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Bass Traps

I recently acquired some bass traps, four GIK Sound Blocks and two GIK 244 Panels with FlexRange.  The Sound Blocks are on the front wall and the 244s are on the back wall.  (There is not adequate room for the Sound Block on the back wall, hence their location.)  Now I seem to have more bass than before.  I had to reduce the level on my two Rel S/812s by one click and am contemplating another click.  Anyone know why I have more bass with the traps than without? 

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mashif
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Bass traps are called that because they absorb some low frequency waves compared to thinner panels but below 80hz, not that much. So they are absorbing everything above including mids and highs. That makes the bass sound more prominent and even. Many people have their subs turned up too high to compensate for uneven levels and when you smooth it out, you hear more. 

You would probably benefit from having diffusion on the front wall behind the speakers. And follow the suggestions to use REW and look at some of GIKs videos. 

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macg19
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I realize you have stated this, but if there is any way to get the Sound Blocks on the rear wall/corners try it. (I also have 4)

joeycastillo
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OP, I also observed the same effect you had experience (lower sub output) and i think, based on what i saw on REW, the amount of low frequency reflections seems to drop with the bass traps installed. 

what i like most is that bass definition became clear and solid. (IMO)

 

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