Nasty slap echo


When i clap my hands it sounds like the ricochet sound from a WW2 documentary. I have panels on 1st reflection points but doesn't help. My room is 15x8x22, which are "supposed" to be good dimensions. I did have them drop the crown molding down 4 inches to put rope lighting up there. Was wondering if that is causing the problem. How harmful is this slap echo to the sound? Any suggestions?
streetdaddy

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Streetdaddy,
Yes all of my treatment is homemade. it's very easy to make. I used rockwool not 703 - much cheaper and works the same. Make a frame the size you need, place in 703, wrap with a breathable material and hang on the wall.
For higher freq. you can use 2 - 4 inch 703. To absorbe lower use thicker 703 -multi layers, Keep the back open, no backing to the frame and when hung have the trap way from the wall to increase the efficency of the traps.
You need them at the first reflection points, and as bass traps (thicher ones)in the corners.
That will be the starting point. From there you can add to it if needed. Also measure the freq response of you room usng REW. You will be suprised to what you actually are hearing