Need a very heavy case for less vibration
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Need a very heavy case for less vibration
I need a case that weighs a lot, then those high frequency vibrations transform into low frequency vibrations which are less audible, correct?
Currently I have stacked up a lot of stuff on top of the casing, but it doesn't look pretty. I also do this for better audio quality, with 100 lbs of mass on top the music sounded very calm with more micro details.
I remember many years ago there was a big heatsink case soon to be released, but I don't know the name of this. Does anyone know it or any other cases which are heavy?
Currently I have stacked up a lot of stuff on top of the casing, but it doesn't look pretty. I also do this for better audio quality, with 100 lbs of mass on top the music sounded very calm with more micro details.
I remember many years ago there was a big heatsink case soon to be released, but I don't know the name of this. Does anyone know it or any other cases which are heavy?
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Re: Need a very heavy case for less vibration
The case can't transform/convert frequencies of a source. All mechanical systems are basically low-pass filters.LebakTFark wrote:I need a case that weighs a lot, then those high frequency vibrations transform into low frequency vibrations which are less audible, correct?
There are many ways of lowering the corner frequency so that less high frequency sound is transmitted that don't require adding weight (mass loading).
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Re: Need a very heavy case for less vibration
I'm confused. Someone said that adding more mass lowers the resonant frequency?b_rubenstein wrote: The case can't transform/convert frequencies of a source. All mechanical systems are basically low-pass filters.
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Re: Need a very heavy case for less vibration
Adding mass will lower the resonant frequency of a structure. The resonant frequency is approximately the cut-off frequency, so frequencies above the that point will be attenuated. A structure can't shift (change) the frequencies. It's only a transducer of mechanical to acoustic energy with an inherent filtering function.LebakTFark wrote:I'm confused. Someone said that adding more mass lowers the resonant frequency?
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Mass on top of what affects music coming from where???LebakTFark wrote: I also do this for better audio quality, with 100 lbs of mass on top the music sounded very calm with more micro details.
Corsair Obsidian 800D. Doesn't get much heavier than this
The heatsink case was made by Zalman, can't remember the model right now.
Anyway neither of those is the right way to go, just soft mount/buy a separate box for the hard drive. Luckily you're on the right forums to find more info on these methods Just look around.
The heatsink case was made by Zalman, can't remember the model right now.
Anyway neither of those is the right way to go, just soft mount/buy a separate box for the hard drive. Luckily you're on the right forums to find more info on these methods Just look around.
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Re: Need a very heavy case for less vibration
Mass on top of transport affects music coming out from speakers. With a passive case with no moving parts I hear the same results. I use weight on top of computer, DAC, amp, speakers, power conditioner. Weight on top of power cable is difficult so I have weight clamps around it instead. I hear new worlds of micro details in the music. I also have the components levitating on magnets, it gave huge improvements but not as huge as adding weight on top.lm wrote:Mass on top of what affects music coming from where???LebakTFark wrote: I also do this for better audio quality, with 100 lbs of mass on top the music sounded very calm with more micro details.
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I find your ideas intriguing and wish to subscribe to your newletter.LebakTFark wrote:Mass on top of transport affects music coming out from speakers. With a passive case with no moving parts I hear the same results. I use weight on top of computer, DAC, amp, speakers, power conditioner. Weight on top of power cable is difficult so I have weight clamps around it instead. I hear new worlds of micro details in the music. I also have the components levitating on magnets, it gave huge improvements but not as huge as adding weight on top.lm wrote:Mass on top of what affects music coming from where???LebakTFark wrote: I also do this for better audio quality, with 100 lbs of mass on top the music sounded very calm with more micro details.
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Re: Need a very heavy case for less vibration
Wow! Now that is some heavy stuff!LebakTFark wrote:Mass on top of transport affects music coming out from speakers. With a passive case with no moving parts I hear the same results. I use weight on top of computer, DAC, amp, speakers, power conditioner. Weight on top of power cable is difficult so I have weight clamps around it instead. I hear new worlds of micro details in the music. I also have the components levitating on magnets, it gave huge improvements but not as huge as adding weight on top.lm wrote:Mass on top of what affects music coming from where???LebakTFark wrote: I also do this for better audio quality, with 100 lbs of mass on top the music sounded very calm with more micro details.