Auralex SUBDUDE-HT Acoustic Subwoofer Pad

Q: Moving to top floor apartment with Pioneer SW-8-K. Is this overkill or even needed for such a small sub? Better/cheaper alternatives for an 8"?

I don't think of this product as a way to prevent sound from moving through the building, but as a way of preventing unwanted room modes from 'muddying" the low frequencies. I have a number of these both the full size and the smaller version you are looking at and they do a tremendous job of adding clarity to the low frequencies, but I can still hear the bass downstairs in my basement. I would highly recommend the product, but I don't think it's going to prevent your neighbors from getting upset if you watch a Marvel film at a fairly loud level. Hope this helps.

Q: Is there really much of a difference between the Subdude and Ampdude? Minus looks of course.

I'm not sure what ampdude is doing, subdude's foam seems to be proprietary. Meaning that r and d developed for this product seem to do something with the sound waves. That being said this design seems to bring a noticeable difference when placed under the sub.

Q: Will this reduce the amount of bass that travels downstairs when my subwoofer is upstairs?

They should. If you have them on a wooden floor you can feel and hear the bass throughout the house. Resting your sub on it should reduced the boominess.I had the opposite problem. I had 2 Laradigm subs on my basement, resting in thin carpet on concrete. My bass was completely gone. The bass indidnhave was bloated and boomy. I added 2 of these and all of a sudden I could hear and feel my bass again. Best money I ever spent. I would also recommend the Auralex mopad for your center channel

Q: If my subwoofer is 18 inches deep and this platform is 15 - is 1 1/2 inches overhang on the front and back going to be an issue?

Overhang won't be an issue as long as the spikes or whatever supports are used to hold the sub up off the ground will sit on the ampdude.

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Brand
Auralex
Speaker Maximum Output Power
300 Pounds
Frequency Response
1000000 MHz
Connectivity Technology
Auxiliary
Audio Output Mode
Surround

📏18-inch subwoofer diameter

🔇Minimizes sound transmission to neighbors

🛑Reduces structural vibration & resonance

Frequently Bought Together

Auralex SubDude HT

SVS SoundPath Subwoofer Isolation System, 4-Pack

Description

🎧 Elevate your bass game—feel every beat, not the buzz!

NEIGHBOR FRIENDLY - Keeps your bass booming without disturbing your surroundings
PRECISION ISOLATION - Separates your subwoofer from the floor for crystal-clear bass clarity
RESONANCE REDUCTION - Dramatically cuts down muddy sound and unwanted vibrations
UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY - Perfectly pairs with gaming consoles, TVs, and home theaters
ENHANCED BASS TRANSPARENCY - Expands low-frequency response for immersive audio depth

The Auralex SUBDUDE-HT is an 18-inch acoustic subwoofer pad designed to isolate your subwoofer from the floor, reducing structural vibrations and resonance. It enhances low-frequency clarity and minimizes sound transmission to neighbors, making it ideal for gaming, home theater, and TV setups.

Specifications

Batteries Required	No
Subwoofer Diameter	18 Inches
Speaker Surround Sound Channel Configuration	5.1
Brand	AURALEX
Color	Black
Manufacturer	Auralex
Item Model Number	SUBDUDE_HT
Size	1¾" x 22" x 18"
Connectivity Technology	Auxiliary
Compatible Devices	Gaming Console, Television, Home Theater
Mounting Type	Floor Standing
Included Components	SubDude-HT
Product Dimensions	45.72 x 55.88 x 4.45 cm; 4.08 kg
Item Weight	4.08 kg

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Moving to top floor apartment with Pioneer SW-8-K. Is this overkill or even needed for such a small sub? Better/cheaper alternatives for an 8"?

Is there really much of a difference between the Subdude and Ampdude? Minus looks of course.

Will this reduce the amount of bass that travels downstairs when my subwoofer is upstairs?

If my subwoofer is 18 inches deep and this platform is 15 - is 1 1/2 inches overhang on the front and back going to be an issue?

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