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RE: Treatment for rear wall behing speakers

Posted by Vinyljunkie100 (A) on November 7, 2007 at 08:38:02

In Reply to: RE: Treatment for rear wall behing speakers posted by Jon Risch on November 6, 2007 at 20:33:51:

I could flip it around to opposite wall. That would mean that I would have components no longer in closet, which would in turn mean that my stand (Arcici Suspense walnut replica)would have to jet out from back wall between speakers (28 inches or so). Other reason is open on one wall (see pic), don't know whether this also would be bad.Other wall is bank of windows covered in gel things and a heavy curtain that is closed when I listen. I give it a try if you want, but understand that to move this would involve moving records to another room (1000 records are heavy), loss of records as acoustic help, and subjecting my tube equipment (Art Audio Vinyl One, AR LS-17, and Sota turntable with SME 5 arm and Koetsu cartridge)to the blows of the Vandersteen rear firing woofer. But if the sound will be better, I'll give it a go.

I will definately build the DIY corner traps as suggested by you and unclestu.

I will also experiment with a fiberglass sheet as you suggested. I agree about the symmertrical as the sound, to me, always seems to chase the acoustic panels. It is very noticable when the center panel is off, even a couple of inches, how the center image will shift with treatment.

I really dont want to stuff 6-8 inches of drywall in rear wall so I'll take that option off the table. Should I just build one of your panels and hang it in center for more absorption that ASC planks. I guess I'm also stuck with the tube traps in the corners.

I will also check out the diffussors. I havwe some extra walnut, and I bet I could make them pretty.

Thanks for your time and help,
James Locke

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