Acoustic Damping Behind Speakers?


My speakers are placed about 3.5 feet from the wall behind them, which is just drywall. I get a funny echo from the wall and have been using the cushions from the sofa as dampers, which actually work fairly well. I can't imagine why, but my wife does not think this is an ideal solution, so I'm looking into some sound deadening options.

I was looking at Acoustimac panels, which are reasonable at about $50 each. Does anyone have any other favorite - and reasonably priced - products?

Also, at this point I'm only contemplating using two, placed directly behind the speakers. It would be difficult to get any more past 'she who must be obeyed'. Would this be sufficient? The room has a lot of stuffed furniture in it.

Thanks!
grimace

Showing 1 response by richard_stacy

I have some of the same issues in my room and am strongly considering some of Furutech's panels. I would like the Acoustic Revive panels also but they are too expensive and sure seem identical to Furutech's. I have tried many of their products and they all have been impressive so I am guessing the panels are the real deal. They certainly get impressive remarks in the press/forums.

My first introduction to high end was a guy down the block who use to sell weed in the late 70's early 80's. He had an array of Phase Linear, SAE and the like and Magnapan Tympani's. We would sit in his basement for hours and hours and Crime of the Century was a go to record. That experience led to my obsession that has evolved into audio insanity. I guess it could have been the chemicals too.