. There may be some material differences.. But, these option gives interesting choice. I can cut two 12x12 pieces for speaker base and 24x36 or 24x24 pieces to put behind speakers as sound absorbers.

What do you guys have to say about this?

P.S. The speakers are Indiq Diamond Mishra BS. ( 9 X 9 X 22, About 10 KG each).

try a simple cotton cloth first to see if it makes a difference. works very well for me.