Acoustic Panels

over50
over50 Posts: 201
edited March 2010 in Speakers
Do Acoustic Panels help much? I have seen these on the showcase, and i was wondering if the are worth adding these to my system. I`ve looked on line and i could buy a pair for not a lot on money. I would appreciate any info . i have a 6.1 system with monitor 60 front, center cs2, psw505,monitor 40 rear, and cs10 rear surround. Thanks in advance for the input. I was considering putting the behind the
M60`s.Thanks
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  • 98Badger
    98Badger Posts: 317
    edited March 2010
    Acoustic panels are probably the best bang for your buck investment to improve your sound. I have bought panels and made my own. It really isn't that difficult, even if you're not a handy man. Behind your mains is a good place to start as well as the first reflection point on the side walls.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited March 2010
    Yes, they can make a tremendous difference. I made the panels in my HT room, but purchased panels for my living room.
    "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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  • over50
    over50 Posts: 201
    edited March 2010
    THANKS. I was thinking of buying 2 24x24 panels.Should i place these behing mh m60 front speakers? What is the best placemnt .
    Marantz SR 7007
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    B&K ST.3140 Power Amplifier
    HSU Research VTF2 MK3
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    Panasonic 605 blu ray
    Onkyo DS-A4 i-pod Dock
    Universal Remote
    BDI Icon 9429 TV Stand
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited March 2010
    http://gikacoustics.com/

    Much more effective than any foam.
    "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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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,349
    edited March 2010
    Face wrote: »
    http://gikacoustics.com/

    Much more effective than any foam.


    Thanks!!!!;)
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited March 2010
    http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENUS310&q=auralex+vs+gik&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited March 2010
    As another lower cost alternative to buying pre-made look at ATS acoustics.

    They also carry DIY materials.

    Michael
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  • sandworms
    sandworms Posts: 1,043
    edited March 2010
    McLoki wrote: »
    As another lower cost alternative to buying pre-made look at ATS acoustics.

    They also carry DIY materials.

    Michael

    thanx for the link Mike, I'm gonna try those
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    Polk fxia6 sl,sr
    Dual hsu vtf3 mk3

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  • over50
    over50 Posts: 201
    edited March 2010
    Thanks for all the information, the link to ATS was helpful. I`m still on the fence on this one. It does seem there are more positive comments in favor of Acoustic Panels . I`m glad i joined the club polk. Anything to do with audio there aRE A LOT OF knowledgeable members that have a lot of information to share. I probably will add the panels, the question is placement and how many panels. Thanks
    Marantz SR 7007
    polkaudio RTi10
    polkaudio CSi A6
    polkaudio RTiA3
    B&K ST.3140 Power Amplifier
    HSU Research VTF2 MK3
    Vizio P65-C1
    Panasonic 605 blu ray
    Onkyo DS-A4 i-pod Dock
    Universal Remote
    BDI Icon 9429 TV Stand
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  • Hawkeye
    Hawkeye Posts: 1,313
    edited March 2010
    Some folks subscribe to the theory that you can't have too many traps. Bass traps that is. I think one can go overboard with too many mid to high frequency absorbers placed in the wrong positions.

    Bass traps have to be big and or thick to get any usable trapping out of them. I have more bass traps than the high frequency traps. The more traps I put in the room, the smoother it becomes and the transformation of one note bass to a defined bass lick or drum is goosebump raising!

    Gordon
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited March 2010
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72151

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45742
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