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Where does one place AQ sorbogel feet?

I got 3 AQ sorbogel Big feet. These are supposed to reduce mechanical vibration by absorbing energy and releasing it as negligable heat. My question is where under the cdp or amp do I put them. Everyone seems to use them in threes and there are 4 feet. Do I place 2 on the insides of the front feet and 1 between the back feet? Does the flat side face down or up? What do I use to protect cdp and contact points (theyre sticky)? Anyone have experience with these and how do they sound? Thanks in advance!
bundee1
theaudiotweak
1,793 posts
 
These devices and other dampening devices do a dis-service to the transfer of music to your ears. Dampening does not selectivly kill only unwanted noise. Yes, these devices make a difference but to me they are all negative.
bundee1 OP
147 posts
 
This one in particular just reduces mechanical vibration. How does mechanical vibration contribute to the sound in a positive manner? Anyway which side is up?
theaudiotweak
1,793 posts
 
I used these devices many years ago. Does not matter which side is up. They effect the sound quality in either direction. Dampening devices are not selective to the frequencies they alter nor the dynamic structure they alter. I would recommend that you direct couple and not dampen. Tom
crazy4blues
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If you are going to use just 3, then find the heaviest point of your component, and place them there; the lightest point gets the the other. Usually, the heaviest point will be where the transformer is. Also, put a heavy book on top of the cdp; it will further dampen vibrations. BTW, I would stay away from steel/brass cones; they seem to offer better resolution, but highs have been distorted in my experience.
bundee1 OP
147 posts
 
Thanks Crazy!
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