Boom Mat Spray On Sound Deadening Anti Resonance for Vintage Loudspeakers

Welcome to Part 16 of the RadioShack RCA STS-1230 resto mod vintage speaker DUY project.
In this installment, I'm forging ahead and making progress on preparing the speaker cabinets for further bass tuning. For the ultimate bass response from my Dayton Designer Series 12" woofers, I'm trying to remove as much resonance from the speaker cabinet that's within reason for this budget DUY speaker build.
Previously I installed the Siless sound deadener pads and I think it made an improvement, so I'm using the Boom Mat Spray On Sound Deadener to fill in the hard to reach places.
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[@Brentatious]

Cool vid! Always learn something watching the content.

[@wattspeakers]

Thank you Brent!

[@angelotig]

Try using cork for cabinet lining, you’ll be amazed by the results. buy in sheets and cut to size.

[@wattspeakers]

Thanks Angelo! Definitely something worth trying. I did some quick research on cork and it seems to be an excellent choice for sound dampening.

[@Daniel-tp4rz]

Strips of 1" X 3/16" door felt works great for covering the braces and reducing reflections from the braces

[@wattspeakers]

Thanks Daniel, felt is a good idea. Years ago I had access to scraps of industrial grade felt that were black and at least 1/8” thick. I used that on the front baffles of several speaker projects and it seemed to clean up the sound, I'm sure it would help on the inside as well.

[@christophermoore7707]

I would hate to have you mess up a good speaker, but I wonder if spray on truck bed liner would work.
I enjoy watching you work on your projects. You have made me want to try to save an old set of speakers.

[@Brentatious]

I bet those old speakers would sound great with some upgrades.

[@wattspeakers]

Thanks Christopher, that's one of the nicest comments I've received and if the videos have provided some inspiration that's a win win.

[@sadiqlewis8941]

Hey thanks for the video. Did it help?

[@wattspeakers]

Thanks for watching and the question! Regarding the Boom Mat, it was good for making the inside of the cabinet black inside so when I looked through the port it wasn't as ugly. It may have helped seal up the box if there were any air gaps... Other than that it was a waste of time and money. It stinks so bad while it's off gassing, it took weeks outside and in the garage to air out before I could continue building them.

[@jimthvac100]

Interesting product Todd I will have to give it a try. Your affiliate link is not working so well does not take me to the product so not sure if you would get credit if I buy any.

[@mikegilman5966]

Hi Todd, I was considering this product for an audio project as well. I was hoping it would work as a sound descending coating on a turntable platter/plinth. Would you recommend?

[@wattspeakers]

Thanks for watching and I apologize it took me so long to respond. That's an interesting idea for a turntable platter. I'm not sure that it would help, but it might. It does smell really strong though. I wouldn't want it touching the vinyl record either, so it would need to be on the back side of the platter.
Possibly something easier and more effective would be the anti vibration pads for the 4 feet, and a rock solid surface that's not affected by vibrations. I remember trying to DJ and play music loud with turntables... All I can say is, thank goodness for digital. It doesn't sound the same, but it's better than skipping.