Diffusers for magnepan speakers


Looking for thoughts on building a skyline diffuser panel the same size as a maggie 1.6 to place behind speakers. Asking for advice because my online reseach mentioned a 2x2 panel for general specs. i do not want to waste the time and money if it would not sound good. I am thinking about three 2x2 panels placed on stands behind the speakers about 3.5 feet. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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Showing 1 response by moonguy

Although I have Martin Logans, Maggies have a rear wave as well. I put ASC 78 inch high by 16 inch diameter tube traps behind each speaker with the absorbtive side out.

Huge difference, better , cleaner defined soundstage, etc, etc. I was quite surprised at the difference. You may want to consider absorbing instead of scattering or redirecting the sound.

Another option I did years ago was to buy bi fold closet doors. Have them on the walll behind your speakers wuith the center where the hinge is off the wall about 8 inches with the both sides going back on about a 30% angle. This re directs the wave to the center and side of the room. It is quite effective as well and cheaqp to do.

You can spray paint prime the doors and then paint them the same color as your wallls.

Cheers