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1: Hip Joints! (16.90)
Posted by bluenose on 2004-07-21, 10:12:06 (142.177.93.237)
Is it possible to still get the instructions to make these Hip Joints? I've been making my own "smitty balls", a daruma knock-off. Will these Hip Joints support 70lb speakers on wood floors covered wi .......
2: I also would like to acquire the plans for Hip Joints (16.90)
Posted by theophile on 2004-08-10, 19:52:20 (144.137.141.121)
I,ve experimented with el cheapo DIY's,and would now like to get serious and try to get made a set of Hip Joints as close as possible to the specific design. Would it also be possible to have a Hip J .......
3: What the f**k are hip joints? (16.64)
Posted by Aurum on 2004-09-25, 03:20:59 (61.68.63.189)
Have been reading posts about hip joints but cannot say I've laid eyes on them. Yes Yes I know hip joints hold your leggies up, but please forgive me I'm from downunder. regards Ian .......
4: Re: Rollerblock Jr. sure look like Hip Joints to me (16.56)
Posted by KERSHON on 2002-07-26, 17:44:16 (24.61.234.158)
Hello, I have never heard of "Hip Joints"? I have been in audio for many years and I am an avid "Accessories" lunatic and own every bearing product available today, less the TriOrbs and these Hip Join .......
5: Them ain't Hip Joints! (16.04)
Posted by bdiament on 2002-08-19, 05:57:31 (199.93.0.66)
Hi Tinman, Apparently my earlier post wasn't clear. What you are describing are most definitely not Hip Joints. The name "Hip Joints" refers to a very specific roller bearing design which is mine . It .......
6: Hip Joints etc. (15.64)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-10-11, 06:05:28 (12.149.8.201)
Hi MTZ, "It's just like most roller bearings but without the top cup." This is true in a general sense but Hip Joints were conceived with a wider, shallower bowl shape than other designs. While the .......
7: Re: Rollerblock Jr. sure look like Hip Joints to me (15.27)
Posted by bdiament on 2002-07-22, 09:02:45 (199.93.0.66)
Hi Norm, The original Rollerblock is patented. Whether the item about the "rolling member in a depression" (which is where Hip Joints and many other designs would come in to this) is enough to make Hi .......
8: Correct answer is... (15.09)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-10-06, 06:37:54 (12.149.8.201)
Hi MTZ, Your answer is not completely correct in its description of what Hip Jointsİ are. Hip Jointsİ are a roller bearing of a specific design. See the link below for my description, already posted. .......
9: Re: Hip Joints (long) (14.94)
Posted by bdiament on 2002-09-01, 11:40:32 (12.88.88.74)
Hi Slant, "The rolling balls in the hip joints accomplish method 2. They do so in the two horizontal planes of motion. Air isolation accomplishes this in the vertical dimension." Actually, I'd say t .......
10: Re: Sorry to keep asking, but (14.54)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-06-01, 11:21:38 (68.192.130.157)
Hi Ralph, No problem. When I had a carpet in my listening room, which covered a concrete slab floor, I used Hip Joints directly on the carpet. The carpet I had was an industrial type. If the one you .......
11: Re: Hip Jointsİ: plans and sourcing materials (14.51)
Posted by bdiament on 2003-05-15, 09:31:56 (12.88.204.154)
Hi Fred, Looks like others beat me to it in mentioning smallparts.com as a source for the balls. "And what about the concave devices upon which the bearings rest?" These are the Hip Joints © . .......
12: Re: Sorry! Question about Hip Joints materials.... (14.38)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-09-26, 06:42:03 (68.192.130.157)
Hi transmissionfluid, Hip Joints are a specific design made of specific materials. In other words, they are a particular variation on the roller bearing theme. The materials were chosen after research .......
13: Sorry! Question about hip joints materials.... (14.32)
Posted by transmissionfluid on 2004-09-26, 06:28:54 (69.141.123.105)
Hi, Sorry about dropping off the radar... all this is a hobby that I sometimes just don't have enough time for. The post I just made is related to the hip joints thing. Is aircraft aluminum a good mat .......
14: Re: What are your thoughts on the Tungsten Carbide bearings?... (14.31)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-09-29, 17:03:37 (68.192.130.157)
Hi Wellfed, No doubt, Tungsten Carbide outperforms Chrome steel. The expense becomes a consideration however, when you have every component in your system, including speakers and power conditioner, at .......
15: Re: Hip Joints (long) (14.30)
Posted by geoffkait on 2002-09-02, 05:35:03 (66.44.59.78)
Directions of motion for Hip Joints: maybe more than you realize... :-) .......
16: Re: Hip Jointsİ specs on the way (14.30)
Posted by Localfavorites on 2004-06-07, 16:05:14 (205.188.116.9)
Barry - Could you please send me your instructions for your Hip-Joints. Thanks. .......
17: Re: Them ain't Hip Joints (and beware of glass) (14.30)
Posted by Tinman on 2002-08-12, 13:23:04 (65.166.69.166)
Can I get a set of hip joints(just the bases)? How much($)? .......
18: By the way... (14.24)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-01-31, 09:29:55 (12.149.8.201)
Hip Jointsİ are a copyrighted name,design. Their proper designation is "Hip Joints", not "hipjoints". .......
19: hip joints (14.24)
Posted by xero on 2004-07-12, 12:53:15 (63.198.79.2)
Barry can you forward specs. on hip joints? thanks in advance everard .......
20: Hip Joints DO NOT send any payments!!!!! for group purchase (14.24)
Posted by John PA on 2004-10-18, 12:23:35 (204.68.32.6)
I have been informed by the company that was to make the Hip Joints that due to patents on devices that are close to the Hip Joints that they will not manufacture these. I am sorry for this but with s .......
21: Specs for Barry's Hip joints (14.20)
Posted by smuttner on 2004-06-06, 19:07:35 (24.66.94.142)
Where do I find instructions to make a set of hip joints? .......
22: Re: Request for hip-joints (14.18)
Posted by blackvelvet on 2004-10-25, 03:54:40 (196.35.80.136)
Could you also please send me the specs for the hip-joints. Good luck. Thank you Stephan .......
23: Re: Construction of hip joints (14.18)
Posted by bdiament on 2002-08-07, 05:18:54 (199.93.0.66)
Hi Randy, Since I haven't heard 2024 aluminum Hip Joints I can't comment on the material. What I can say is, assuming you got a good match for the shape I described, smoothness of the bowl is the high .......
24: Re: Wellfed, how are you progressing on the Hip Joints group purchase? (14.13)
Posted by DortoH on 2004-10-08, 16:41:42 (142.161.74.44)
Can someone tell me what these hip joints are? I take it we are not talking in medical terms :) .......
25: Re: Rollerblock Jr. sure look like Hip Joints to me (14.11)
Posted by Norm on 2002-07-22, 08:52:26 (4.63.101.27)
Are you saying Symposium has a patent on Rollerblocks? This idea has been around for years; how can this be? I do not know what hip joints have to do with it, however. Certainly there is nothing new t .......
26: Re: Specs for Barry's Hip joints (14.03)
Posted by zx75 on 2004-06-08, 05:45:09 (206.45.95.1)
I would like a copy of the instructions for the hip joints. My email address is: jcwilson"at"mts.net Thanks! .......
27: E-mail about Hip Joints is on the way (13.95)
Posted by bdiament on 2003-02-08, 11:29:04 (12.78.219.121)
Hi Jim, I've e-mailed you some information about Hip Joints. Hope it proves useful. Happy Listening! Barry .......
28: * * * * Hip Joints: the Coda* * * * (13.87)
Posted by Julien43 on 2004-10-26, 23:29:03 (66.157.123.68)
Barry I'd like to thank your for your generosity. I hope this situation reverses itself, so everyone who wishes to try your Hip Jointsİ has the oppertunity. Julien "There's someone in my head, but it' .......
29: Re: Hip Joints! (13.87)
Posted by oddmanout on 2004-07-22, 06:48:28 (66.185.84.199)
I too have noticed improvements with roller bearings under components. Could you please send the specs of your hip joints to me as well? I am very interested in trying them under my Maggies (SMG's). T .......
30: Re: joints for the people!... and thanks.. (13.78)
Posted by lowebyrrd on 2004-10-19, 12:08:15 (67.192.169.237)
Glad your hip joints are happy! Your efforts are appreciated. Here's my address, just remove 'hip': rdromgoolehip@msn.com. Thanks so much Barry..LB .......
31: Re: Them ain't Hip Joints (and beware of glass) (13.78)
Posted by bdiament on 2002-08-13, 04:52:53 (199.93.0.66)
Hi Tinman, I can't speak for the future but at this time, the only way to get Hip Joints is to make some or have some made for you. Happy Listening! Barry .......
32: Hip Jointsİ specs on the way (13.69)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-03-16, 03:42:02 (68.192.130.157)
Hi y, A copy of the Hip Jointsİ specs has been sent to you. Happy Listening! Barry .......
33: Attention Hip Joints users (13.66)
Posted by bdiament on 2002-11-06, 11:30:55 (199.93.0.66)
To all who've requested a copy of the Hip Joints specs and have had some made: I am in the process of assembling a web site where others will be able to read about Hip Joints and get a copy of the spe .......
34: Re: What Hip Jointsİ are (13.63)
Posted by Jim G on 2004-09-25, 08:05:05 (24.64.223.203)
May I have the spec.s for the hip joints? Regards, Jim .......
35: Sure (13.62)
Posted by bdiament on 2003-01-02, 17:22:05 (12.88.100.53)
Hi Angus, "If I would be asked to give a reason for why it sounds better, I think it would have more to do with it being similar to a spike mount." The small contact surface is something the Hip Joi .......
36: Re: Hip joints? nt (13.61)
Posted by Loan Arranger on 2002-09-01, 13:26:10 (66.74.100.153)
See my post below about, 6 threads down, and/or do a search using hip joints. Bdiament is the originator of this particulr design and will share the specs if e-mailed. Enjoy! .......
37: Request for HIP Joints Plans Please (13.61)
Posted by Ninjakat on 2004-10-19, 09:30:16 (198.148.166.5)
Hi Barry, Would you mind sending me a set of your HIP Joints plans? Thanks! Keith K .......
38: ("Hip Joints") Not yet... (13.59)
Posted by bdiament on 2001-07-18, 07:49:25 (199.93.0.66)
A few weeks ago, I put up a post asking if anyone wanted to go in on having some made. Only one person replied but wanted them for less than the $100 (per set of 3) I mentioned. I now have all the set .......
39: Re: Use archives for "Hip Joints" discussions nt (13.56)
Posted by jandkdon on 2006-01-23, 18:00:27 (68.78.151.162)
Can anyone email me the spec's for the hip joints? TIA Jim .......
40: Hip joints , any information available ? (13.55)
Posted by horst on 2004-05-02, 22:49:00 (68.161.57.236)
I heard a lot about the hip joints isolation devices on this boards, are there pictures, instructions or even a website about them anywhere ? Thanks in advance Horst .......
41: Hip Joints (13.43)
Posted by dbrotzen on 2004-07-21, 14:48:40 (195.159.128.34)
Hi Barry, Could you e-mail me the specs for the Hip Joints as well? I've really enjoyed reading all your posts - on your Enjoyourshelf and others as well- I've learned a lot through them. Thanks and v .......
42: Smaller bowls (13.37)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-08-12, 02:49:50 (68.192.130.157)
Hi Wellfed, From the photo and description on FIM's site, it believe their devices have smaller (i.e. less wide) "bowls" than Hip Joints do. While I can't absolutely say for sure, based on their spec .......
43: Re: Request for hip-joints (13.33)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-10-26, 07:09:51 (12.149.8.201)
Hi Doug, Please see my post above entitiled "Hip Joints: the Coda". Thanks for your interest and I hope you understand after reading the post. Happy Listening! Barry .......
44: Hip Joints: What's in a name? (13.30)
Posted by bdiament on 2002-08-07, 05:14:43 (199.93.0.66)
Hi David, "Unfortunately his shallow cup is totally out of kilter with the design of a real hip joint, artificial or otherwise, which is a pity because I suspect that Barry's design may well work bet .......
45: What Hip Jointsİ are (13.17)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-10-14, 07:10:37 (12.149.8.201)
Hi DortoH, From the not-yet-up web page: Hip Jointsİ are small devices that act as "footers" (i.e. adjunct feet) for your audio and video components. Their purpose is to provide isolation (in the hor .......
46: Re: Hip Joints & the Enjoyyourshelf Rack (13.15)
Posted by bdiament on 2002-07-02, 14:05:37 (12.88.88.82)
Hi bilbobaggins, I have not applied for a patent on the Hip Joints (though a second patent attorney is being consulted). I don't know if I'll ever get to sell Hip Joints but I am considering a small b .......
47: Looking for Machinist Referral for Hip Joints (13.11)
Posted by Fullrun on 2004-03-02, 12:33:06 (68.38.208.44)
Would appreciate knowing if anyone has found a qualified machinist who does a quality job in making Barry's Hip Joints. (at a cost effective price.) Had one and he went overboard on the pricing. Pleas .......
48: Does Anyone Have A Resource for "Hip Joints" (13.08)
Posted by Fullrun on 2004-02-10, 14:18:19 (68.38.208.44)
Would appreciate if anyone has a resource that is currently making "hip joints". I did have one. Unfortunately, he decided to double his price forcing me to look elsewhere. Referrals would be greatly .......
49: Re: stacked symposium (12.98)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-04-03, 10:47:51 (68.192.130.157)
Hi y, "Theoretically. But have you actually tried it?" Theoretically and really. Yes I have tried it both with Rollerblocks and with Hip Joints. "Off topic: Barry, have you tried the symposium jr' .......
50: Re: Hip Joints! (12.95)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-07-21, 10:43:00 (12.149.8.201)
Hi Boyd, The specs and a few pictures are on the way. As the the weight Hip Joints will support, I don't have a precise number but have been using them under my Magnepans as well as under my power amp .......
51: Re: * * * To all requesting Hip Joints specs * * * (12.92)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-10-26, 07:03:40 (12.149.8.201)
Hi KKM, I'm sorry to say things have changed in the past day. Please see my post above entitled "* * * *Hip Joints: the Coda * * * *". Thanks for your interest but as you'll read, my feelings have cha .......
52: What Hip Jointsİ are (12.92)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-09-25, 06:39:41 (68.192.130.157)
Hi Ian, From the not-yet-up web page: Hip Jointsİ are small devices that act as "footers" (i.e. adjunct feet) for your audio and video components. Their purpose is to provide isolation (in the horiz .......
53: Re: are speaker hip joints going in the wrong direction? (12.91)
Posted by pburke on 2003-05-14, 19:03:28 (24.196.140.62)
check out the post linked below .......
54: A note on Hip Joints (12.87)
Posted by bdiament on 2003-02-22, 11:47:51 (12.78.218.70)
Hi Julien, For those who may not be familiar with them, Hip Joints © are not for sale anywhere. The design specifications have been given to folks for free (for their own personal, non-commercia .......
55: Re: * * * * Hip Joints: the Coda* * * * (12.76)
Posted by Mr. Walker on 2004-10-26, 09:25:03 (217.75.7.2)
Barry, Aren't you throwing out the baby with the bath water? Why not continue to provide Hip Joints specs to interested hobbyists privately, just not in the context of this explictly non-commercial fo .......
56: Them ain't Hip Joints (and beware of glass) (12.55)
Posted by bdiament on 2002-08-12, 12:02:24 (199.93.0.66)
Hi Tinman, Hip Joints is the name I came up with for my particular design for roller bearing footers. Hip Joints have a very specific construction and shape. Drawer pulls are most deinintely not Hip J .......
57: Re: Hip Joints (12.54)
Posted by bdiament on 2002-07-24, 03:50:14 (199.93.0.66)
Hi Julien, At one time I was considering a business for distributing Hip Joints but a conversation with a patent attorney made me feel I'd be vulnerable to a lawsuit from Symposium. That's why I began .......
58: Go "topless" (12.46)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-10-15, 06:13:37 (12.149.8.201)
Hi Bob, "Out of curiosity, I'm assuming a set consists of (3) cups and (3) balls. Any break if a person wants upper and lower cups?" I designed Hip Joints for "topless" use, since the additional top .......
59: Anyone interested in Hip Joints? (12.41)
Posted by bdiament on 2001-09-27, 07:05:21 (199.93.0.66)
Comparative listening tests (i.e. "shootout") to occur this weekend. So far, in the informal tests, Hip Joints (in 7075 aluminum; steel sounds "harder" and works better for the balls) have offered the .......
60: Hip Joints? (12.34)
Posted by Sushii on 2005-04-26, 20:53:31 (80.169.167.2)
Hello all, I am a new comer here, upon reading the achives, one DIY design interests me alot, it is the Hip Joints... I would love to try to make it for my own use. I tried to email Barry but his emai .......
61: Re: Any opinions on the AudioSonix Tightropes devices? (12.34)
Posted by Julien43 on 2003-02-22, 01:46:20 (170.224.224.134)
I agree, these are much too expensive, and you don't even know if they will produce a benificial effect in "your" system. Do a search for 'Hip Joints". These isolation devices actually work, unlike ot .......
62: Re: Hip Jointsİ: plans and sourcing materials (12.33)
Posted by bdiament on 2003-05-15, 12:04:52 (12.88.209.251)
Hi Pete, Yes, I have a set made of 6061. They beat the pants off the commercial rollers I've heard but I still feel the 7075 version of Hip Jointsİ sound a little bit better. If 6061 is that much easi .......
63: Re: Hip Joints: plans and sourcing materials (12.14)
Posted by pburke on 2003-05-14, 11:14:12 (144.92.164.196)
I need 12 "hip joints" for 4 components, so - so the tungsten balls would be over $100 for me. On the other hand - yes, that is a good price. I've seen much higher prices for each item before. the mac .......
64: Re: Anyone seen the FIM(First Impression Music)Isolation bearings? (12.12)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-10-21, 15:08:43 (68.192.130.157)
Hi Mr. Walker, "In any case, group buyers should note that the only reason they can get the specs to make Hip Joints in bulk is because the designer thought about doing the same thing and took a pass .......
65: Hip Joints: A Disappointing Road Block (12.04)
Posted by bdiament on 2001-10-03, 16:51:24 (12.88.115.160)
Thanks to all those who expressed an interest in Hip Joints (my roller bearing design). I have just consulted with a patent attorney who advised against my selling them and as a result, I am not going .......
66: Re: A Machinist Referral Needed For Barry's Hip Jointsİ (12.03)
Posted by bdiament on 2003-10-05, 07:48:53 (12.88.85.254)
Hi Dominguez, Visco elastic materials don't have the same kind of (very low frequency) resonant characteristics that Hip Joints © or air bearings do. In my experience, while they offer some "iso .......
67: Hip Joints: Specifications for DIYers (12.01)
Posted by bdiament on 2001-10-06, 06:29:15 (12.88.87.161)
For those who would like to make their own Hip Joints or have them made, I've tried to post the specs (which I'd brought to my machinist) but haven't been able to paste the drawings into this message. .......
68: Mr. Walker I think you are confused... (11.99)
Posted by Wellfed on 2004-10-23, 10:14:41 (24.116.190.59)
on the Symposium/Hip Joint roller bearing subject. Symposium brought a product to market called Roller Blocks Barry then designed Hip Joints Symposium then introduced a new product call Roller Block J .......
69: Re: Specs for Barry's Hip joints (Please Read) (11.99)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-06-08, 04:58:12 (12.149.8.201)
To all who are interested in Hip Joints for their own personal use: In order to send the specs (and some pictures), I need an email address. I don't know how (or if it is possible) to send attachment .......
70: Re: Request for hip-joints (11.98)
Posted by natemil on 2004-10-24, 17:10:46 (68.89.91.58)
Please also forward me info on hip-joint. Thanks, Doug .......
71: Re: Hip Joints (11.98)
Posted by dbrotzen on 2004-07-15, 15:57:21 (195.159.128.34)
Hi Barry, I wonder if you could send the hip joint specs to a tweaker in Stockholm, Sweden. Thank you! Very best regards, David .......
72: Hip Joints: plans and sourcing materials (11.72)
Posted by drumminman on 2003-05-14, 07:37:04 (152.2.223.8)
This post is for Barry and anyone else out there who can help me with constructing hip joints. I have a pretty good idea from reading previous posts how people are building and utilizing these, but wh .......
73: Re: Barry, try my patented Hip Joints under your traps. (11.72)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-04-28, 07:28:17 (12.149.8.201)
Hi bartc, I don't get the title. ? As to the skeptics, I don't even try to convince them. I think this is something one has to come to on their own. Arguing with the skeptics is like arguing about rai .......
74: Re: Seismic Isolation for Loudspeakers (Bound and Gagged No More!) (11.67)
Posted by Angus Mitchell on 2002-12-30, 20:38:00 (205.138.22.100)
"I believe the very low resonant frequency of the Hip Joints comes into play. With a resonance well below what the speaker (or even a good sub) will produce, the Hip Joints don't respond. They only ro .......
75: Enjoyyourshelf & Hip Joints info please (11.59)
Posted by spinitch on 2004-06-08, 23:29:51 (211.4.243.220)
I am new to this forum. Have read numerous posts involving Barry as well as some of his innovations. Unfortunately there are so many posts I am having trouble finding a picture or info how to buy, and .......
76: * * * To all requesting Hip Joints specs * * * (11.57)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-10-25, 05:20:18 (12.149.8.201)
Please don't post a request for Hip Joints specs without supplying a valid email address to which I can send them. The specs are in the form of a pdf attachment. I don't know how (or if it is possible .......
77: Thanks for the thought (11.54)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-10-17, 06:14:57 (68.192.130.157)
Hi Peter, "$50 for a set better include a $10 royalty to Barry." Thank you for the kind thought but I don't want anyone to get the wrong idea. I have not made and have no intention of making any mon .......
78: Re: DIY Hip Jointsİ (11.50)
Posted by bdiament on 2003-05-12, 05:08:16 (199.93.0.66)
Hi Horn150, I believe you might find pertinent information in the link I've posted below. BTW, Hip Joints © (the name I gave to my roller bearing design) are DIY devices since they aren't sold c .......
79: Got your email (11.47)
Posted by E-Stat on 2004-06-01, 06:41:34 (24.99.71.139)
Barry, I have one more question. Your picture is self-explanatory as how to suspend components. As for speakers, however, how many hip-joints do you need? My 95 lb. Acoustats have a flat rectangular o .......
80: Re: Hip Joint (reducing rolling reistance) (11.45)
Posted by pburke on 2004-03-19, 16:05:01 (24.196.140.180)
take a look at my CD player about half way down the page. I got better and better results by making the base of it smoother and harder. Right now I use a highly polished 1/4" 7075 aluminum plate above .......
81: Re: What Hip Jointsİ are (11.43)
Posted by Archie F on 2004-09-26, 10:25:24 (66.69.172.197)
Barry, Please e-mail the Hip Joint specs and jpegs to me. archief62@yahoo.com Thanks, Archie .......
82: Re: Hip Joint (reducing rolling reistance) (11.37)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-03-19, 09:51:01 (12.149.8.201)
Hi y, Hip Joints (or any roller bearings) need a smooth, rigid contact surface in order to perform their best. In cases where a component has a textured casing, some have found it useful to emply smal .......
83: hip jionts (11.33)
Posted by STatum on 2004-05-16, 11:13:38 (198.81.26.7)
I am interested in your Hip Joints. Could I get the spec for the aluminum design so I can take it to a machinist? I have put rope caulk in my Sony DCP-NS755V and liked the results. Thanks for your hel .......
84: Re: Barry mount (plus Enjoyyourshelfİ and Hip Jointsİ availability) (11.28)
Posted by bdiament on 2003-03-26, 10:44:54 (199.93.0.66)
Hi illini_skn, Interesting. "Can I ask about your progress with consumer availability of the hipjoints, etc?" I don't yet have any news on availability of the Enjoyyourshelf © rack. I promise .......
85: Re: Hip Joints (11.27)
Posted by bdiament on 2002-04-02, 05:35:35 (199.93.0.66)
"How do these hip joints look? Did you get clearly audible improvements with the higher radii? And what did you do about the polish / finish and alu wear?" I'd be happy to e-mail you a copy of the s .......
86: Re: Mr. Walker I think you are confused... (11.21)
Posted by Mr. Walker on 2004-10-23, 13:52:07 (213.94.147.201)
Wellfed, this is exactly correct. Just donât tell Barry that his Hip Joints are ânearly identicalâ to the Rollerblock Jrs., or heâll have a hemorrhage. The argument goes like this: Rollerblock Jrs. ( .......
87: Rollerblock Jr. sure look like Hip Joints to me (11.20)
Posted by bdiament on 2002-07-22, 08:20:01 (199.93.0.66)
Hello all, Just saw the new (August 2002) Stereophile and saw an ad on page 113 for what they're calling "Rollerblock Jr." Sure looks like Hip Joints to me. A few of my older posts for reference: Roll .......
88: Re: Dirumas/Hipjoints - it's in the can (11.19)
Posted by bdiament on 2003-05-27, 04:37:47 (199.93.0.66)
Hi Owen, Good try but while the shape is interesting, soda (or "pop") cans are too soft to support most audio/video gear. Also, they wouldn't be Hip Joints © unless they are made according to my .......
89: Re: impressions of hip joints (11.19)
Posted by bdiament on 2002-08-08, 07:32:19 (199.93.0.66)
Hi Randy, "A couple of days ago, I listened to HJs by themselves, versus HJs/pods, and found the biggest difference was in dynamics and bass. The HJs/pods did better in both of these areas." Are you .......
90: Re: Hip Jointİ (reducing rolling reistance) (11.17)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-03-19, 17:08:34 (68.192.130.157)
Hi Len, The reason for Hip Jointsİ in sets of three is because that is the minimum number required to determine a plane. It is easier to ensure solid contact with three than it would be with four. Al .......
91: Re: Construction of hip joints (11.09)
Posted by JerryG on 2002-08-07, 13:15:47 (12.88.120.166)
The plastic on the socket side of an artificial hip joint is made out of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene. The metal ball is chrome cobalt. The inner diameter of the plastic matches the outer .......
92: Re: Hip Jointsİ specs (11.09)
Posted by pburke on 2004-01-06, 10:18:56 (144.92.164.196)
just to chime in - I've been doing a DIY cheap version of Barry's hip joints and thought things were darn good (they were), but recently I found a source for a set of true 7075 aluminum hip joints mac .......
93: Barry: Can you please email me the hip joints as well? (11.04)
Posted by moz on 2004-06-13, 21:05:05 (203.131.106.140)
Hi Barry, Kindly email me the Hip joint specs as as well. Thanks mozilla168@hotpop.com .......
94: DIY HIP JOINTS (10.95)
Posted by horn150 on 2003-05-11, 03:55:12 (62.147.105.65)
hello, I would like to try DIY hip joint, as described on this board but do not know what to use precisely to hold the 3 roller bearings in place. they would be used under very heavy speakers about 13 .......
95: impressions of hip joints (10.89)
Posted by RandyTsuch on 2002-08-07, 06:48:13 (216.193.9.28)
Ok, so here is my assessment of Bdiament?s hip joints. I tried the hip joints under my Sony CDP-8ES, which is about a 4 year old ES 5 disk changer. I have been using it for the last 2 months, after I .......
96: Re: Diyuma/hip joint ball and construction questions (10.88)
Posted by BJEFF on 2002-07-27, 09:22:35 (68.7.54.33)
Have used both the tungsten balls and chrome steel in my Hip Joints. I believe the investment in the tungsten balls is worth it. .......
97: Do the right thing (10.87)
Posted by bdiament on 2001-10-02, 12:42:00 (12.88.91.160)
hifitommy et al: I've been thinking about this and may find myself agreeing with you. I truthfully stated my intentions of NOT starting a business with Hip Joints. The responses I've received (in this .......
98: Hip Joint info (10.86)
Posted by LordCloud on 2005-04-05, 21:37:12 (67.41.160.40)
Hi bdiament, I know I'm pretty late to the party, but I would love some info on getting some of the Hip Joints. My email address is henri_tero@yahoo.com. Thanks in advance The music matters more than .......
99: Re: Inferences are not necessarily facts (10.81)
Posted by Mr. Walker on 2004-10-23, 08:29:22 (213.94.147.201)
Barry, The idea that thereâs more than meets the eye to the rollerblock âgroup buyâ seems to be gaining some traction here, so I guess I can leave off now. Let me just respond to some of your more cha .......
100: Re: Inferences are not necessarily facts (10.79)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-10-23, 08:05:19 (68.192.130.157)
Mr. Walker, "...you seem to be saying that while your design is based on the Rollerblocks..." "Seem to be"? Didn't we just finish talking about the differences between inferences and facts? My desig .......
101: Re: I also would like to acquire the plans for Hip Joints (10.79)
Posted by Kevin Fisher on 2004-08-11, 20:32:32 (68.170.43.54)
Hey Barry, I'll bite, can ya please send me hip joint plans too? kfisher at oakschristian.org Thanks boss, see you around 10:30... kf .......
102: Tubed component support question for vibration experts (10.67)
Posted by mitch2 on 2006-11-26, 08:49:46 (75.41.5.214)
Hello, I am considering options for support of my tubed preamp. The preamp is in a steel case with ventilation on both top and bottom (although there are solid metal areas on the bottom for placement .......
103: Re: DIY Symposium Rollerblock Series 2 please advise (10.60)
Posted by Julien43 on 2004-10-10, 10:52:33 (66.157.121.53)
I recommend that you get in on the HIP JOINTİ group purchase started with some threads below. IMHO, you won't achieve the same level of performance unless you better the Symposium design. I believe Hi .......
104: Re: Hip Joints! (10.52)
Posted by andyr on 2004-07-22, 04:18:31 (203.51.138.15)
Barry, Can you please explain what the point is of using these "hip-joints" underneath your Maggies (and also, what Maggies you have!!)? My listening room has an on-ground concrete slab and I have bel .......
105: Re: Hip Joint (reducing rolling reistance) (10.37)
Posted by Len on 2004-03-19, 13:30:23 (165.121.141.203)
Hi Barry, Why no discussion of downward pressure (weight) on the ball bearing and the size of the bearing. The use of smaller bearings and more than three hip joints should should serve to very e .......
106: Hip Jonts roller bearing isolators (10.35)
Posted by bdiament on 2001-10-01, 14:43:48 (12.88.90.242)
Regarding Hip Joints, although I have no intention of starting a business from this, I can have sets made. A set of three with chrome steel balls would be $100 (plus shipping). A set of three with tun .......
107: Re: Got your email (10.34)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-06-01, 08:32:43 (68.192.130.157)
Hi Ralph, Directly under my Maggies, the legs of which form an "H" shaped base, I'm using a 1" maple ply rectangle, the same dimensions as the H. Because the balls in Hip Joints would dig into the pla .......
108: Re: Hip Joints: Specifications for DIYers (10.33)
Posted by LarBO on 2001-10-11, 11:23:17 (137.131.192.76)
I'd love to see the specs.....and as detailed information as you can about putting them together. I've been following many of your threads, but haven't come across a post which really describes the "h .......
109: Re: bdiament - request for for Hip-joint plans (10.32)
Posted by mitch2 on 2004-09-06, 13:43:43 (12.75.98.67)
Hi Barry, I am gathering materials to make some diy symposium platform clones, and was considering the hip joints to place between the equipment and the platforms. I would appreciate also receiving th .......
110: DIY Enjoyyourshelf with Hip Joints project RFI (10.22)
Posted by spinitch on 2004-06-17, 07:21:08 (165.76.44.233)
Pondering building a DIY Enjoyyourshelf rack with the hip joints. Thanks to the helpful info from Barry! Well believe I can find a lathe to mfg the hip joints, thanks to my more mech inclined sister. .......
111: Re: Ethical Tweaks - respect to companies? (10.18)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-10-21, 14:45:14 (68.192.130.157)
Hi transmissionfluid, I believe you raise an interesting issue. Since you mentioned Hip Joints at the start of your post, I would take exception to the terms "copy" and "steal", also used in your post .......
112: Horns, Gatorboard, and Hip-joints... or perhaps Neuance (10.11)
Posted by Wellfed on 2004-09-08, 22:39:50 (24.116.190.59)
I have been considering using constrained layer platforms and roller bearings underneath my 150 lb Köchel horns (must be the night to brag about speaker weight). What are your thoughts on the matter? .......
113: Bruce Diamant or Barry Diament? (10.08)
Posted by bdiament on 2003-04-07, 06:32:15 (12.88.64.14)
Hi Len, Since you mention things I've posted about, espeically Hip Joints © , which are my creation, I assume you mean me, Barry Diament. (I don't know Bruce Diamant.) Assuming I'm correct about .......
114: Inner Tube Question(bdiament,Are You Out There?) (10.03)
Posted by smuttner on 2004-07-13, 18:18:47 (24.66.94.142)
I recently received my Hip Joint bases from my machinist,but I have no idea how much air to put in my inner tube(16X1.75/2.125). My question is how much height sould be between the shelf that the inne .......
115: Re: Much appreciated , Barry (10.03)
Posted by bdiament on 2003-02-03, 04:22:16 (199.93.0.66)
Hi Julien, I woke up this morning realizing you meant Power Cords. Also, I thought perhaps some kind of strain relief (e.g. anchoring the stiffer cords somewhere in the middle of their length) might h .......
116: Re: * * * * Hip Joints: the Coda* * * * (9.98)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-10-26, 10:04:02 (12.149.8.201)
Mr. Walker, Thank you for the encouraging words but let me ask you this: If Hip Joints are not a commercial product (they are not) and this is a forum for the free exchange of ideas between interested .......
117: Re: Group Purhase Ethics & Barry Diament's Hip Joints (9.91)
Posted by Rod M on 2004-10-28, 18:57:36 (204.94.81.82)
I've been on the edge of this issue for a long time. Honestly, I don't know all the history or the technical details. My father-in-law just got new knee joints. From what he claims, it's a lot more pa .......
118: Re: Hip Joints: plans and sourcing materials (9.90)
Posted by Brad V on 2003-05-14, 09:34:25 (167.64.47.32)
Hi Peter, 1/2" Tungsten Carbide ball bearings from McMaster-Carr Part Number 9598K3 $10.08 Each 2" Thick 1 foot long 7075 Aluminum Rod from McMaster-Carr Part Number 90465K191 $45.78 Each So, it wou .......
119: Re: I think it is sad you have allowed them to silence you!!! (9.89)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-10-26, 08:52:09 (12.149.8.201)
Hi Tom, Thank you for your encouraging words of support. They are appreciated more than you know. Please rest assured, the decision I made, as outlined in my post above, is my own and I have not "allo .......
120: No disrespect intended Barry! (9.89)
Posted by transmissionfluid on 2004-10-21, 18:29:22 (69.141.123.105)
Hi Barry, Thanks for the comments. Hope my post wasn't misleading - I was not singling out Hip Joints or trying to imply that they are in any way unethical. The people who have responded to this threa .......
121: Re: * * * * Hip Joints: the Coda* * * * (9.86)
Posted by Mr. Walker on 2004-10-27, 11:14:49 (217.75.7.2)
Barry, Iâll give you the benefit of the doubt and assume that the tone of some of my previous posts put you off to such an extent that you didn't read them. So let me sum up five points I think you a .......
122: Re: Inferences are not necessarily facts (9.79)
Posted by Mr. Walker on 2004-10-23, 04:23:14 (213.94.147.201)
Barry, There are tons of great classical and jazz reels that are essentially being tossed; the Stellavox is just a good excuse to rescue them. That, and sometimes I like to imagine motoring across the .......
123: Re: Hip Jointsİ: plans and sourcing materials (9.79)
Posted by pburke on 2003-05-15, 09:51:08 (144.92.164.196)
"P.S. Hip Jointsİ are made of 7075 aluminum for sonic reasons. Yes steel is harder but I don't believe it sounds as good." Did you ever experiment with lower grade aluminum? 6061 seems to be a lot eas .......
124: Hip Jointsİ specs on the way to you (9.77)
Posted by bdiament on 2003-11-10, 10:49:03 (12.149.8.201)
Hi bartc, The specs are on their way to you via email. I had mine made by a local machinist (who has since moved away) after pricing the job with several. You'll get some pretty weird quotes out there .......
125: Re: Component feet don't clear Hip Jointİ bearing - what to do (9.66)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-01-31, 09:28:02 (12.149.8.201)
Hi Alex, I don't think that should be a problem. The 5/8" bearing will sound a little bit different (the resonance will change with the added mass) but that difference will be insignificant, especiall .......
126: Re: joints for the people!... and thanks.. (9.65)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-10-19, 11:54:53 (12.149.8.201)
Hi lowebyrrd, "To bad about the clamp on your pursuit of happiness." You are mistaken. There is no "clamp" on my "pursuit of happiness". I have a dozen sets of Hip Joints, all in very happy use in m .......
127: Hip Joints shape (9.63)
Posted by bdiament on 2003-05-10, 06:38:14 (12.88.85.185)
Hi Peter, "Don't you think your machined aluminum dishes may work better if they sat in a gob of caulk, bonded to a 50 pound concrete slab below?" Hip Joints (my roller bearing design) have a flat b .......
128: Re: Hip Joints? (9.62)
Posted by zmanone on 2005-04-28, 04:54:33 (24.154.190.197)
Would you e-mail them to me also? Thanks. .......
129: You can also "roll" your own (9.56)
Posted by bdiament on 2001-11-12, 13:38:51 (12.88.90.252)
I have used Rollerblocks and Aurios. Both will provide wonderful sonic benefits. Between the two, I found the Rollerblocks to have a greater effect and unlike the Aurios, you don't have to perform pre .......
130: Re: Enjoyyourshelf rack (9.51)
Posted by bdiament on 2003-03-05, 05:40:03 (199.93.0.66)
Hi Julien, I haven't posted any details on my Enjoyyourshelf © rack beyond the original posts: Finally... the "Enjoyyourshelf" racks http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/tweaks/messages/62128.html T .......
131: Re: Rollerblock Jr. sure look like Hip Joints to me (9.49)
Posted by bjeff on 2002-07-22, 14:21:48 (209.232.73.38)
Do they own the patent, or is it just pending? .......
132: Re: Hip Jointsİ specs on their way (9.47)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-05-17, 08:55:05 (12.149.8.201)
On their way. Barry .......
133: Re: What Hip Jointsİ are (9.47)
Posted by Schilke B1 on 2004-09-25, 11:42:20 (64.75.181.220)
Ditto, me too. Thanks. .......
134: Re: Hip Joints. I'm in for 2 sets. Thanks NT (9.47)
Posted by Sidewinder on 2004-10-15, 11:17:50 (207.166.7.207)
. .......
135: Re: A Machinist Referral Needed For "Barry's HipJoints" (9.47)
Posted by bdiament on 2003-10-03, 04:07:34 (12.149.8.201)
Hi Larry, I had Hip Joints machined by a fellow who had a shop a couple of miles from my home. Unfortunately, he has since relocated out of state to live closer to where his extended family is. I'm su .......
136: Re: Seismic Isolation for Loudspeakers (Bound and Gagged No More!) (9.39)
Posted by bdiament on 2002-12-31, 06:54:51 (12.88.116.191)
Hi canuck, You are correct in your perception of what Hip Joints are: a ball in cup with a very low resonant frequency. I do not agree about cones providing "an impedence mismatch to the vibrations tr .......
137: Re: Hip Jointsİ specs (9.38)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-01-02, 06:15:51 (68.192.130.157)
I tried "take 2". Hopefully this time. If not, please post here again. B .......
138: Hip Jointsİ specs on the way (9.37)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-06-07, 07:07:33 (68.192.130.157)
They have been emailed to you. Barry .......
139: Re: Hip Jointsİ specs on the way (9.37)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-06-07, 16:32:42 (68.192.130.157)
Hi Localfavorites, They're on the way. Barry .......
140: Hip Joints (9.37)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-07-12, 13:37:10 (68.192.130.157)
Hi Everard, They're on the way. Enjoy, Barry .......
141: Re: Request for hip-joints (9.37)
Posted by natemil on 2004-10-26, 07:33:10 (216.167.156.114)
discusit@yahoo.com .......
142: Re: impressions of hip joints (9.37)
Posted by Im Hip on 2002-08-07, 20:16:39 (66.61.97.177)
These are supposed to be the best hips ... However, how the heck do I balance my equipment on them :) .......
143: Construction of hip joints (9.36)
Posted by RandyTsuch on 2002-08-06, 07:02:53 (216.193.21.22)
Here is my post on making/using Bdiament?s hip joints. First, I would like to thank Bdiament for sharing his design with me, and for his advice, as well as the advice of other inmates. The hip joints .......
144: Re: Hip Joints (long) (9.35)
Posted by bdiament on 2002-09-02, 09:22:40 (12.88.90.134)
Hi Geoff, Please elaborate. Barry .......
145: Hip Jointsİ info on the way (9.28)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-05-03, 04:21:00 (12.149.8.201)
Hi Horst, The information is on its way to you. Barry .......
146: Hip Jointsİ specs on the way (9.28)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-05-19, 04:17:16 (12.149.8.201)
Hi renart, They're on their way. Enjoy. Barry .......
147: Re: Hip Joints?specs on their way (9.28)
Posted by dens on 2004-05-19, 06:38:10 (203.78.69.76)
Very much would like to have further info from you. Thanks. dennischan2@hotmail.com .......
148: Re: Hip Jointsİ specs on the way (9.28)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-06-07, 11:14:24 (68.192.130.157)
Hi Andrew, They have been sent. Enjoy, Barry .......
149: Re: Hip Jointsİ specs on the way (9.28)
Posted by smuttner on 2004-06-07, 18:53:12 (24.66.94.142)
Thank you,Barry.I didn't have a clue before. .......
150: Barry, I have a question for you not related to the (9.28)
Posted by driver on 2004-10-15, 06:50:41 (70.16.225.94)
Hip Joints that I would like to ask via email .......
151: Re: Request for hip-joints (9.28)
Posted by habichuela77 on 2004-10-22, 20:30:05 (68.48.124.178)
Barry: Please copy me too. Thanks, Enrique .......
152: Re: Hip Joints? (9.28)
Posted by Sushii on 2005-04-29, 10:21:03 (219.78.232.109)
Could you send it again? I did not received anything... Thanks again nismo_gtr@hotmail.com .......
153: Re: Hip Joints for Maggies (9.28)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-07-22, 04:55:47 (12.149.8.201)
Hi Andy, "Can you please explain what the point is of using these "hip-joints" underneath your Maggies (and also, what Maggies you have!!)? My listening room has an on-ground concrete slab and I have .......
154: Re: Construction of hip joints (9.28)
Posted by Aragorn on 2002-08-06, 19:02:00 (129.94.6.30)
Dear All, Yes the new hips are spectacular in terms of advanced metallurgy, ceramics, plastics and machining. However they cost thousands to tens of thousands of dollars and have no function in terms .......
155: Re: Rollerblock Jr. sure look like Hip Joints to me (9.26)
Posted by bdiament on 2002-07-23, 04:04:33 (199.93.0.66)
Hi bjeff, They own a patent. Happy Listening! Barry .......
156: Hip Jointsİ specs (9.19)
Posted by bdiament on 2003-12-31, 14:20:23 (68.192.130.157)
I just sent an email mesage to you via the Asylum. Did it get through? Barry .......
157: Re: manufacturing hip joints (9.19)
Posted by illini_skn on 2004-08-11, 11:19:43 (130.126.55.78)
I would be very interested in at least 3 sets if you are considering getting a large order together. .......
158: Oh there you are... (9.19)
Posted by Wellfed on 2004-09-26, 06:20:50 (24.116.190.59)
Have you thought anymore about a group purchase of Hip Joints? I'd really like to see this get off the ground. Let me know if I can help in any way. .......
159: Barry, CousinDave would like the drawings for Hip Jointsİ (9.19)
Posted by Julien43 on 2004-09-26, 18:14:30 (66.157.114.218)
Thanks Julien "There's someone in my head, but it's not me" .......
160: Re: Hip Joints. I have a quote and the prototypes have been made. . (9.19)
Posted by driver on 2004-10-14, 18:37:10 (70.16.225.94)
I'm still in for one set & thanks for your effort! .......
161: Re: Hip Joints. I have a quote and the prototypes have been made. . (9.19)
Posted by Ninjakat on 2004-10-14, 23:25:37 (66.91.184.23)
Count me in for two sets please! Thanks! .......
162: Re: Hip Joints group purchase ++ Please Read ++ (9.19)
Posted by Fiddler on 2004-10-18, 09:33:06 (24.94.85.118)
"something smells rotten!!" Like what? .......
163: Re: Hip Joints? (9.19)
Posted by vinyl-addict on 2005-04-27, 11:10:09 (67.120.208.201)
I just emailed you the PDF file. Have fun. .......
164: Thanks Bruce... (9.19)
Posted by Wellfed on 2004-10-29, 13:05:04 (24.116.190.59)
I was hoping we'd get your input. It is VERY much appreciated. Considering the payback it doesn't make any sense to subject Audio Asylum to such concerns. Even if the payback were great it wouldn't be .......
165: Yes, pretty much anyway... (9.18)
Posted by Wellfed on 2006-07-03, 17:40:21 (216.129.176.108)
I will try the Timkens in conjunction with granite whenever, if ever, I acquire some. This was the recommendation Ric Cummins gave me when I first heard of the Timken use. They did a lot of wonderful .......
166: Sure, hop on (9.15)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-07-23, 15:39:35 (68.192.130.157)
Hi Joe, I've sent you an email message via the Asylum saying that I don't know how I can add attachments to intra-Asylum email. Since the specs will be added as a pdf attachment (along with a couple o .......
167: Re: Specs for Barry's Hip joints (9.10)
Posted by mab on 2004-06-08, 20:18:23 (66.68.126.20)
May I have a copy as well? mberendt"at"austin.rr.com .......
168: Re: Hip Joints. I have a quote and the prototypes have been made. . (9.10)
Posted by JimBop on 2004-10-14, 15:01:24 (67.21.31.36)
I'll definitely take one set. Jim .......
169: Re: Hip Joints. I have a quote and the prototypes have been made. . (9.10)
Posted by rross11 on 2004-10-15, 15:18:04 (68.204.162.206)
John, I would like to purchase 2 sets. .......
170: Re: * * * To all requesting Hip Joints specs * * * (9.10)
Posted by KKM on 2004-10-25, 11:29:50 (63.151.181.253)
Hi Barry, Could you also send to kkmui@yahoo.com. Thanks .......
171: Re: BARRY'S ECONOMICAL SIESMIC ISOLATION DIY (9.10)
Posted by zmanone on 2005-03-30, 21:19:59 (24.154.190.197)
Can you describe what Hip Joints are? .......
172: Re: deep end (9.10)
Posted by bdiament on 2003-01-01, 07:44:57 (12.88.100.92)
Hi Slant, I have a different take on it: I think the reason for the sonic benefits has much more to do with blocking vibes from entering the speaker/crossover than it does with blocking them from exit .......
173: Re: Hip Jointsİ specs (9.05)
Posted by illini_skn on 2004-01-02, 15:00:40 (130.126.55.78)
It worked!! Thanks Barry... I'll post regarding my progress on these Hipjoints. .......
174: Re: Hip Joints (9.01)
Posted by dbrotzen on 2004-07-22, 05:26:25 (195.159.128.34)
Hi Barry, Thank you! The mailbox may be full. Please resend to dbr@tpgmail.com. Very best regards, David .......
175: Re: What the f**k are hip joints? (9.01)
Posted by pburke on 2004-09-25, 13:07:09 (68.117.131.219)
here's one in action could use smaller balls (these are 3/4" - 1/2" is supposed to be better for CD players) Peter .......
176: Re: Email address required for Hip Jointsİ specs (9.01)
Posted by ymw on 2004-09-28, 02:27:59 (218.250.68.127)
Hi Barry, Would appreciate a copy. Thanks. ym .......
177: Re: Hip Joints. I have a quote and the prototypes have been made. . (9.01)
Posted by gasmaster58 on 2004-10-14, 14:47:14 (162.119.64.112)
I'd like three sets please. I assume shipping is extra. .......
178: Re: Hip Joints. I have a quote and the prototypes have been made. . (9.01)
Posted by illusus on 2004-10-14, 20:05:03 (70.64.34.99)
I'm interested in a few sets. Please email me with info. .......
179: Re: Hip Joints. I have a quote and the prototypes have been made. . (9.01)
Posted by RogueAngel on 2004-10-15, 12:36:03 (24.16.246.105)
Please add me to the list for one set. Thanks, Bobbi .......
180: Re: Request for hip-joints (9.01)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-10-22, 14:52:54 (68.192.130.157)
Hi Dan, The specs and a pair of pictures have been sent. Enjoy, Barry .......
181: Re: Thank You. (9.01)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-08-27, 17:09:12 (68.192.130.157)
Hi digitalzero, The specs, along with a couple of pictures, have been emailed. (Let me know if you don't get them.) It would be interesting to experiment with other bowl shapes. The one you describe w .......
182: Hip joints? nt (9.01)
Posted by thefloyd on 2002-09-01, 11:10:00 (12.93.226.23)
nt .......
183: These inferences are just not facts (9.00)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-10-23, 13:03:48 (68.192.130.157)
Mr. Walker, "The idea that thereâs more than meets the eye to the rollerblock 'group buy' seems to be gaining some traction here, so I guess I can leave off now." The debate comes down to two things .......
184: Re: Hip Joints for Maggies (8.97)
Posted by andyr on 2004-07-22, 05:28:22 (203.51.138.15)
Hi, Barry, I think I get it ... yes, Maggies sound better when their panels are held rigidly (you should get yourself some Mye stands for yours, if you haven't already, or get some even better ones ma .......
185: Hip Jointsİ specs on their way (8.95)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-05-17, 04:10:17 (12.149.8.201)
The specs are on their way to you. Barry .......
186: Re: ATTN: bdiament re: hip joints (8.95)
Posted by bdiament on 2004-06-01, 16:04:31 (68.192.130.157)
they're on the way. Barry .......
187: Request for hip-joints (8.95)
Posted by Dan P on 2004-10-22, 13:31:55 (134.253.26.11)
Thanks in advance. Dan .......
188: Re: TT Tweak (8.95)
Posted by Loan Arranger on 2002-09-01, 10:15:50 (66.74.100.153)
Do the "Hip Joints". You won't believe the difference in every detail of sound improvement! .......
189: Peter, what would you consider to be a good interface... (8.93)
Posted by Wellfed on 2004-10-05, 16:53:57 (24.116.190.59)
...plate between Hip Joints and a component that does not have a hard smooth surface of its own? .......
190: Re: Hip Joints. I have a quote and the prototypes have been made. . (8.93)
Posted by Batman on 2004-10-14, 13:16:29 (128.147.38.10)
Does this mean you are now soliciting orders? Bill's Audio Cave .......
191: Re: Hip Joints. I have a quote and the prototypes have been made. . (8.93)
Posted by habichuela77 on 2004-10-14, 21:58:32 (68.48.124.178)
GREAT! I am interested in a set. Please indicate where to send the money. .......
192: Re: Hip Joints. I have a quote and the prototypes have been made. . (8.93)
Posted by AnandR on 2004-10-15, 10:37:02 (199.33.173.171)
Count me in for a set. E-mail me with the particulars, etc... Anand. .......
193: Speaker isolation (8.93)
Posted by DaveT on 2002-09-14, 10:35:45 (216.207.70.5)
I have used DIYamas/Hip Joints with air bladders under variuos components with astonishing results. I am considering doing the same under my subwoofers and mid/tweeter towers. I currently use spikes t .......
194: Re: Hip Joints! (8.90)
Posted by bluenose on 2004-07-21, 11:41:32 (142.177.97.72)
Thanks, Barry. That was fast. Lloyd[bluenose] .......
195: Re: Hip Joints (8.90)
Posted by fzman on 2004-07-29, 09:55:29 (66.58.26.190)
can you email to me as well at fzman@aol.com, tia! .......
196: How do you feel about using Hip Joints upside down? (nt) (8.90)
Posted by Wellfed on 2004-10-06, 08:19:10 (24.116.190.59)
nt .......
197: Much appreciated , Barry (8.90)
Posted by Julien43 on 2003-02-03, 03:11:00 (172.151.190.84)
I thought for sure you could point me in the right direction. And you have. I'll just have to try different placement schemes to minimize the the "grounding" effect. BTW PCs are power cords, the bigge .......
198: Re: Help!! I'm running out of Ideas! (long) (8.90)
Posted by MB on 2002-10-27, 23:50:44 (202.166.126.226)
Julien's tweaks: AQ RF Blockers on ICs Cut sorbathane sheet placed on chassis of PRE2, DIYurmas Lead shot in ZipLocks on Caspian Amps, on 10" inner tube. ZipLocks of sand on CDP on Barry's Hip Joints, .......
199: Re: What Hip Jointsİ are (8.87)
Posted by zohott on 2004-09-25, 21:32:28 (69.107.101.241)
Can I jump in line too. I'd like the specs, to zohott@yahoo.com Thanks .......
200: Use archives for "Hip Joints" discussions nt (8.84)
Posted by bartc on 2006-01-23, 06:04:17 (207.200.116.196)
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