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

Showing 1 response by ngjockey

Since you have a source for 703, look at the Ready Acoustics bags. Seriously consider double or triple thick.

Trying to figure out the best type and location of traps is not easy, even with a SPL meter and downloaded test tones or software. It often comes down to trial and error but the corners behind the speakers are usually the best start. In some cases, diffusion works better than absortion. If it's a bass problem, below 300Hz, some healthy skepticism of manufacturer claims might help prevent wasting funds. Below 100Hz, equalization like the Rives PARC can be the only practical choice.

703 absortion/ 125, 250, 500Hz:

2" on wall: 0.17, 0.86, 1.14
with 16" air gap: 0.66, 0.95, 1.06

4" on wall: 0.84, 1.24, 1.24
6" on wall: 1.19, 1.21, 1.13

Don't know error factor for above.

As far as I know, I'm the only one around here to build DIY membrane traps, which used compressed fiberglass along with hardboard in frames.