Cork & Rubber Anti Vibration Pads 6" x 6" (Package of 4)

If you've ever wrestled with the disruptive vibrations caused by speakers on your desk, you'll deeply appreciate the transformative power of PneumaticPlus Anti Vibration Rubber & Cork Isolation Pads. These unassuming pads play a pivotal role in crafting a harmonious workspace, effectively isolating your speakers from your desk and mitigating those unwanted disturbances.Here's what sets these pads apart:Pros:Effective Isolation: The primary mission of these pads is to isolate vibrations, and they do so with remarkable efficacy. Placing them beneath your speakers significantly curtails the transmission of vibrations to your desk, resulting in a cleaner and more enjoyable audio experience.Simplicity in Action: The brilliance of these isolation pads lies in their simplicity. Their setup is effortless, requiring no specialized tools or intricate installations. Just position them beneath your speakers, and you're ready to appreciate the difference they make.The Vanishing Scent: Admittedly, when you first acquire these pads, they do emit a rather strong odor. However, the good news is that this initial scent dissipates entirely after a day or two, leaving you with a product that not only performs admirably but also spares your olfactory senses.Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐In summary, the PneumaticPlus Anti Vibration Rubber & Cork Isolation Pads are a simple yet highly effective solution to the age-old issue of speaker-induced desk vibrations. By diminishing these disturbances, they elevate your audio experience and contribute to a more serene workspace. If you value clear sound and seek a peaceful, undisturbed desk environment, these pads are the answer. They also remind us that sometimes, it's the straightforward, no-nonsense solutions that can have the most significant impact on our daily lives.

Ok, to address the elephant is the room...yes, they have quite a pronounced rubber smell...initially. The smell goes away after sitting out of the packaging in about an hour. I appreciate that some people are very sensitive to smell, so I'd recommend sitting them out in the open/outdoors for a bit before installing/handling.Having said that, these pads act as great vibration isolators! I bought these to use for a new turntable I purchased (Denon's magnificent VL12 Prime!). I currently have these pads under a 1" Top Chop maple butch block that I use as the turntable's platform. The pads isolate the platform & turntable from my rack surface. To further isolate the turntable, I then sat it on top of four Vibrapods (Model 4). This has resulted in not only a rock-solid, ultra-damped foundation for my turntable, but allows it to perform with better. The noise levels are markedly lower, tracking more precise and the sound is fuller with more extension.It's no secret that vibration can ruin sound, especially in something as "touchy" as a turntable. These pads are a cheap way of really improving the sound of your set-up without spending money on new gear or modifications. Isolating your turntable from your rack is a simple, easy way to better sound...and more enjoyment!

I put them under the legs of my Wahoo Kickr Bike indoor trainer. It was sitting on top of Wahoo mat, which can protects the floor from sweat and hardwood on the floor from scratches, but it does not sufficiently absorb the vibrations from the flywheel of the trainer. With these shock absorbers, a significant fraction of the vibrations disappeared. In my house, it is installed on the second floor. Both, the noise level in the "kickr room" and the noise transmitted through the flor to the room below, were significantly reduced.The pads have a strong rubber smell out of the package. I left them in the garage for 24 hours. They still retained some smell after that, but much less. They are also a little pricey for what they are. They also come with a California disclaimer that some of the materials used for making them may cause cancer. This does not bother me because I do not touch them and not going to lick or chew them, either - I put them under the legs once, and they will sit there and do their vibrations absorption job forever.Since I do not have anything to compare them with, I cannot judge their efficiency on the relative scale. My wife says she still can hear the sound in the room below, which means they are not 100% effective in cancelling out vibrations. I do not know if alternatives in the same price range would be better. Since front leg of the Kickr Bike is flat and wide, it takes two 4" flat pads, so the range of options of what I can use is somewhat limited, for my purposes.Overall, so far so good, I think it was the case of "money well spent". A lower noise level in the kickr room itself (apparently, vibrations of the floor created sound in the room where I exercised) was an unexpected, but welcome bonus to reduction of noise downstairs.

I use this to cut down the vibration on my 3D printer, and it works great! This would also work great for anything where you need to decrease vibration.