Reduce Floor Vibration?? I live in an apartment.


This is an interesting problem that I am hoping you might be able provide me with some ideas. I live in a second apartment, which as you know is not always conducive to large stereo systems. My Paradigm Ref Studio 60’s can shake the floor at relatively low volume levels and I really don’t want to cause problems with my psycho downstairs neighbor. Is there a way to reduce the vibration being transferred to the floor without adversely effecting the speakers performance? Maybe improve it?
I have been thinking about getting a couple of marble slabs to set the speakers on, and then using vibropads. The Audioreview.com reviews suggest that putting them under the speakers has had a positive effect on soundstaging. I would really appreciate any suggestions offered. Thanks!
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My experience is to do the best that you can to minimize floor-born vibrations and NOT talk to the neighbors about it. Once you acknowledge that there is a potential for problems, they will be sure to let you know when they arise. Even if it isn't you making the noise. If the neighbor really is a psycho, they would have let you know by now in a big way if things were bad. Sean
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