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Foam plugs for Proac Response 3.8?

I just bought a minty pair of Proac Response 3.8s here on Audiogon, and am finding that the bass is overloading my 13 x 28' room. Because of the way the room is set up, I need to listen in the short dimension (speakers positioned along the long dimension on either side of the fireplace), in about a 10' triangle.

The bass is a little too strong, and I can't move the speakers further away from the wall (about 2' of clearance now) as they're already in the nearfield.

Would putting a bit of light foam in the double ports help tone down the bass, or do I need to go with a smaller speaker?

P.S. I'm driving them with an Audio Research Vsi60 integrated with the new KT120s.

Thanks for any help and advice.
bob_rodgers
sparks81
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Have u tried pulling them out by another foot?...for a total of 3' from the wall. You should pick up a little more definition on the soundstage and the bass will diminish a little. Good luck.
bob_rodgers OP
38 posts
 
Sparks-
They are already such a large speaker with spread-out drivers, I'd think that they're probably not designed to work in the nearfield. Bringing them out another foot would place them about 8-9' from the listener and 3' from the back wall. I suppose I can try it, but they'd certainly be intruding into the room.

Thanks for the helpful tip, Helosie!
-B
jkess114
1 posts
 
Wondering what you did to solve the issue. Were you ever happy with the bass response?

Thanks,
Josh
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