Reduce vibrations that disturb the upstairs neighbor.

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Neighbor upstairs complains on vibrations that come from my sub. Would you recommend a product that would reduce those vibrations?
 
lovinthehd

lovinthehd

Audioholic Jedi
The volume control for the most part. Soundproofing can get expensive, and something most apartment dwellers aren't going to invest in either. Some avrs have a low frequency containment feature (mine has one, never used it but once to see how much a difference it made). Bass moves through most walls/floors/ceilings quite easily.
 
ryanosaur

ryanosaur

Audioholic Overlord
I've used, very successfully, the SVS Soundpath Isolation Feet. (I lucked out and found somebody selling the good feet out of damaged boxes (my best guess, at any rate)) I don't have neighbors to worry about, but my floor is like a trampoline, and the before and after is significant. They run $50 per four pack, usually.
I've also heard of people using Industrial Vibration Pads: basically two layers of rubber with cork or some such material in between. Much less expensive, too. Keep in mind that you can't set cones on top of those... they have a PSI rating and a heavy sub on cone feet will probably destroy those.

One other unique step you can take is to do a two step process: this is something I did: get a wood cutting board like the ones from Webstaurant.com... needs to be the thick kind, fit that with cones to couple that to your floor (especially with carpeting),then put your sub WITH vibration absorption treatment on top of that. The board helps neutralize some vibration, and the cones minimize surface area capable of transmitting vibration (in theory)... and by adding the extra vibration treatment between sub and board, you really cut back on what the sub is able to do to the structure of the building.

I would estimate that I killed off about 85-90% of sympathetic vibrations being transmitted from my sub to the structure. Now, it takes strong LF material at high volume to make its way through the treatments to the floorboard. Yes, I can still vibrate the house, but it takes effort for me to do so.

Hope this helps! :)

Edit: Lovin's method involves changing your habits. Valid. Treating for vibration control may allow you to maintain your listening habits but will cost... maybe as much as $100 per subwoofer, depending... cost of cutting board, cone feet, and soundath feet. ;)
 
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I've used, very successfully, the SVS Soundpath Isolation Feet. (I lucked out and found somebody selling the good feet out of damaged boxes (my best guess, at any rate)) I don't have neighbors to worry about, but my floor is like a trampoline, and the before and after is significant. They run $50 per four pack, usually.
I've also heard of people using Industrial Vibration Pads: basically two layers of rubber with cork or some such material in between. Much less expensive, too. Keep in mind that you can't set cones on top of those... they have a PSI rating and a heavy sub on cone feet will probably destroy those.

One other unique step you can take is to do a two step process: this is something I did: get a wood cutting board like the ones from Webstaurant.com... needs to be the thick kind, fit that with cones to couple that to your floor (especially with carpeting),then put your sub WITH vibration absorption treatment on top of that. The board helps neutralize some vibration, and the cones minimize surface area capable of transmitting vibration (in theory)... and by adding the extra vibration treatment between sub and board, you really cut back on what the sub is able to do to the structure of the building.

I would estimate that I killed off about 85-90% of sympathetic vibrations being transmitted from my sub to the structure. Now, it takes strong LF material at high volume to make its way through the treatments to the floorboard. Yes, I can still vibrate the house, but it takes effort for me to do so.

Hope this helps! :)

Edit: Lovin's method involves changing your habits. Valid. Treating for vibration control may allow you to maintain your listening habits but will cost... maybe as much as $100 per subwoofer, depending... cost of cutting board, cone feet, and soundath feet. ;)
Awesome! Thanks a lot! I'll start with SVS feet as it seems to be much less labor intensive :). If the guy from upstairs keeps knocking on my door, I'll do the two step process. Thanks again, very helpful.
 
ryanosaur

ryanosaur

Audioholic Overlord
Just out of curiosity... what sub or subs are you using?
 
lovinthehd

lovinthehd

Audioholic Jedi
Something under the sub may reduce floor vibrations but doubt it will do much for the soundwaves penetrating the ceiling....just fixes bad flooring issues.
 
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Something under the sub may reduce floor vibrations but doubt it will do much for the soundwaves penetrating the ceiling....just fixes bad flooring issues.
I guess we shall see. Just placed an order for SVS SoundPath Subwoofer Isolation System, Pack of 6
 
highfigh

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Seriously, I have no life.
Neighbor upstairs complains on vibrations that come from my sub. Would you recommend a product that would reduce those vibrations?
Tickets to a theater, concert or dinner reservations would limit their annoyance. Beyond that, you're not going to be able to afford what is needed. Living in a separate house is great for this kind of thing.
 
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Tickets to a theater, concert or dinner reservations would limit their annoyance. Beyond that, you're not going to be able to afford what is needed. Living in a separate house is great for this kind of thing.
lol. totally agree. but, we have what we have, right? till I won that lottery ticket, I need to adjust and try to make best of the current conditions.
 
lovinthehd

lovinthehd

Audioholic Jedi
I guess we shall see. Just placed an order for SVS SoundPath Subwoofer Isolation System, Pack of 6
Before spending the money you could use household materials to see if that would be a fix...a couple folded towels/blankets under the sub would probably do it.
 
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Before spending the money you could use household materials to see if that would be a fix...a couple folded towels/blankets under the sub would probably do it.
true. however, if towels do work, i would still want something better looking than towel under the sub. if SVS feet won't work, i have 30 days free return. so, this order is a risk free.
 
Trell

Trell

Audioholic Spartan
I guess we shall see. Just placed an order for SVS SoundPath Subwoofer Isolation System, Pack of 6
I think your subwoofer only has 4 feets so buying a pack of 4 should be cheaper.
 
lovinthehd

lovinthehd

Audioholic Jedi
true. however, if towels do work, i would still want something better looking than towel under the sub. if SVS feet won't work, i have 30 days free return. so, this order is a risk free.
I meant more that you could find out now rather than wait....SVS is nice like that, tho.
 
lovinthehd

lovinthehd

Audioholic Jedi
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Ivan... was going to post this here, but life got in the way... then another friend just asked the same question pretty much. Check out this thread and you can see what I was talking about... just in case you decide you need to go all the way. :)
https://forums.audioholics.com/forums/threads/ultra-surrounds-and-question-about-feet-for-pb16.114693/post-1314960
Cheers!
Awesome. Thanks!!
SVS soundpath feet seem to be working. Installed them yesterday. No complains so far; not many audition sessions from my side either, however. More testing is pending :)
 
tyhjaarpa

tyhjaarpa

Audioholic Field Marshall
I build similar platform like these for my subs https://www.auralex.com/product/subdude-ii/ while I lived in apartment and didnt get any complaints. It will get rid of direct vibrations from sub to floor but will not affect the sound waves tho. I still use these in my house as it avoids the vibrations to laminate flooring.
 

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