IsoAcoustics launches neighbor-friendly Aperta Sub isolator (1 Viewer)

[Martin Dew]

IsoAcoustics has announced the availability today of the Aperta Sub for $149.99, an isolation stand designed for subwoofers weighing up to 80 pounds (36.3 kg). As well as enabling “greater bass definition”, the unit should ensure “less complaints” from neighbors. IA adds that because we are hard-wired to pick up bass rhythms over other tones, the energy from a subwoofer is more likely to disturb others nearby.
The new base should also be responsible for tighter bass response and better clarity. By decoupling a subwoofer from its supporting surface, the Aperta Sub prevents a physical transfer of energy through the
supporting structure. The design consists of both top and bottom isolators, each connected by rigid frames forming a stable base which lifts the subwoofer off the floor. Furthermore, ‘aperta’ meaning open in Italian, refers to the stylized open-space form, which the company says complements its surroundings...

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[ManW_TheUncool]

Hmmm... anyone actually tried (or planning to try) this?

IF it really works well, I could probably use this in my new space... though my Hsu VTF-3 Mk5 just exceeds its handling limit at 85lb... But maybe I could switch to a lighter, more compact (and possibly more musical) sub like an SVS SB-3000, if this really works, and just leave the Hsu w/ the old setup (and save some moving effort as well)...

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