Looking to get some advice from you. An audio store kept recommending to add a layer of Dynamat to each speaker to enhance bass and vocal response. Have any of you tried it? Is it worth the money? Any noticeable difference? Please advise! Don't wanna waste money on useless things. Thanks!

 

In most cars this would be a good suggestion to dampen outside noise. But in the case of the S2k, you're dealing with ALOT of outside noise and the extra cost IMO might not be worth it. As long as the seal is tight for each speaker, you should be good to go.

There are lots of installers that work this thread that would be able to give you a better answer.

 

Thanks! Anyone else?

Well, the Dynamat speakers kit is not only to dampen outside noise, but to increase mid-bass response when speakers thump, and to lessen panel rattles.

 

This has been beaten to death, so let me kick this horse one more time.

The is ABSOLUTELY NO NEED FOR DYNAMAT IN AN S2K. WASTE OF WEIGHT!!!


PERIOD

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Willie Gee
In most cars this would be a good suggestion to dampen outside noise.

 

What if you have an aftermarket exhaust and want to deaden the rear a bit. I'm not trying to convince anyone that you could substantially reduce the noise in your car but what about canceling out certain frequencies generated by the exhaust?

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Ajjra
What if you have an aftermarket exhaust and want to deaden the rear a bit.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Ajjra
What if you have an aftermarket exhaust and want to deaden the rear a bit.

 

Since there seems to be alot of confusion as to whether or not Dynamat works, or what applications it might be used in, I thought I'de add my 2 cents. Dynamat changes the resonant frequency of whatever it is applied to. If you have panels that rattle due to a sound system, exhaust, or other sources, then Dynamat can help. As far as using dynamat with speakers being installed in an s2000, it can only help. It helps reduce vibrations in the door panels, thus reducing phase cancellations, which will improve sound quality. Even though some people out there might disagree whith this, it's hardly worth argueing about $10.00 in Dynamat for the benefits it affords you. When you add an amp to your system to help drown out road noise, its effects become even more noticeable. As you can tell by my S/N, I've been in this business for over 30yrs now, and am speaking from experience more than my personal opinion. I hope this helps dispell any myths and answers any questions you might have. Have a great day!

 

One audio,
"Dynamat changes the resonant frequency of whatever it is applied to. If you have panels that rattle due to a sound system, exhaust, or other sources, then Dynamat can help. As far as using dynamat with speakers being installed in an s2000, it can only help. It helps reduce vibrations in the door panels, thus reducing phase cancellations, which will improve sound quality."

I cannot agree with you more on this statement. It certainly helps with reducing vibrations /rattles in any area you put it. But what it cannot do is a miracle, which was asked,

"what about canceling out certain frequencies generated by the exhaust?"

Dynamat does not "cancel out frequencies." It reduces vibrations in the panels in which it was placed. The frequencies emitted from the exhaust will still be emitted unless Dynamat is wrapped around the exhaust itself. IMO not a good idea. Yes if you have rattles, dynamat can help alleviate those issues. Yes dynamat greatly improves how speakers sound. "It helps reduce vibrations in the door panels, thus reducing phase cancellations, which will improve sound quality." Certainly.

But can it magically cancel out frequencies emitted from an a exhaust?

I doubt it.