Quote (noob_whacker @ 24 May 2017 10:06)
thanks for the reply, but i am quite lost on what you are describing? are you talking only about adding a few layers of material to make a platform out of and place the subwoofer box on top of this platform?
like acoustic mat is the bottom layer, then plywood layer, then stiff foam on top layer. and finally the subwoofer on top of these?
but then again, from what you said, these things wont help reduce the amount of sound waves being sent through the apartment? i guess i didnt really think much could be done to help with this, but still just like to learn about my options and what they can do
Stiff foam bottom, plywood in middle and acoustic mat on top. And then you place your subwoofer on top of the platform. It should look like this:
http://www.auralex.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/SubDude-II-020-500x500.png How ever I only have 4" wide and 2" thick foam on 2 sides of the platform and it works just as good. The idea here is that the stiff foam will dampen the vibration and thus isolate from the structures. This only removes the cabinet vibrations but it does nothing to sound waves.
For the sound waves you could treat your room with sound isolation but in apartment it is not worth the money / work to do so.