tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660859229639552891.post5756720751967027621..comments2023-11-22T12:21:19.719-06:00Comments on The Sound Apprentice: Cheap Tweaks: DiversiTech EVA Anti-Vibration PadsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660859229639552891.post-71618275863636424932022-11-28T07:55:56.984-06:002022-11-28T07:55:56.984-06:00Sorry just saw this six months later...
My results...Sorry just saw this six months later...<br />My results were...<br />I ended up going with sorbothane discs to isolate my "room within a room". Those, along with 1,500 lbs of concrete, drywall, MDF, and Green Glue. My upstairs neighbors can no longer feel my 18 inch subwoofer. Oh man I wish I could post pictures here. Turns out it's not so much the "money" spent as matching the material's "deflection" or "flex" with the weight of the object you are trying to isolate. If it bottoms out you don't have enough, "or too soft" of material. If it doesn't flex at all, it's too hard. Matching the suspension material to the weight of the object suspended is key.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660859229639552891.post-81708816355561930402022-07-23T16:49:44.656-05:002022-07-23T16:49:44.656-05:00Thanks for the infoThanks for the infoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660859229639552891.post-21710607931959319482022-07-23T16:47:07.204-05:002022-07-23T16:47:07.204-05:00What were your results for the floating floor?What were your results for the floating floor?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660859229639552891.post-35271343154226286932017-11-25T14:15:20.641-06:002017-11-25T14:15:20.641-06:00Since I am trying to keep the sub bass from my Asc...Since I am trying to keep the sub bass from my Ascendant Audio Mayhem 18 in 5.5 cubes, tuned to 32 and powered by 2,500 watts rms from shaking my entire complex at its resonant frequency, my room within a room's floating floor will be made with the composite pads in the OP's original post. Five bucks for four 4×4 inch pads let's me "blow" 20 bucks and get 16. Hopefully the resonant frequency of the floating floor can get down to 10 hz and if it doesn't work than I'll try thick neoprene.. then springs. But I'm starting with the OP's first suggestion because it sounds like industrial supplies are just as good as "audiophile" products for ten times the price. Kudos to the OP.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12118038815507987754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660859229639552891.post-81774551680340363692016-12-13T22:49:54.929-06:002016-12-13T22:49:54.929-06:00I just received a bunch of 2" x 2" x 7/8...I just received a bunch of 2" x 2" x 7/8" E.V.A. Anti-Vibration Pads ordered from SupplyHouse.com, and put them under my turntable and also under the cutting board that my turntable sits on. I also put them under my Fisher tube amp.<br /><br />I wasn't expecting much, but for $0.49/ea plus $5 shipping, I figured "what the heck?" These little blocks really made a difference; bass is fuller and deeper, treble is cleaner, dynamics are snappier, and the overall presence is more realistic. Record background swoosh is much quieter too. <br /><br />I definitely got my eleven bucks' worth! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660859229639552891.post-63659715476193903662016-02-03T20:31:14.161-06:002016-02-03T20:31:14.161-06:00As I have used them for longer amounts of time, I ...As I have used them for longer amounts of time, I think you get the best results when using them under speakers, subs, and tubed devices. Turntables would probably benefit if your platform is not already isolated. But yeah, these are cheap enough to experiment with unlike a lot of other isolation products geared towards "audiophiles".Derrick Lillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12840018978646387433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660859229639552891.post-17279761334123946622016-02-03T20:09:57.940-06:002016-02-03T20:09:57.940-06:00Damn, this could be the least expensive upgrade I&...Damn, this could be the least expensive upgrade I've ever heard of...<br /><br />For the grand total investment of < $5.00 what do I have to lose? I will order two dozen just to play with. If they don't work, who cares. But, if they do work as the reviewer has claimed, it would be the best value purchase I've ever made.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660859229639552891.post-41534565921589940512016-02-01T12:07:01.280-06:002016-02-01T12:07:01.280-06:00“The problem with the world is that the intelligen...“The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts, while the stupid ones are full of confidence.”<br />- Charles BukowskiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16983309963750400599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660859229639552891.post-4708748014868890372016-01-27T10:19:13.637-06:002016-01-27T10:19:13.637-06:00The foam in these pads are designed to compress un...The foam in these pads are designed to compress under heavy gear yes but pay attention to the opposing ribs on either side. It is these ribs that flex and stand between your device and vibration that INTERFERE with audio and electronics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660859229639552891.post-29236248521135113732016-01-06T15:08:33.195-06:002016-01-06T15:08:33.195-06:00From the images for Quest for Sound Isol-Pods, it ...From the images for Quest for Sound Isol-Pods, it seems like they are just reselling the DiversiTech Cork or some variant of it under their own name. Considering the absolute lack of data provided by Sound Quest, it is hard assume otherwise. BTW, the cost of DiversiTech Cork is about 72 cents each, as compared to $25 for a set of 4 as sold by Sound Quest. I can see why the peddlers and trolls for Sound Quest would prefer to obfuscate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660859229639552891.post-47455738614874312862015-10-23T06:53:45.475-05:002015-10-23T06:53:45.475-05:00Thank you for taking the time to publish this info...<br />Thank you for taking the time to publish this information very useful! I've been looking for books of this nature for a way too long. I'm just glad that I found yours. Looking forward for your next post. Thanks :)<br /><br /><a href="http://redwcreations.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=60_70" rel="nofollow">anti skid tapes supplier in india</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18123470577402419382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660859229639552891.post-38059276336104328142015-06-11T19:13:40.706-05:002015-06-11T19:13:40.706-05:00Wow. Seems the peddlers of audio voodoo really ca...Wow. Seems the peddlers of audio voodoo really can't handle it when sales of their overpriced junk are threatened by something practical and cheap. Ignore them. There is no controversy here that has not been invented by semi-literate trolls to try and protect their little dunghills. You have nothing to prove, so don't even try. Let them rage and continue to make fools of themselves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660859229639552891.post-62660284612614739652014-08-12T12:55:12.820-05:002014-08-12T12:55:12.820-05:00I think you will be happy with the results, and th...I think you will be happy with the results, and the beauty of these is that they are cheap enough to experiment with compared to the footers most high-end audio companies offer; so if you don't think they help, you are only out a few dollars instead of hundreds. <br /><br />I use the 2x2 size under my speakers, preamp, amp, cd player, SAT box, PS3 and headphone amp. I also used them under a 75lb. subwoofer before. These EVA pads are rated to support 50lbs per square inch, so they are plenty durable for your gear. They also come in larger sizes if you want: 3x3, 4x4, 6x6, 12x12 and 18x18 according to the DiversiTech website. I generally use 3 or 4 pads under each piece of equipment depending on the stability. Using 3 pads under the CD player and made it easier to get perfectly level.<br /><br />You can definitely try them under the Maggies. These pads made a big difference in how much vibration could be felt being transferred into my speakers stands (that are sand-filled), for example.Derrick Lillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12840018978646387433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660859229639552891.post-48004349964109601272014-08-12T12:16:02.901-05:002014-08-12T12:16:02.901-05:00What ever it takes, we just want your opinion??? ...What ever it takes, we just want your opinion??? By the way, from what you already know about these EVA footers, do you see a problem installing under my equipment and getting the results you initially got on yours, including the Maggies??? Also, how many 2x2 footers under each unit, including the Maggies??? Thank You Kindly<br /><br />JOE E.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660859229639552891.post-26476563740706972552014-08-11T15:00:21.208-05:002014-08-11T15:00:21.208-05:00The idea had slipped my mind. I had trouble findin...The idea had slipped my mind. I had trouble finding an app that would let me record and export the data in a way that I thought I could get results to accurately compare. I can try looking again. Derrick Lillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12840018978646387433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660859229639552891.post-6650087118351416102014-08-11T14:15:04.921-05:002014-08-11T14:15:04.921-05:00Well Mr. Lilly, whats the holdup??? When are you g...Well Mr. Lilly, whats the holdup??? When are you going to do this "SHOOTOUT" thing??? My Linn-LP12, Marantz UD8004, Sansui 717, Aragon 8008, Audible Illusions M3a, Furman PL-8, Magnepan MG 1.6's are all waiting for your results??? Lets finish-up what you started please, ain't nobody getting any younger??? And, I'm sure there are others, like myself, waiting to spend some $$$ on the right footers??? Thank You Kindly<br /><br />\JOE E.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660859229639552891.post-71690566895303655622014-04-16T09:14:54.427-05:002014-04-16T09:14:54.427-05:00I want some of these for my appliances. They shake...I want some of these for my appliances. They shake a rattle a lot. We don't care when we're not home but when it's late it tends to get irritating. My wife and I plan on buying some mounts for them.<br />John Bond | <a href="http://www.missionsupplyonline.com/product-lines/trelleborg-anti-vibration-mounts" rel="nofollow"> http://www.missionsupplyonline.com/product-lines/trelleborg-anti-vibration-mounts</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11891092031542508648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660859229639552891.post-47490977974215881482013-10-31T19:36:01.199-05:002013-10-31T19:36:01.199-05:00He doesn't actually know if the Isol-Pads actu...He doesn't actually know if the Isol-Pads actually work better than these or not. He hasn't compared and is only trashing these because of the price.<br /><br />Here are some questions to consider:<br /><br />If Quest for Sound or Mapleshade or anyone developed a special formula for their pad why not a unique design so they wouldn't be mistaken or compared to cheap industrial ones? Why are there no measurements shared from the tests they would have had to run to show the effectiveness of the different cork compression ratios to decide which was best? Why no data showing comparisons to competitors? If someone has this info, I'd really like to see it so there wouldn't be any guesswork at determining which one is best at reducing vibration transfer.<br /><br />I'm all for trying different products to see what works best, but in the end the performance has to justify the price. For a little pad simply meant to keep mechanical/environmental vibrations at bay hidden beneath your components, I'd prefer to buy the best price:performance and put the rest of my money into more music or components that will really make a significantly greater difference.<br /><br />Let's not fight about an anti-vibration pad.Derrick Lillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12840018978646387433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660859229639552891.post-18809796369635293522013-10-31T18:36:21.696-05:002013-10-31T18:36:21.696-05:00Only becouse its cheap doesnt mean it wont work. S...Only becouse its cheap doesnt mean it wont work. Sure, it might not work as well as the $25.00 ones, but at least he didnt waste too much of his money.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00803838564474460896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660859229639552891.post-21506491584492255532013-10-31T16:21:45.639-05:002013-10-31T16:21:45.639-05:00Money Talks and Bullshit Walks so either put up or...Money Talks and Bullshit Walks so either put up or shut up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660859229639552891.post-63340392101676571182013-10-30T15:51:59.937-05:002013-10-30T15:51:59.937-05:00You responded twice and made the same 5th grade gr...You responded twice and made the same 5th grade grammatical mistakes both times. You sound like a salesman for the other brand. As far as I can tell, you're a troll. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660859229639552891.post-10674585959981672212013-10-30T11:58:07.545-05:002013-10-30T11:58:07.545-05:00FYI - Unless you are going to hire an audio engine...FYI - Unless you are going to hire an audio engineering lab to test these pads correctly for vibration frequencies then just use your ears as instruments to determine the audio validity of the isolation pad. When one goes to a stereo shop to demo gear or speakers they do not use testing equipment to evaluate what to buy. Just do what you have posted on your site, STARE WITH YOUR EARS, hearing is believing. D. WebsterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660859229639552891.post-21857672613614326012013-10-30T11:35:09.498-05:002013-10-30T11:35:09.498-05:00Does anyone know of other pads using the same desi...Does anyone know of other pads using the same design that should be tested? <br /><br />So far I know of <br /><br />Mapleshade Isoblock<br />Quest for Sound Isol-Pad<br />DiversiTech EVA<br />DiversiTech Cork<br /><br />I would want to test others using the same 3-layer design.Derrick Lillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12840018978646387433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660859229639552891.post-73527804869203483732013-10-30T11:05:06.815-05:002013-10-30T11:05:06.815-05:00I'll need to find a way to measure the vibrati...I'll need to find a way to measure the vibration frequencies. I'll look into it. Derrick Lillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12840018978646387433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660859229639552891.post-70841714421394239632013-10-30T11:01:56.879-05:002013-10-30T11:01:56.879-05:00Hello Mr. Lilly,
Since your blog has created...Hello Mr. Lilly,<br /> Since your blog has created this controversy over cheap versus the real deal, then why don't you purchase all the mentioned isolation pads and run your own shoot out. Your results would be greatly appreciated by all your readers. D. WebsterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com