2" maple shelf or 3" one:sound different?


Hi
I am planning to replace my 1" mdf shelves with 2" maple shelves.Will a 3" shelf sound better than a 2"?The facility has both sizes so i am trying to find out if bigger is always better?Thanks for your advoces.
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Showing 1 response by nrchy

The resonant frequency of the boards is the same, but a vibration will have to be stronger to get through a 3" than a 2" board.

I have used stands with MDF shelves. It worked just okay, then I changed to 2" maple, there was an improvement, then I changed to 3", and again it was a little better. THEN I changed to a Sistrum all metal rack and have never looked back. It was better in every way...

I know there are better racks, but they cost a lot more, I'm trying to squeeze out the most music for the least amount of money... call me cheap, or call me Ahab...

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