Being a natural material, wood makes a good insulator and acoustic diffuser. Here are some more interesting tips about wooden blinds http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Ins-And-Outs-of-Wooden-Blinds/1084597 . Hope this helps
Wooden blinds vs cellular shades for acoustics
Standard old school advice for large window acoustical treatment seems to be "heavy draperies". Some cellular shades (Hunter Douglas, Bali) have high factory-rated NRC (0.60 or better). That's about the same for what little I've found for draperies.
Recently, I heard that partially-open wooden blinds are best for acoustics, acting through diffusion, rather than absorption. Opinions? Experiences?
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Recently, I heard that partially-open wooden blinds are best for acoustics, acting through diffusion, rather than absorption. Opinions? Experiences?
Thanks