(PIC inside) My Theater and What will Bass Traps do for me?

[bizmord]

Hi guys,


So before I go ahead and buy 3 of these Auralex SonoLite 24 x 24 x 3 Inches Bass Traps .... (Amazon.com: Auralex SonoLite 24 x 24 x 3 Inches Bass Trap - Tan: Musical Instruments)


I am curious ... if I place those in the corners, what will it really do? Maybe better question will be ... what should I look for once I place these? I was thinking to place one right behind the sub, two in the opposite corners and one in the far side wall, near the corner. Actually right behind the upright piano.




Here is my set up bizmord's Home Theater Gallery - My Set up (15 photos)


Any feedback will be much appreciated.
Is it worth spending $200?


thank you.

 

[crossedover]

Without taking measurements it's not easy to say. Have you contacted the manufacture for guidance? Corner traps are the most common but sub placement and trapping are something that should be discussed with manufacturer. One question is how can we help with a front wall picture?

 

[bizmord]

Without taking measurements it's not easy to say. Have you contacted the manufacture for guidance? Corner traps are the most common but sub placement and trapping are something that should be discussed with manufacturer. One question is how can we help with a front wall picture?

Front wall picture? what do you mean?

 

[crossedover]

I only was only able to see just the front of your room and your gear

 

[bizmord]

my biggest issue is that if I sit at one spot, bass is much tighter and once I move exactly 1 foot to the left, the sound is now different. I did run Audyssey about a year ago with different furniture inside. Maybe I should rerun it with 6 listening points.

I am not looking to move the sub more than 2 feet to the right (to the corner).

 

[bizmord]

I only was only able to see just the front of your room and your gear

oh ... well, opposite wall is completely empty

 

[crossedover]

my biggest issue is that if I sit at one spot, bass is much tighter and once I move exactly 1 foot to the left, the sound is now different. I did run Audyssey about a year ago with different furniture inside. Maybe I should rerun it with 6 listening points.

I am not looking to move the sub more than 2 feet to the right (to the corner).

Contact GIKAcoustics they will give you the best advice needed

 

[bizmord]

so, I got some updates ....


I've purchased both, Auralex SubDude and AmpDude. Even though I think AmpDude was designed for an Amp and not a sub... still gave it a try.


To keep it pure, I decided to test out the 3 options (no riser vs subdude vs ampdude) using my SACD player music running in EXT-IN setting .. meaning pure pure. So, no audyssey correction or anything.


This was a good workout. About 7 times had to lift my 50lb or so Sub. Going back and forward with the same 2 songs.


Results ... It works !!!
I do lots if A/B testing with equipment. It's not always 100% scientific as I only use my ear to judge, but this one was one of the easiest A/B testing I've done.


Keep in mind, my sub was on the wood floor. So, going from wooden floor to a riser helped.


When I placed it on the Subdude ... sound became a bit easier on the ear. Floor vibration calmed down a bit but was still there. To me, it was somewhat an improvement. However, once I placed the sub on the AmpDude ... now it became very pleasant to my ear. Eliminated floor vibration probably by 50%. Good enough for me. It seems like it eliminated the unpleasant hum, or whatever you may call it. Bottom line ... bass was now a part of music instead of vibration.


Keep in mind, my Sub is pretty decent. Rythmik F12 (almost a thousand bucks). Some people said that risers work only for cheap subs. I disagree now.


Anyway ... I have yet to test the sound now with Audyssey on some hard hitting movies but I am assuming that now I'd need to rerun the room correction software before I proceed.


Again, going by just pure source from SACD player ... bass became much much nicer to feel.


I now wonder what those ATS 2 in panels will do for me once I start covering my bare walls.