Makeshift Isolation - Advice Needed


Until I can afford a proper audio rack, my audio equipment will be resting on top of a DIY photography box made of melamine. There are pine panels on the front and back of the box, and only these panels touch the floor. I was also thinking of putting my LPs inside the box, while the equipment rests on top.

The box is strong enough to hold the equipment, but I doubt it's any good with vibration. I managed to find some 1/2" thick felt in the basement. If I place the felt under the box, would this provide suitable dampening? If it matters, I have hardwood floors.

I'm also a bit concerned because I will have to stack my audio components on top of one another (Nait 5i and CD5i). Would it help if I placed some of the felt in between the units as well? There is no exhaust on the top/bottom of either unit and they run fairly cool.

Thanks for the help.
jferreir

Showing 1 response by maddoggy

what u got?:} a hose,white stockpaper,tv tray tops,unused cutting board,concrete blocks.started out as makeshift,the principles involved though, are very clear to hear.should not all components have some isolation? The speakers off the carpet cleared up the bass.Good Luck