Acoustic panels

[legends]

Great info. on this thread. Thanks all

[Bulletdodger]

In my experience, placing absorbtion directly behind the speakers is a no-no. It takes away to much energy and make the music sound dull, with an unresponsive bass.
For first reflectionpoints I prefer to diffuse and then absorb behind the listening position.

But then I have only been in the Hi-Fi business 15 years, so what do I know, right.

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Nov 11, 2012 14:33:34 GMT -5 Bulletdodger said:

In my experience, placing absorbtion directly behind the speakers is a no-no. It takes away to much energy and make the music sound dull, with an unresponsive bass.
For first reflectionpoints I prefer to diffuse and then absorb behind the listening position.

But then I have only been in the Hi-Fi business 15 years, so what do I know, right.

I also don't like panels right behind the speakers. Though if they are sealed, or front ported, it much less of a problem.

[spurriersucks]

Nov 11, 2012 14:33:34 GMT -5 Bulletdodger said:

In my experience, placing absorbtion directly behind the speakers is a no-no. It takes away to much energy and make the music sound dull, with an unresponsive bass.
For first reflectionpoints I prefer to diffuse and then absorb behind the listening position.

But then I have only been in the Hi-Fi business 15 years, so what do I know, right.

The reason i went this way is because the omnipolar design of the Mirage speakers. I read a couple of different places that if the speakers are within 4 to 6 feet of a wall then panels would help keep the reflections down or help with the echo or ringing that I was getting. It seems to have helped that but a couple on the ceiling may help as well.

[jony1600]

Hi everyone I was actually looking into getting some acoustic panels... my question is do you have to drill holes in your walls or anything like that to mount the ats acoustic panels

second question- how heavy are they?

thank you in advance for any replies

[jlafrenz]

Nov 22, 2012 15:34:41 GMT -5 jony1600 said:

Hi everyone I was actually looking into getting some acoustic panels... my question is do you have to drill holes in your walls or anything like that to mount the ats acoustic panels

second question- how heavy are they?

thank you in advance for any replies

There are various ways to attach panels to your walls. You would have put some sort of hole in the wall with a screw, but not necessarily drill a large hole. It would be very easy to repair with some spackle and paint if you ever took it down.

www.atsacoustics.com/cat--Accessories--103.html

[jackfish]

GIK panels go up with wall picture hangers or if on the ceiling it is easy to make some french cleats. 242s are 9 lbs each, 244s are 14 lbs each.

[lar]

I used these and they work great, can support a lot of weight if need be.


www.primacoustic.com/impaler-surface.htm