Best way to reduce thumping from speakers?

[BigToque]

I've got a roommate living in the basement directly beneath the living room upstairs.

I've adjusted the bass on my receiver to the lowest level, but even at a relatively low volume, you can still hear the thumping pretty noticeably.

I'm just curious to know of some things I can do to minimize the noise coming through the floor/vents. (I've got hardwood floors).

 

[IronWing]

Put the speakers on milk crates.

 

[DaTT]

Bass travels too well to really do anything about. You've done all you can do.

 

[drebo]

Turn it off and be courteous to your roommate, you jerk.

 

[xSauronx]

buy him weed so he can get high and enjoy the vibes?

 

[WaTaGuMp]

Bass travels too well to really do anything about. You've done all you can do.

This.

 

[AlienCraft]

Hang them from the ceiling.

 

[Malak]

Just turn the sub off. You don't need it on, so don't be that guy.

 

[esun]

Turn it off and be courteous to your roommate, you jerk.

Agreed. There should be a well-defined time at which the sub goes off so your roommate can sleep. Nothing worse than an a-hole roommate that pumps the bass at 2AM when you've got work or school in the morning.

 

[balloonshark]

Perhaps a SubDude would help. http://www.auralex.com/sound_isolation_subdude/subdude.asp

 

[DominionSeraph]

Area rug.

If your speakers are ported, try covering the ports.

Hang a blanket along your back wall.