Steever Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 (edited) I made two shelves out of plastic wall paneling this afternoon. It's very light, very inert to vibration, and stiff while also being ever so slightly compliant at the same time. Footers are Vibrapods screwed into place with Vibracones between these and the glass shelf. All much more stable. It's late so listening impressions tomorrow maybe... Edited August 3, 2017 by Winno 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sub Sonic Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Whereabouts would one find the plastic wall panelling? I've not come across it before but it looks intriguing to a DIYer. Cheers, SS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steever Posted August 3, 2017 Author Share Posted August 3, 2017 (edited) Well, this little project just worked out to be a raging success. I'm sitting here getting goosebumps now and again as I listen. The focus is so sharp. The bass is deep but textured and tight. Midrange and treble is so clear and sweet with no harshness. Dynamics are striking across the whole audio spectrum and really shows the strengths of my Theta DSPre. Every aspect of my listening has been improved whereas previously, experiments resulted in a kind of 1 step forward but 0.25 of a step backwards. The material is called Uniboard Eco Prolight. It's a strong and light PVC foam. Builders use it in wet areas because it's waterproof. It's very kind to tools and it's very light. My builder mate gives me this stuff for nothing so I don't know where it's purchased from. Edited August 3, 2017 by Winno 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundbyte Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 (edited) Had quick look for Uniboard Eco and found this http://www.dotmar.com.au/products.php?p=255 Correct material? Yours whitish, these are coloured and are 10mm-19mm. Not sure where to buy yet. Thinking it may be good for open baffles. Edited August 3, 2017 by soundbyte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steever Posted August 3, 2017 Author Share Posted August 3, 2017 (edited) Yes, that's the stuff. Mine was white but I understand it can be got in a variety of colours. Mine is 19mm stuff. [edit] My mate just got back to me. While he does use the Uniboard product, the stuff he has been giving me as offcuts is actually Prolight which is a rigid foam PVC - http://www.psp.co.nz/plastic-sheets/pvc/prolight Edited August 3, 2017 by Winno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sub Sonic Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 (edited) Thanks Winno & Soundbyte. We actually have a work account with Dotmar and they are not far away. I'll have to look into it. Cheers, SS Edited August 3, 2017 by Sub Sonic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myskylab Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 http://downloads.nover.com.au/Public/Brochures/NOVER_CAT_2014_S1_INTRO_PANELS.pdf this should help page 19 should be available in most states 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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