RINGMAT DOMES
Use RINGMAT DOMES under loudspeakers, turntables, CD players (also
DVD, SACD, and all transports, DACs, etc.), amplifiers, tuners,
video machines, all other items of hi-fi or A/V equipment, and all
supporting platforms, shelves etc.
RINGMAT DOMES can be used on their own and will generally outperform
most other isolation point support products. They perform even
better in conjunction with
STATFEET. Nevertheless, for best results directly under
speakers and equipment, they should be used with RINGMAT FEET (which
include a STATFOOT with every set).
When used in conjunction with RINGMAT FEET, DOMES can enable
loudspeakers to provide a sound quality that is superior to that
using traditional spikes. This concept was first passed to us by the
Danish hi-fi manufacturer Holfi, when they were trying the RINGMAT
FEET under loudspeakers, but they needed an additional component to
fit between the underside of the speaker and the top of the FEET.
RINGMAT DOMES were conceived as being the best solution, whereupon
it was then established that they outperformed cones and most other
forms of isolation point support under all sorts of components and
in the support of platforms, shelving systems, etc.
Each DOME is made of compressed cork. It has the shape and
appearance of a cone but without a ‘point’ at the top. There are
three sizes, Mini, Small and Large, available in sets of 3 or 4.
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Small Ringmat Domes
For weights up to 39kg, the Small DOMES
have a nominal diameter of 42mm and a height of approx. 19mm.
For weights up to 69kg, the Large DOMES have a nominal diameter of
56mm and a height of approx. 25mm.
Where a lower profile is required, use the Mini DOMES. These have a
nominal diameter of 21mm and a height of approx. 9.5mm. Although
noted for weights up to 13kg, in practice we have been using them
for much heavier weights, up to 69kg, but with some loss of shape.
However, from the sonic point of view, they do not generally provide
the same level of sound quality as the Small DOMES when used
underneath equipment.
Nevertheless, it is difficult to be categorical about which size of
Dome produces the best sonic performance. A number of factors can
come into play. For example, when used on glass shelves, the large
Domes can seem to provide the best sound because they appear to be
able to absorb so much more of the ‘ringing’ resonance one otherwise
gets when using glass as a support surface.
Whilst using three DOMES instead of four may sometimes result in a
superior sound quality, such arrangements are less secure. This is a
particularly important consideration with regard to loudspeakers.
Therefore, when considering whether to use three or four DOMES, bear
in mind the increased risk of accident when using three DOMES.
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