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room acoustics: bonded logic, homasote, or...

hi folks,
just spent a fair amount of time on speaker placement. so far i've been pleasantly surprised.

i find it is now time to address room acoustics. i live in the standard small nyc studio apt (listening/living room is about 11'x13' w/11' ceilings). speakers are backed up by a wall with 2 very large windows. i've put up some curtains that i believe are properly addressing the glass issues. opposite is a wall with a couch sitting against it and an open arched entry to the kitchen i'm now looking for wall/ceiling/corner fixes.

i would rather not have my pockets gouged out by purchasing fancy woods in weird shapes, or magical antireflecto-insofiberdamped panels with ugly fabrics covering them. i'm up for a diy thing using planet friendly stuff. considering making something using bonded logic ultratouch. seems to have nice specs, it's easy to work with and it'll never kill me. homasote was suggested to me by the materials person at this green place i'm dealing with.

anybody have any opinions (germane to the topic please ;-), or ideas/experiences they would like to pass along.

as always, i highly appreciate all your input and lunacy.

soundtrack during this writing:
r strauss, tod un verklarung, opus 24 (i'm not strictly classical though).

kind regards.
neutron

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kr4
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I did a quick check of the "bonded logic" site and did not see any acoustical specs. But if you are dead set against the compressed fiberglas panels (which are the best performers for the money), I suggest you consult Sensible Sound Solutions about their acoustical cotton products. The guy who runs it, Bryan Pape, is knowledgeable and helpful.
http://sensiblesoundsolutions.com/index.php?cPath=22

Kal
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kr4
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The problem with "batts" is that they are not self-supporting and need to be framed. This makes them even more cumbersome and obtrusive than prefabricated rigid/semi-rigid fiberglass panels. Remember, these treatments need to be in the room (acoustically) to be effective. Putting them in walls will only affect sound transmission to other rooms.

Again, I prefer semirigid compressed fiberglass for its effectiveness and convenience. If you have a philosophical objection to the material and prefer cotton, you encumber some inconveniences. Ask Bryan Pape of SSS.

Kal
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