Absorption, Diffusion or a combination of it all?

audphile1.

Here is what is described on the GIK website about the GIK Tri Traps.

"Effectively designed to absorb more low end, but also does an excellent job of absorbing the high end, creating smooth sound absorption from 50 Hz to 5000 Hz."

Based on this description and what the dealer claims, these would also not work well with the Planar speakers.

ozzy

erik, jaytor,

Thank you for the help. The planar speakers that I am thinking of getting claims they go very deep and do not require subs. But I question that..

And the dealer recommends not using the ASC tube traps. He claims they will absorb too much. 

I do have (4) JL F-113 subs in the room.

ozzy

erik_squires,

I just have always had them in the corners of my room. It's a basement system so I thought they would be appropriate.

So, you don't think they would be good then with Planar speakers?

ozzy

jaytor,

Thank you, you have been very helpful.

ozzy

jaytor,

Thanks, some good advice. Should I also remove the ASC tube traps?

What type of diffusors do you recommend?

ozzy

I’m considering Planar speakers. Any recommendations as to room treatment? Right now, with my Focal Sopra 2's I have ASC bass tube traps in the corners and Stillpoints Aperture ll’s in the center, 1st and 2nd reflection points.

I know Planars will have different room acoustic requirements, any help in that regard would be appreciated.

ozzy