So....I picked up some Bauer mini pucks from the local sport store here in Canada and fit them to my 20 lb speakers that are on wooden speaker stands. I must say, the overall bass volume was reduced just a bit. I expect as a result of the isolation from the stands. However, the bass was better defined, tighter with better texture. Double bass for Jazz is more pleasent to listen to. Great tip. Thanks.
Before you bought the foam ones (which the website states are "100% Polyurethane", isn't that a plastic..? Where does 'foam' come into it..?), did you weigh them up against a proper puck made of 'vulcanised rubber'..? I can't seem to find on the Isoacoustics website what the actual Iso-pucks are made from.
They are foam that is covered in PU leather. They have kept their form for 2 years now. Still working great. Rubber ones would be too dense with no give in them. They would probably rattle.
As long as they are the right density it should work well. You don't want something too soft or it will flatten under the weight of the speakers, or too dense, that doesn't absorb vibrations. I have heard of people using squash balls that they have cut in half, and they have said that that worked well for them.
just found this today, however i am not sure they are the same thing? it has the same product photo but now it says 'Official Ice Hockey Puck' and 'Our hockey designers developed this puck for competitive ice hockey games. Official, approved ice hockey puck.' and 'Main part 100% Synthetic Rubber'
That sounds like a proper hockey puck. You will want a foam hockey puck designed for indoor use. The ones that I used are foam, wrapped in PU leather. They are still going strong after years.
@@JohnMarshall-NI thanks for your reply.... it seems my order is going through now (however i can easily refund them in the store, according to their policy). found the cheapest alternative seller in the UK costs £3 each + £6 delivery = £30 total (for x8 foam pucks). this is at al's skate shop of blackpool (aka wheels on heels)
So....I picked up some Bauer mini pucks from the local sport store here in Canada and fit them to my 20 lb speakers that are on wooden speaker stands. I must say, the overall bass volume was reduced just a bit. I expect as a result of the isolation from the stands. However, the bass was better defined, tighter with better texture. Double bass for Jazz is more pleasent to listen to. Great tip. Thanks.
You can get isolation pads for white goods such as washing machines. Actually designed for the purpose and cost very little.
Can I share this on my channel? The world needs to see this. I just paid $250 for 8 isopucks last week and now I'm mad lol
Of course.
@@JohnMarshall-NI Thanks
Before you bought the foam ones (which the website states are "100% Polyurethane", isn't that a plastic..? Where does 'foam' come into it..?), did you weigh them up against a proper puck made of 'vulcanised rubber'..?
I can't seem to find on the Isoacoustics website what the actual Iso-pucks are made from.
They are foam that is covered in PU leather. They have kept their form for 2 years now. Still working great.
Rubber ones would be too dense with no give in them. They would probably rattle.
Just ordered great tip thx!!!
Thanks a lot, unfortunately, I can´t find these ones in my country, do you think any rubber or foam puck would work?
As long as they are the right density it should work well. You don't want something too soft or it will flatten under the weight of the speakers, or too dense, that doesn't absorb vibrations.
I have heard of people using squash balls that they have cut in half, and they have said that that worked well for them.
looking good
Looks like Iso-Acoustics has bought out the entire world supply... can't get them in the UK anymore.
Haha...Wow, that's a bummer. They are still working great!
just found this today, however i am not sure they are the same thing? it has the same product photo but now it says 'Official Ice Hockey Puck' and 'Our hockey designers developed this puck for competitive ice hockey games. Official, approved ice hockey puck.' and 'Main part 100% Synthetic Rubber'
That sounds like a proper hockey puck. You will want a foam hockey puck designed for indoor use.
The ones that I used are foam, wrapped in PU leather.
They are still going strong after years.
@@JohnMarshall-NI thanks for your reply.... it seems my order is going through now (however i can easily refund them in the store, according to their policy). found the cheapest alternative seller in the UK costs £3 each + £6 delivery = £30 total (for x8 foam pucks). this is at al's skate shop of blackpool (aka wheels on heels)
Fuck yeah man! Thanks!