Damping speaker frames

[jamikl]

There has been mention of ductseal for damping stamped steel speaker frames. Is this the ductseal that is water based and applied with a tube gun or is it some kind of self adhesive tape with a lead component.
jamikl

[Cal Weldon]

It's a putty.

[planet10]

Originally posted by jamikl
Is this the ductseal that is water based

Definitely not water based.

http://t-linespeakers.org/design/tweeks.html

dave

[jamikl]

thanks to Cal Weldon and Dave for your replies. Have only found a water based one locally so will keep looking. Mod podge is available in most craft shops here. Thanks for the link Dave.
jamikl

[MisterTwister]

to damp speaker frames i use leftovers from cascade damping sheets
http://www.cascadeaudio.com/aut1.html
it's thin and easy to apply.

[dlneubec]

I think plumbers putty might be just the ticket. It comes in tubs and is really cheap also.

http://www.doityourself.com/invt/6142806

[planet10]

Originally posted by dlneubec
I think plumbers putty might be just the ticket.

It doesn't work as well because it doesn't stick to the baskets.

dave

[rabbitz]

Bostik Blu Tack also works well but I imagine not as good as ductseal.

[Cal Weldon]

Interesting thought.

Blu tack would sure stick well. I wonder if the diference in density would be a plus or minus to the damping factor? The obvious answer is it would be less effective but I wonder.

[Zarathu]

Have you considered a tube of Silicone Seal? Comes in cauking gun sizes if its that important to you.

I think you would do better worrying about dealing with vibration, resonance, sound wave propagation, and harmonics in the cabinet itself before worrying about damping the metal of the speakers.

Zarathu