The biggest problem are when reflected bass hits the generated bass from the speakers and cancels itself out, creating a bass NULL. I'm going to disagree. I've measured 20 dB peaks as well in a modest living room. That peak prevented the subwoofer level from coming up. Nulls, if narrow enough, may not even be heard, peaks though are ugly to listen to. |
Bass traps are actually not the right tool for 60 Hz. Maybe not the best tool given infinite money and space, but I disagree they are not a very good tool. First, some specs: https://www.gikacoustics.com/product/gik-acoustics-soffit-bass-trap/ As you can see, these traps are very effective in the range of 40 to 100 Hz, and plenty effective at 60-ish. Mind you, a Helmholtz resonator is certainly the most effective at specific frequencies, but a bass trap doesn’t have to be perfect to work. All it has to do is tamp down the ringing a little (like placing your finger on the side of a bell). You only need it to be partially effective, and then you can EQ the rest. I think that bass traps can be a lot easier to install and move with you than a HR. The combination of bass trap + EQ is a room mode assassin. This is what the pros say. De-energize the room modes just a little and EQ can suddenly become effective, and I’ve proven it in my own spaces repeatedly. Best, E |
Nope. It does take considerable amount of bass traps to improve an enclosed space. If you are unwilling/unable to use EQ you'll need more to get a perfect room, but yes, you can over-dampen not just the bass, but the mid/treble as well. 4 of the GIK acoustics Soffit Traps are a good start for a modest room. Best, E |
