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Why no Room Tuning Questions?

I recently saw a quote.....here in the forums, methinks to the effect that an OK stereo in a good room is better than good system in an only OK room.

What has everyone done to treat / improve there listening space? Any or much DIY stuff like traps / panels?

I am sorely tempted to get some OC703 and build some panels.
A local store (lucky accidental find) will sell me 2" or 1" in quantity. Another vendor, will sell me pre-made panels for $10ftsq, cover 'em with one of a big choice of fabrics cut to custom shape.
Before I get nutty and start spending big bucks on cables/fuses and the like, I think the room could use some help.
magfan

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hotsauce
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Magfan:

As a fellow maggie owner(20's) I've done quite a bit of room tuning.

Biggest improvment was as you suggest killing the side and rear reflections.

Adding traps to the front wall between the speakers killed the stage. Adding diffusion between the speakers opened the stage up.

A nice rug and the biggest leather couch you can get is also a good start.

John C.
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