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#297215 03/18/10 02:37 PM
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i want to build my own, who has built their own and what materials were involved.
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MML #297262 03/18/10 11:38 PM
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Depends what you want to do. For trapping, use high density glass (3lb per cu.ft.). Carpet on bare floor at first reflection points. Difusion is a little more complicated.

There are some good articles on treating rooms at audioholics.com.

I gave up on my concrete bunker because I don't have the room and I would need to treat a LOT.


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fredk #297322 03/19/10 12:20 PM
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me, owens corning 703, pictures on website.


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SirQuack #297339 03/19/10 02:53 PM
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I used a brand equivalent to owens corning 703

Basic construction info from my HT can be found in a thread on these forums (about 1/4 the way down the page):

http://www.axiomaudio.com/boards/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=278784&fpart=2

I can send you more detailed info upon request

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BWeasner #297366 03/19/10 05:44 PM
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Bweasner,

I'd be interested in knowing the details of the construction. Unfortunately finding Corning 703 in Markham, Canada isn't so easy.

I also went with a red colour on my walls. Are you noticing much difference in the accoustics now that you have your panels up ?


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Slitman #297369 03/19/10 05:54 PM
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BIG difference in sound quality. I guess my room is a lot like fredk's...a concrete bunker (laughed out loud at this, never thought of my basement this way \:\) ) After I installed all the drywall in the room, the smallest sounds would echo like crazy. Even dropping a drillbit sounded thunderous.

Now, I hear no echos or muddiness at all in the theater (except for a litte bit of reverb coming from the untreated stairwell, but I don't think there is anything I can do about this). It is nice to be able to have a conversation in that room (no movie or music playing, of course) and not hear your voice echo at least two or three times.

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BWeasner #297372 03/19/10 06:31 PM
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great looking panels!
simple and inexpensive to build
do you think i can get away with shallower ones, say an inch in depth. i prefer a more subtle panel

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MML #297380 03/19/10 07:12 PM
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The thickness of the panel is directly related to the lower frequencies it can trap.


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ClubNeon #297383 03/19/10 07:28 PM
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 Originally Posted By: ClubNeon
The thickness of the panel is directly related to the lower frequencies it can trap.


Exactly! I think that the recommended thickness for the lowest frequencies (bass traps) is AT LEAST 4-6" of fiberglass. ClubNeon, do you know?

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ClubNeon #297384 03/19/10 07:32 PM
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is this one of those things that something is better than nothing. i don't think it'll sound any worse with diy panels??....

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