The best wall construction


Hi! I'm planning to build a new wall in my basement/dedicated listening room. The wall will separate an open space on the left from the left front speaker. Now the basement configured in such a way that it only has three walls: front, back and right.
So here is my question: the proposed wall will be only decorative, but still will need to serve certain acoustical purpose. How and what from should it be constructed? I was thinking about 2x4's covered with drywall from both sides. What kind of insulation do I need to use in between? Can some kind of acoustic panel be built-in in the first reflection point, or I will need to use hang-on acoustic panels?( I was planning to use DIY panels made from Owen Corning 703pressed board). Any input will be greatly appreciated. Regards.
maril555

Showing 1 response by clueless

I agree with Narchy. Rives is a good place to start. He has a forum on acoustics too:
Rives Acoustics Forum

I helped a friend build one wall to enclose a listening room and he did not want to get too exotic. We just double layered the drywall, put studs on 12 inch centers instead of 16, and didn't spare any screws. It worked out quite well with little extra costs.

But ask at Rives' forum. He is a pro.

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