Bass trap question

[-B-]

I have some standard acoustic panels that I intend to use in corners as bass traps. Is reaching floor to ceiling a necessity for them to work properly, or can they be short. Are there any negative results from using them in this configuration?

 

[Zing]

Define standard? Are we talking a 2'x2'x4" panel?

 

[jamhead]

Optimum performance would be from floor to ceiling. However, they would still provide a substantial benefit.

My one bass trap dosen't go to the ceiling, and it made a big difference.

 

[Flint]

It is all about sheer volume of material. If floor to ceiling would be x cubic feet of content and short is x / 2.5 cubic feet of material, then the effectiveness will be at least 2.5x less than full height.

Not too complicated.

 

[-B-]

cool, just didn't want any negative effects. Placed a few and some temporary roughly placed panels and am already hearing the difference. Been a long time since I had some room treatments.

 

[DIYer]

Been a long time since I had some room treatments.

Will it mask the thumps coming from below? :shhh:

 

[-B-]

Been a long time since I had some room treatments.

Will it mask the thumps coming from below? :shhh:

My guess, no. If it works like I'm accustomed to a bass trap working then the hits will be harder and tighter :happy-smileygiantred:

 

[milpool]

I've seen some graphs that show the results of what you are contemplating, on sites that compare corner traps to corner wedges. I am amazed at how effective the trap you are contemplating is. It works quite well... until you get down below 125Hz. Even 6" fiberglass fails to make a big difference in the lowest octave. Since I need a lot of help below 60Hz, I am building a wedge. In fact, I have the first empty wedge up and completed... I just need to buy the fiberglass to fill it with. I am quite excited!

 

[-B-]

I've seen some graphs that show the results of what you are contemplating, on sites that compare corner traps to corner wedges. I am amazed at how effective the trap you are contemplating is. It works quite well... until you get down below 125Hz. Even 6" fiberglass fails to make a big difference in the lowest octave. Since I need a lot of help below 60Hz, I am building a wedge. In fact, I have the first empty wedge up and completed... I just need to buy the fiberglass to fill it with. I am quite excited!

Considering what you have just said, I am amazed at the difference of what I've done just leaning 4 2x4 2" panels around the room.

 

[milpool]

That is awesome! And it gives me great hope for my cruddy room. :banana-dance:

 

[heeman]

How about some pictures?????

:banana-gotpics: :banana-gotpics: :banana-gotpics:

 

[-B-]

When it's proper treated I will post some. Right now they are huts kinda everywhere. I need to move my wall mounted pc monitor to treat the right side.