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Post by brettj on Aug 31, 2021 7:43:20 GMT
DIY Acoustic Panels
No music possible at present, with heavy bookshelf speakers too scary to have out with my 1 yr old grandson.
A good time to make the changes I'd never get around to.
Redid the timber and roof of my pergola with 3m x 4m 6mm perspex roof, which will be nice to sit under in spring (starting tomorrow).
Windows half painted - finish the rest this week.
Fence water blasted.
Drainage coil to lay when we come out of lockdown.
Amp being send away to update some caps etc.
Even bought some bluetooth headphones a few days ago (I'm really not sure what happened there).
With time on my hands, I'm keen to make some acoustic panels for my lounge.
Any suggestions, directions to push me in?
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Post by MartinT on Aug 31, 2021 7:48:20 GMT
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Post by brettj on Aug 31, 2021 7:49:51 GMT
My fingertips had barely left the keyboard...
Thanks Martin
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Post by brettj on Nov 6, 2021 8:02:20 GMT
Managed to score some insulation to do this project.
Will need to play where they go.
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Post by brettj on Nov 6, 2021 8:03:33 GMT
Placement for panels
Behind speakers?
Side wall?
Back wall?
Ceiling?
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Post by MartinT on Nov 6, 2021 8:05:45 GMT
Most effective for me behind the speakers. Next best would be at the first reflection on side walls or behind you.
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Post by brettj on Nov 6, 2021 8:27:34 GMT
I have the wife factor to consider!
She doesn't know about it yet.
Plan, discuss, build.
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Post by brettj on Nov 6, 2021 8:29:40 GMT
Have four art pieces by family members on the side and back wall.
Although the material does not allow air through when breathing against, I have wondered if stuffing them with the acoustic insulation would still give a little benefit.
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Post by MartinT on Nov 6, 2021 10:16:59 GMT
It can only help.
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Post by naim1425 on Nov 6, 2021 10:43:40 GMT
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Post by ajski2fly on Nov 6, 2021 10:54:56 GMT
Have you experiment first before deciding to put up some acoustic panels?
I had some issues at our previous house with enhance bass, I experimented with old blankets doubled up and temporarily hung on walls at strategic points, and also put them in the room corners behind my listening position, it helped but not hugely. I also discovered as I suspect that if I went overboard with the sound treatments in the room that it became quite a dead sound. Since moving I have realised that the main issue with our old lounge was that the dot and dab walls were acting as the proverbial bass drum on low resonances, this would have been difficult to fix, I suspect requiring some form of foam injection between the plasterboard and the thermal blocks.
Might be best to experiment first and listen before spending time and money of stuff. If you want to take some sound room measurements, REW software which is free will run on PC and MAC you just need a simple USB microphone.
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Post by MartinT on Nov 6, 2021 10:59:29 GMT
As my system has improved and low level detail, especially the acoustic of the venue, has come through more clearly, I really appreciate the deadness of my room. My four TubeTraps are tuned for maximum absorption, and together with four Picture Panels and a SubTrap, make for a dead space. There is almost no flutter echo remaining.
I like it like that.
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