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Deerhunter
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Dude very sweet...
You suck!
You suck!
Anyone have a link to somewhat recent DIY Acoustic Panels?
and/or where I can buy some that aren't tooooo expensive?
and/or...how to determine where to put acoustic panels? I remember these threads from a LONG time ago, but don't remember anything
and/or where I can buy some that aren't tooooo expensive?
and/or...how to determine where to put acoustic panels? I remember these threads from a LONG time ago, but don't remember anything
Deacon
Humble Servant
I tried to tell you.
Deacon
Humble Servant
I sense you are where I was...so my first question is, what level of actual hands on construction do you want/are willing to perform? For me I didn't mind putting them together but there was no way I was going to measure and cut and clamp and etc. Don't have any of the tools needed nor the desire or skill.
I ended up watching tons of youtube videos of panel construction to get ideas of what I was willing to do. I saw some panel builds that didn't require frames and I was tempted to do that but I wanted to use rockwool which is less rigid than OC 703. So while I was searching for the rockwool I ended up here:
Owens Corning Acoustic Insulation - Trusted Sound Absorbing Material for Panels
Get industry-leading Owens Corning 703 acoustic insulation for soundproof panels, bass traps, and more. Ideal for studios, walls, ceilings, and DIY acoustic builds.
www.acoustimac.com
They also have frames which was perfect for me so I just ordered the requisite amount I needed.
I ordered this fabric from amazon:
Amazon.com: EOVEA - Cotton Polyester Fabric by The Yard – 60" Wide Broadcloth Fabric, Soft, Lightweight & Breathable Material for Lining, Curtains, Bedding, Skirts, Sewing Projects (Brown, 10 Yard)
Shop EOVEA at the Amazon Arts, Crafts & Sewing store. Free Shipping on eligible items. Save on everyday low prices.
www.amazon.com
At that point it was just a matter of painting the frames, putting in the insulation, wrapping them in fabric, and some staples here and there. Attached some hardware to hang them on the wall and here we are.
I have enough material to make several more but what I have already put up has made such a difference I don't want to add anymore without getting some proper measurements of what is actually going on in my room.
My room was very reflective which I knew was problematic but I just chose to ignore it. Once I retired and had more 'free' time to spend in the HT I had to address the elephant.
As I said before, I knew it would make a difference but I was not prepared for the results to be that noticeable. Be mindful that this is all without any measurements but the difference you realize with your own senses is remarkable. If I was blindfolded and lead around my house I would know immediately when I was lead into the HT because the noise floor in that room is well below other rooms.
At some point I want to get some actual measurements done to see what I can still improve. Don't have any real bass traps, but do I really need them? I don't know but I know I still have a null in the room that duals is not eliminating at the moment. Would bass traps address that or do I need to get more aggressive with placement? I just don't know until I get more information than I have with my limited understanding.
Exactly what I'm looking for.I sense you are where I was...so my first question is, what level of actual hands on construction do you want/are willing to perform? For me I didn't mind putting them together but there was no way I was going to measure and cut and clamp and etc. Don't have any of the tools needed nor the desire or skill.
I ended up watching tons of youtube videos of panel construction to get ideas of what I was willing to do. I saw some panel builds that didn't require frames and I was tempted to do that but I wanted to use rockwool which is less rigid than OC 703. So while I was searching for the rockwool I ended up here:
Owens Corning Acoustic Insulation - Trusted Sound Absorbing Material for Panels
Get industry-leading Owens Corning 703 acoustic insulation for soundproof panels, bass traps, and more. Ideal for studios, walls, ceilings, and DIY acoustic builds.
They also have frames which was perfect for me so I just ordered the requisite amount I needed.
I ordered this fabric from amazon:
Amazon.com: EOVEA - Cotton Polyester Fabric by The Yard – 60" Wide Broadcloth Fabric, Soft, Lightweight & Breathable Material for Lining, Curtains, Bedding, Skirts, Sewing Projects (Brown, 10 Yard)
Shop EOVEA at the Amazon Arts, Crafts & Sewing store. Free Shipping on eligible items. Save on everyday low prices.www.amazon.com
At that point it was just a matter of painting the frames, putting in the insulation, wrapping them in fabric, and some staples here and there. Attached some hardware to hang them on the wall and here we are.
I have enough material to make several more but what I have already put up has made such a difference I don't want to add anymore without getting some proper measurements of what is actually going on in my room.
My room was very reflective which I knew was problematic but I just chose to ignore it. Once I retired and had more 'free' time to spend in the HT I had to address the elephant.
As I said before, I knew it would make a difference but I was not prepared for the results to be that noticeable. Be mindful that this is all without any measurements but the difference you realize with your own senses is remarkable. If I was blindfolded and lead around my house I would know immediately when I was lead into the HT because the noise floor in that room is well below other rooms.
At some point I want to get some actual measurements done to see what I can still improve. Don't have any real bass traps, but do I really need them? I don't know but I know I still have a null in the room that duals is not eliminating at the moment. Would bass traps address that or do I need to get more aggressive with placement? I just don't know until I get more information than I have with my limited understanding.
Did you get 6lb or 8lb? 1", 2" or 4" rockwool?
Deacon
Humble Servant
I originally ordered 6 of the 6lb 2" panels and 2 of the 8lb 4" panels, so it should have come six 2" panels in one box and two 4" panels in another box. I only got one box of the 2" 6lb panels. When I contacted them they saw that I only received the one box and shipped the other box out but when I got it, it was a full box (six) panels of the 2" 8lb rockwool. So I just stacked 2 panels together and had two 4" panels and two 2" 8lb panels left over.
Also I must warn you, the frames are probably the crappiest you could expect. If you build frames yourself you would most likely pick out the straightest wood to use, well they don't do that. Some of the frames were slightly bowed but it was within tolerance and they were reasonably priced and accomplished my goal. I'm not enough of a perfectionist to care about those superficial flaws, they still perform the job very well.
If you look at my pics you can tell some of the frames are not straight on both sides.