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Post by tuantranaudio on May 28, 2017 4:45:04 GMT
Because of cost, I intend to make bass traps following 1 in 2 ways below. Which one is better than the other? Attachments:
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Post by Hexspa on May 29, 2017 2:01:02 GMT
If both panels are 4' wide then 6" will be better.
More is better.
-m
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Post by tuantranaudio on May 29, 2017 2:24:07 GMT
If both panels are 4' wide then 6" will be better. More is better. -m both panels are the same width. There is difference between panel trap and triangular trap, the panel is 2' and the triangular trap is 4' of width |
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Post by Hexspa on May 29, 2017 2:33:35 GMT
If both panels are 4' wide then 6" will be better. More is better. -m both panels are the same width. There is difference between panel trap and triangular trap, the panel is 2' and the triangular trap is 4' of width Sorry, I'm confused. Panel trap, triangular trap; they all look the same width in the drawing. Regardless, more is better: sheer square footage seems to trump a lower quantity of thicker panels. So, whatever you choose, go for what gives you the most surface area. Follow that up with thickness if and when you can. -m |
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Post by tuantranaudio on May 29, 2017 2:56:30 GMT
both panels are the same width. There is difference between panel trap and triangular trap, the panel is 2' and the triangular trap is 4' of width Sorry, I'm confused. Panel trap, triangular trap; they all look the same width in the drawing. Regardless, more is better: sheer square footage seems to trump a lower quantity of thicker panels. So, whatever you choose, go for what gives you the most surface area. Follow that up with thickness if and when you can. -m Thank you, Hexspa. The latter is full of surface, but the first one is bigger and no air-gap at triangular. I read an article writing about treating wall/ceiling corners (triangular corneers) prior before wall/wall corners if cost is the matter; hence, I've planned those. If I choose the second one, I will have more panels for other places such as the middle places of wall/ceiling corners or wall/floor corners. I wonder that the second one is worse than the first one if 4 corners are treated like that. |
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Post by Hexspa on May 29, 2017 7:13:09 GMT
In my experience, just getting panels in your room will make the most substantial difference.
I've been having (at least) semi-proper treatment in my room since 2009 and I'm still learning.
The point is you can treat your tri-corners but make sure you have RFZ or I would feel you're only halfway there.
I think any basic room setup should have some corner treatment and some early reflection treatment even if that means only 2" on the RFZ and just the tri corners treated.
However, do plan for expansion. Don't form factor yourself into a corner (pun). Try to use a format, such as 4-6" panels only, which will allow you maneuver and expand as you grow.
So, if you want my opinion, I'd say just use 4" panels and use as many as you can. That would be my standard advice to anyone unless they can do thicker panels or have concrete plans to make super chunks or soffits etc.
Absorption is absorption. Quantity is king. Location is secondary - though not unimportant - in my experience. You can definitely optimize the location of your panels but, to be honest, appreciating that subtle difference requires, probably a few, years of experience.
Keep it as simple as possible; that's the advice I wish I'd been given.
Thanks,
-m
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Post by Hexspa on May 29, 2017 7:25:51 GMT
To succinctly answer, I'd say treat all eight tri corners and allow for one more panel to go between each vertical edge. Also do RFZ.
In other words, for an 8' high corner, do two 2' tall tri corners with no air (i.e. filled) with an FRK facing. That way you can fit a panel between them later.
The best thing to do with any of your surfaces is cover them with 8" rigid followed by 3.5' of fluffy behind them then FRK/diffuse everything that's not RFZ - that's the ultimate small room solution.
In that sense, begin with the end in mind and work backwards from there.
-m
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Post by tuantranaudio on May 29, 2017 7:42:43 GMT
To succinctly answer, I'd say treat all eight tri corners and allow for one more panel to go between each vertical edge. Also do RFZ. In other words, for an 8' high corner, do two 2' tall tri corners with no air (i.e. filled) with an FRK facing. That way you can fit a panel between them later. The best thing to do with any of your surfaces is cover them with 8" rigid followed by 3.5' of fluffy behind them then FRK/diffuse everything that's not RFZ - that's the ultimate small room solution. In that sense, begin with the end in mind and work backwards from there. -m That's right! The first way I intended to have gap between panel and super-chunk trap. But respond to your advice, I understand that I had better not. Again, thank you so much for your invaluable advice, Hexspa! |
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