16 Nov
2010
16 Nov
'10
6:10 p.m.
Hi there,
I need to reduce the loudness in every room except the one with
speakers. The issue seems to be mainly bass frequencies, which is hardly
a surprise. Physically decoupling the speakers from the walls would be
the most appropriate solution in this specific case. Currently some
speakers hang while some sit on wall-mounted boards.
What's the best but still reasonably easy/cheap way to decouple the
speakers?
My guesses so far:
a) hanging is better than wall-mounted boards
b) decoupling actually helps, at least a bit
TIA for any comments
Regards,
Philipp
16 Nov
16 Nov
6:21 p.m.
On Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:10:32 +0100
Philipp <hollunder(a)lavabit.com> wrote:
What's the best but still reasonably easy/cheap
way to decouple the
speakers?
There are a number of ways you can do this. The best isolation will
come from something like this:
http://www.auralex.com/sound_isolation_mopad/sound_isolation_mopad.asp
I use those in my studio and they helped a lot with reducing the vibration
coming through the shelves my monitors sit on. They're not really cheap,
though. You might be able to find acceptable substitutes somewhere.
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6:22 p.m.
Hello Philipp1
I just bought isolating foam, called Mopads. I paid 35 GBP for mine. that's
enough for two speakers to sit on. The isolation from the desk is very good
now. And it certainly helps a bit, in addition with these pads I can angle the
speakers up or down a bit.
But I think if you have too much bass in a room, it's also a good deal about
the room. I'm still not all together sure about what measures to take and
where to put what to get "bass traps" in your room, but I know, there are lads
knowledgeable about that, here.
Kindly yours
Julien
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8:21 p.m.
On Tue, Nov 16, 2010 at 07:10:32PM +0100, Philipp wrote:
I need to reduce the loudness in every room except the
one with
speakers. The issue seems to be mainly bass frequencies, which is hardly
a surprise. Physically decoupling the speakers from the walls would be
the most appropriate solution in this specific case. Currently some
speakers hang while some sit on wall-mounted boards.
What's the best but still reasonably easy/cheap way to decouple the
speakers?
My guesses so far:
a) hanging is better than wall-mounted boards
b) decoupling actually helps, at least a bit
First thing to find out is if the sound is actually transmitted
via the walls or just via the air. In the latter case, nothing
related to mounting will help. In the other, it all depends on
how 'heavy' your walls are.
Ciao,
--
FA
There are three of them, and Alleline.
8:31 p.m.
Hi Philipp,
Have made this here and it's ok for my ears (and neighbors don't
complain !) :
Top of the shelves are just upon the head when sit.
Distance between speakers "center source of sound" are the same than
distance between nose and each speaker.
Between the wall and the support of the shelf : rubber slices (some kind
of 4mm "plumbing joint") crossed by bolts.
Between the support and the shelf : rubber slices again (call that the
cheap "silent-block bolt"))).
To angle the speakers : a 5cm wood cube, so the speaker rest on its
front edge and on the wood edge (less contact surface = less vibration
IIRC).
PLUS, you can add somme rubber under the edge of speaker and wood, in my
case not necessary.
Of course, if your kids, cats, dogs, or drunk friends are supposed to
jump around the room you put the speakers in, I will not recommend to
have speakers in that kind of position 60cm above your keyboard and
audio gear... without addind a "security chain" (big steel cable with
some plastic around) between the speakers and the wall (have done that,
using 1 "bolt nut" of the speakers' back). In other situations, if you
don't exaggerate the angle (means calculate the size of the wood cube)
it will probably be ok.
HTH, some words are between " " because not sure of translation !
Fred
Philipp a écrit :
Hi there,
I need to reduce the loudness in every room except the one with
speakers. The issue seems to be mainly bass frequencies, which is hardly
a surprise. Physically decoupling the speakers from the walls would be
the most appropriate solution in this specific case. Currently some
speakers hang while some sit on wall-mounted boards.
What's the best but still reasonably easy/cheap way to decouple the
speakers?
My guesses so far:
a) hanging is better than wall-mounted boards
b) decoupling actually helps, at least a bit
TIA for any comments
Regards,
Philipp
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12:52 p.m.
Foam by mail has isolation pads for super cheap.
Http://foambymail.com
On Nov 16, 2010 1:31 PM, "fred" <f.rech(a)yahoo.fr> wrote:
Hi Philipp,
Have made this here and it's ok for my ears (and neighbors don't
complain !) :
Top of the shelves are just upon the head when sit.
Distance between speakers "center source of sound" are the same than
distance between nose and each speaker.
Between the wall and the support of the shelf : rubber slices (some kind
of 4mm "plumbing joint") crossed by bolts.
Between the support and the shelf : rubber slices again (call that the
cheap "silent-block bolt"))).
To angle the speakers : a 5cm wood cube, so the speaker rest on its
front edge and on the wood edge (less contact surface = less vibration
IIRC).
PLUS, you can add somme rubber under the edge of speaker and wood, in my
case not necessary.
Of course, if your kids, cats, dogs, or drunk friends are supposed to
jump around the room you put the speakers in, I will not recommend to
have speakers in that kind of position 60cm above your keyboard and
audio gear... without addind a "security chain" (big steel cable with
some plastic around) between the speakers and the wall (have done that,
using 1 "bolt nut" of the speakers' back). In other situations, if you
don't exaggerate the angle (means calculate the size of the wood cube)
it will probably be ok.
HTH, some words are between " " because not sure of translation !
Fred
Philipp a écrit :
Hi there,
I need to reduce the loudness in every room except the one with
speakers. The issue seems to be mainly bass frequencies, which is hardly
a surprise. Physically decoupling the speakers from the walls would be
the most appropriate solution in this specific case. Currently some
speakers hang while some sit on wall-mounted boards.
What's the best but still reasonably easy/cheap way to decouple the
speakers?
My guesses so far:
a) hanging is better than wall-mounted boards
b) decoupling actually helps, at least a bit
TIA for any comments
Regards,
Philipp
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