RIker
I have looked at the ATS and I think they are great. I however am very cheap and pretty handy. So I am planning to go the DIY route. I went to Home Depot and bought some 2'x4' drop ceiling accoustic tiles. They have a 3/4" fiberglass semi stiff backing and I use them yellow side out. You then take a piece of 1/4" plywood, some glue, and some fabric of my choice from Fabrick Land wrapped and stappled, and I have 2'x4' accoustic panels for about $20 / panel.
At this point I have just tacked up the ceiling tiles temp on the walls to get an idea of the sound difference and cosmetic locations. I bought 24 tiles but have only used 16 so far. I was planning to put a few on the ceiling but I am not sure I need to.
I was pleased with the improvment. Music notes become much more defined, or less mushy sounding. Bass seemed to be enhanced and more defined. It's like taking a blury picture and just adjusting a touch to get it into focus.
paul
