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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2013 22:08:37 GMT -5
Hi all,
I am getting ready to move my new two channel system to its permanent home in a newly finished room in my basement. I have been looking at getting some of the cheaper foam panels for room treatments. Does anyone know if these are effective, or do I need to spend more money.
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Post by hemster on Nov 19, 2013 4:34:17 GMT -5
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Post by typea on Nov 19, 2013 8:27:16 GMT -5
Unless its specifically "acoustic" foam it wont be very effective. A much better solution is DIY. Owens Corning 703 compressed insulation is some of the best material around. To cover them get yourself some fabric from Joann's Fabrics (make sure its weave allows you to easily blow through it with your mouth) and some spray adhesive. You could create six 4" x 2' x 4' panels for around $100. At this thickness they can even be somewhat effective as bass traps.
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Post by Jean Genie on Nov 19, 2013 9:07:11 GMT -5
Unless its specifically "acoustic" foam it wont be very effective. A much better solution is DIY. Owens Corning 703 compressed insulation is some of the best material around. To cover them get yourself some fabric from Joann's Fabrics (make sure its weave allows you to easily blow through it with your mouth) and some spray adhesive. You could create six 4" x 2' x 4' panels for around $100. At this thickness they can even be somewhat effective as bass traps. +1 for this and Hemster's link Also, you could give these a try - available at Lowes and 12 (47"x15 1/4"x3") panels to a package for about $43 www.roxul.com/products/residential/roxul+safe'n'sound Good luck and welcome to The Lounge! |
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Post by deltadube on Nov 21, 2013 0:29:56 GMT -5
Unless its specifically "acoustic" foam it wont be very effective. A much better solution is DIY. Owens Corning 703 compressed insulation is some of the best material around. To cover them get yourself some fabric from Joann's Fabrics (make sure its weave allows you to easily blow through it with your mouth) and some spray adhesive. You could create six 4" x 2' x 4' panels for around $100. At this thickness they can even be somewhat effective as bass traps. +1 for this and Hemster's link Also, you could give these a try - available at Lowes and 12 (47"x15 1/4"x3") panels to a package for about $43 www.roxul.com/products/residential/roxul+safe'n'sound Good luck and welcome to The Lounge! roxul safe and sound works awesome as a absorber panel and for bass traps.. I would recommend the 47 x 23 x 3 inch size tho.. no point using the 15 inch wide stuff... I would also recommend making the panels 6 inches thick.. 2 sheets.. way more sound absorption .. the stc ratings of roxul are top notch.. plus its a fire retardant in a wall.. cheers |
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Post by jlafrenz on Nov 21, 2013 8:41:44 GMT -5
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