Sorbothane

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chgolatin2

Sorbothane
« on: 7 Mar 2007, 06:22 am »
Hope I am on the right thread, any good source "cheap" for sorbothane isolation control for speakers and other stereo needs.  I am not looking for the matt type of damping but the rubber type balls, any links or info would be greatly appreciated! Sorbothane spikes, balls, etc?

Thanks!

mfsoa

Re: Sorbothane
« Reply #1 on: 7 Mar 2007, 02:48 pm »
http://herbiesaudiolab.home.att.net/
Wouldn't call them cheap (or sorbothane), but well regarded.

cytocycle

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Re: Sorbothane
« Reply #2 on: 17 Apr 2007, 11:51 am »
http://www.tweakshop.com/BlackHolePods.html

These are a bargain, just make sure to adhere to their weight limits and keep them away from extreme heat.

Christof

Re: Sorbothane
« Reply #3 on: 17 Apr 2007, 12:16 pm »
Have a look at "Happy/Unhappy Balls" from Arbor Scientific.  I use them under all of my components which sit on a maple hardwood floor.   I can not feel the slightest vibration travel through to my components.

Find them herehttp://www.arborsci.com/detail.aspx?ID=362  They were backordered, for good reason, a while but I think they are shipping again.   I found that 4 balls can easily support a 50-70lb amp and the balls can be halved if you want.  They are about 3/4"-1" dia.   As a side note, these are probably rebadged by some audio tweak companies and sold for quite a bit more :wink:

Kim S.

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Re: Sorbothane
« Reply #4 on: 18 Apr 2007, 10:56 am »
Christof-  Do you use the "happy" or the "unhappy" balls under your equipement?

Christof

Re: Sorbothane
« Reply #5 on: 18 Apr 2007, 10:43 pm »
I guess I should have mentioned that, ironically, I use the Unhappy balls  :lol:.  The happy balls make great dog toys for my huskies.

Kim S.

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Re: Sorbothane
« Reply #6 on: 19 Apr 2007, 10:34 am »
Thanks Christof, I think I'll give then a try.  I have a piece of heavy wood beam, 5" thick x 18" deep which was left over from construction.  I am finishing it now.  I should made a dandy platform for my amps and preamp!