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Bass traps - too many choices!!

Browsed the forum and read a lot regarding bass traps. But overwhelming and still not sure what to buy. Looked at the ASC site; and their tube traps are tuned to different frequencies. eBay sells foam wedges which are advertised as corner bass traps. Relatively inexpensive too. But are they effective? I've also heard about using sand-filled cardboard tubes (used for pouring concrete). Even heard that a large potted plant set in the corner can be an effective bass trap.
Can anyone simplify this? I already have Room Tunes in my corners. Speakers are on the diagonal as my listening room is kinda squarish. So I'm just looking to put a bass trap in the corner behind and between the two speakers. But I want to make sure that whatever I buy is effective. 

rockyboy

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slaw
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rockeyboy:,

You're asking too much. I've found that on most issues, especially room acoustics... it's a very personal choice. All one can do is report on their findings in their specific room.

Asking others to somehow make a recommendation that will fulfill your specific needs is a false question.

(I recently ordered a pair of Vicoustic Extreme Bass Panels.),.....

point being, this is what I felt was right for my room. we'll see....?
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slaw
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rockyboy, Check out www.readyacoustics.com , they use the same stuff you now have and you may find useful info there. Nothing like trying for yourself.
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slaw
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My Vicoustics arrived today. Will report soon.
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Good luck rockyboy. If you have the tools, as any DIY'er does, you shouldn't have much problem. Look at the Vicoustic, and copy it. I did find it very effective. I did the same years ago with the Per Madsen record racks, got the measurements, made my own.
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My first DIY audio project was an equipment rack out of different sized dowels. ( This was of course, before I knew anything about vibration/resonance's effect on what we hear in the end.) I still have it, by the way. Maybe as a reminder, somehow?

Cheers!
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Nothing wrong with DIY!

As I progress in age, I find that people smarter than me, develope items I find interesting and obtainable. I'm at the stage in my life where, I can see the benefit of purchasing said items, auditioning them, then, if I like, I then duplicate them, as opposed to trying, on the fly, to replicate or develop something "unknown". To me, this is the smart way to go as a DIY'er.

I will say, I own Ready Acoustic products that I've modified. After receiving the Vicoustic, .....(NIGHT & DAY) difference!

Take this as you may. I would not write this if I did not feel that, more money spent, (wisely), upfront, will result in more satisfaction for years to come.

I'm feeling a kinship.
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rockeyboy: If you haven't already, look up www.mapleshade.com . You'll find their cable risers that are a more simple design.

In the future, you'll need to have a direct correlation of your item and it's effectiveness to the sound of your system.

What state are you residing? Reason being, maybe someone, a fellow audiophile can help guide you?

Regards....
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