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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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magfan OP
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My room is so oddly shaped that I don't think I have any/few bass problems. I mainly want to treat the 1st reflection points and BETWEEN my Maggies. I think that will help imaging / staging.
My intent is to make 4"x2'x4' and hang them 2" from wall on 'standoffs'. There is a huge wall....12'x6' which is at a 45 and in a direct line with the nearest/left channel speaker.

WAF is going to be the decider. If I had a really deep pocket, I'd build a custom room of phi proportions and use some of the available sound control products.

I have the Radio Shack analogue SPL meter and the Rives disc which compensates for the meters response curve.
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