Sound/ Noise Isolation Pads necessary?

[mpompey]

I've been looking through some prosumer/ consumer catalogs as I look for upgrades to my HT system, and I've seen ads for isolation/ dampening pads for speakers and units. I would imagine that these things would be good for turntables, but for DVD players and receivers? Are these things necessary? Do they even make a noticeable difference at all?

MP

 

[edwelly]

I have seen several of these as well - this guy has some DIY models - http://www.tnt-audio.com/clinica/diyaccessories.html - but I am like you - "does is realy make a difference...?"

 

[Sheep]

The only things that need isolation are speakers. CD players wont skip in a sturdy stand that doesn't move.

This stuff is Voo Doo

SheepStar

 

[Stringreen]

Resonance Control Devices

These things are very helpful under EVERYTHING including your speaker wire. Try little cans of tomato paste sideways (so they roll) under your components. Position them in such a way to minimize the rolling of your component. If you have kids in the house, don't put these under a heavy amp. Let me know the results.

 

[jaxvon]

Does it give your music a more Italian flavor if you use tomato paste with herbs and spices?

 

[Tom Andry]

Does it give your music a more Italian flavor if you use tomato paste with herbs and spices?

Nice one

 

[Sheep]

Does it give your music a more Italian flavor if you use tomato paste with herbs and spices?

HAHAHA,

ohhh, so funny.

SheepStar
Edit: Is that guy serious? If so, delete...thats just horrid advice...

 

[jaxvon]

Nice one

I could totally see this being a piece of advice in an upcoming editorial. GET CRACKIN'!

Edit:

The music took on a much more spacious and operatic character after installing the Contadina Italian Blend Tomato Paste vibration isolators. My original results with plain generic tomato paste gave had a very negative result. The music sounded "canned". The highs were steely, almost tinny in timbre. But after upgrading the Contadina, Mama Mia! It was like I had a whole new system for my ears to feast upon! Everything had such a rich flavor to it. The lows had a deep, flavorful quality like Tony Bennot, the mids were utterly smooth and subtle, like a fine red vintage, and the highs! Oh my, the highs! Like the finest Soprano that ever graced the stages of Rome! I never knew that such a simple addition to my system could do so much for my sound. Viva Italia!

 

[Sheep]

I could totally see this being a piece of advice in an upcoming editorial. GET CRACKIN'!

Edit:

The music took on a much more spacious and operatic character after installing the Contadina Italian Blend Tomato Paste vibration isolators. My original results with plain generic tomato paste gave had a very negative result. The music sounded "canned". The highs were steely, almost tinny in timbre. But after upgrading the Contadina, Mama Mia! It was like I had a whole new system for my ears to feast upon! Everything had such a rich flavor to it. The lows had a deep, flavorful quality like Tony Bennot, the mids were utterly smooth and subtle, like a fine red vintage, and the highs! Oh my, the highs! Like the finest Soprano that ever graced the stages of Rome! I never knew that such a simple addition to my system could do so much for my sound. Viva Italia!

I'm having pasta for dinner...Can I pour your sound system on it with some cheese?

 

[mtrycrafts]

I've been looking through some prosumer/ consumer catalogs as I look for upgrades to my HT system, and I've seen ads for isolation/ dampening pads for speakers and units. I would imagine that these things would be good for turntables, but for DVD players and receivers? Are these things necessary? Do they even make a noticeable difference at all?

MP

Voodoo pads is what they are. Vinyl players usually are isolated. If your cabinet is so poor that records skip or the floor is in such condition, you may need extra isolation. Otherwise, stay away from them.

 

[Rip Van Woofer]

Jax, that "review" is a classic!

But I prefer Progresso tomato paste myself.

And you should not use them when playing Mahler or Wagner.