Acoustic treatment


I want to build my own bass traps and was wondering if there are any other alternatives to fiberglass and rokwool. Foam is not a consideration as I don't believe it has the necessary qualities for absorption. I have heard of cotton batting, does anyone have experience with this material. The idea of fiberglass makes me itch just thinking about it, but I'm resigned to using it or rokwool if that's all I have.  Please make suggestions and let me know your experiences.

Thanks
Mike
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Showing 1 response by murphythecat

Lots of misinformation in this thread...

multiple subs do not magically eliminate bass decay. Bass traps are meant to absorb the bass resonance and reflections building up and coloring the initial signal. Having multiple LF source cannot address the bass decay  issue. Without enough LF absorbtion via bass traps, the bass will sound slow, lacking in attack and transient.

Multiple subwoofer will allow the user to have a flat FR easily, but it doesnt at all adress the biggest problem which is bass resonance that can be easily measured via ETC measurements.

Bass traps should be very large, made of Roxul or Owens fiberglass, ideally at least 12 inch thick, floor to ceiling, placed in as many corner possible.