Do large artificial plants make good diffusers?

organ
organ Posts: 4,969
edited July 2012 in 2 Channel Audio
Been doing some major clean up in the room and it looks like there will be large portions of the front wall being completely bare.
I plan to get some large artificial plants to place between the LCD and each speaker. I will probably add a pair of Himalayan salt lamp underneath each plant for a nice warm and cozy effect. Should look pretty nice with all the lights out except for the salt lamps.
I'll be taking away the RT1000's next to the LCD.
What do you think?
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited June 2012
    I have wondered the same thing actually. To the right side of of my 2.3TL's there is an artificial tree. I have often wondered if it makes for a good diffuser. I do not know, but maybe someone else does.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited June 2012
    Depends on what you're trying to diffuse---for controlling bass, they will do nothing. Controlling bass nodes requires "feet-thick" of insulating material to truly be effective.
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited June 2012
    I'm perfectly happy with the bass. Just want to diffuse upper mids and highs. You know, that slight high pitched reverb when you stand next to a bare wall and do a single clap with your hands. Or maybe I should look into absorbtion panels instead?
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited June 2012
    Panels would be more effective, but some prefer fake trees due to the aesthetics.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited June 2012
    Do you have the opportunity to try before you buy? Maybe a local craft store with a good return policy?

    BTW, where is your neato EL34 SE amp? :cool:
    Jake
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited June 2012
    Face,
    Thanks for the input. I'm more concerned about sound quality than overall looks. I think I will check with my dealer if he has any panels for sale. He did tell me a few years ago he was planning to sell them but I haven't asked him about it since.

    Jake,
    Well, I was planning to get the plants from Wal Mart but I think I will try out the panels instead. Maybe add the plants in the future just for looks lol. Should be a nice mixture of diffusion and absorption with both in place.
    That pic was taken back when I first got the Medallions. I used an EL84 single ended pentode int. for the first week. It's a nice sounding amp but I prefer my EL34:-).
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited July 2012
    Spam
    Jake
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited July 2012
    LOL. I already mentioned I was gonna go panels instead and he still said artificial plants DON'T make good diffusers and gave a link to a store selling plants lol.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited July 2012
    Gotta give a guy credit for trying...
    Jake
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited July 2012
    ha ha lol
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  • whereas
    whereas Posts: 10
    edited July 2012
    Clever idea!
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,962
    edited July 2012
    I'll take big breasted women as diffusers anyday over a potted plant. The trick is getting them to face a certain direction and not move. Wine helps....lots of wine.
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited July 2012
    Too much wine and you'll be cleaning up vomit off the floor lol
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    Suhana reported
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