Thread: Bass trapping/Acoustical Treatment

I've seen a lot of clever ways of adding stylish panels to walls, or hiding them. I was wondering if simply using the proper insulation when building the room, is enough. Or does the treatment need to be on the outside of the sheetrock? Or is it better to use something other than sheetrock?

You can use this.....


Soundproofing Drywall
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Awesome! Thanks man, adding that idea to my notes ASAP.

http://www.quietrock.com/drywall/spe...e-theater.html

The "545" is THX approved theater rock. Very cool.

http://www.greengluecompany.com/

That reading led me to these guys. As a cheaper alternative (QR is 10times the cost of normal sheetrock) you take 2 pc's of 5/8" drywall, and glue them together with a layer of this stuff. It def works to soundproof the room, but not sure how well that works for absorption.

I guess the wall mounted absorption panels may still be a must.

OK, to revisit this, here is my current plan for the room I have now.

Gik Acoustics 242 panels, 3 pack.

http://www.gikacoustics.com/gik_242_...ic_panels.html

professionally constructed with a rigid core and built-in air gap
easy wall and ceiling installation using wire integrated in the back like a picture frame
free standing options available using brackets or metal stands
employs ECOSE technology
standard size: 24” x 48” x 3.5”
weight: 9 lbs (each)
can be custom sized to fit your specifications
available in 9 standard GIK Acoustics fabric colors
additional Guilford of Maine fabric choices available

Here is a shot of it on optional stand, of course mine will be wall mounted:


I do not have a shot of my seating, but using this image you can imagine it. Exact same as the wall behind the display, except longer. Very tall as well. We have one chair, and a 3 person couch that may be 3" off that wall, with nothing on the wall now. Im sure we are getting a lot of reflections.



My plan, using this image as an idea, is 3 panels of some color. One would be mounted vertically behind my chair, and 2 more would be centered behind the couch.

The best way if you can is to use a mirror. You sit in your primary listening position, and have a friend move a mirror from the wall where your speakers are towards you, when you see the loudspeaker that is where you put the panel. Same for the ceiling and for the rear walls too, except you sit where the display is and face the listening position, pull the mirror into the listening position from the far right and far left.

Did I explain that well?? Or are you confused??

Here is a image to help explain

That's cool.

Looks like I need to do some studying.

Here is a great read that evill turned me on to. LINK