My impression is that the variation in bass quality between untreated and well treated rooms is maybe 5x (or at least 2x) the difference between different decent subwoofers.

If you are planning on DIY-ing panels or bass traps then pick up a bale or two of whatever insulation you plan to use (however much you were planning to buy), then stick them in the corners and throw old sheets over them or whatever is necessary to maintain domestic peace.

I cut the plastic open on mine but I bet even that is un-necessary. For testing purposes you don't need to cut triangles or build frames or anything...


M60ti, VP180, QS8, M2ti, EP500, PC-Plus 20-39
M5HP, M40ti, Sierra-1
LFR1100 active, ADA1500-4 and -8