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bass traps..which wall first

when using bass traps (any kind for this question/answer) which wall should be the priority, the rear corners behind the speaker, to the corners behind the listener? Can 2 different ones be used "safely" for example can you use 4' tall traps behind speakers, and 2' behind listener and vice versa?
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shadorne
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what are your thoughts on accoustical solutions traps up front (the 4' tall foam ones) and Aurelen Lenrd bass traps in rear (2' tall)

I'd be inclinded to go for the MEGA LENRD's (or equivalent size) if you plan only a total of 12 linear feet of coverage in the corners (4' + 4' + 2' + 2')
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shadorne
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My understanding is that the MEGA LENRD are bigger. Size counts!

The MegaLENRD Bass Trap (Low-End Node Reduction Device) is extremely effective at smoothing out low frequency room nodes and is just a bigger version of the original best-selling bass trap. At twice the width (extending 24" along each wall, not 12" like the standard LENRD,) the bass trap is substantial enough to handle low-frequency problems in rooms of any size and is the only broadband absorber effective below 50Hz.
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shadorne
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I think Ngjockey is just pointing out that you can't expect too much (if anything) from broadband bass traps (foam or otherwise) below 100Hz unless you increase your coverage/thickness significantly.
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