I'd say, go with absorption.

Posted by peppy m. (A) on December 2, 2021 at 09:49:30

In Reply to: Absorb or diffuse behind speakers? posted by KanedaK on December 1, 2021 at 20:03:16:

Ideally, diffusors should be at least 5" deep so that they can diffuse a fairly wide spectrum of frequencies. And the basic rule to follow with diffusion is to allow at least 1' of distance for every 1" of diffusor depth. Otherwise, the sound won't have enough tim./space to reflect and diffuse properly. Sit at least 5 feet away from 5" deep diffusors in order to hear all of it's benefits.

Diffusors less than 5" deep can be useful for scattering the higher frequencies though. Use them if you want to add extra "air and sparkle" to the room sound but don't depend on them for your "heavy-duty work"...

But, I think that the first place you should treat is the wall behind your head, not the wall behind your speakers.

The wall behind your speakers m.ght benefit from either diffusion or absorption. But the wall behind your listening seat is so close to your ears that diffusion would not help there very m.ch. Try attaching at least one 2' x 4' size absorption panel to the wall directly behind your head instead.

I recom.end ATS Acoustics fabric-covered absorption panels for hom. use. They are available in a wide array of colors, fabrics, and build styles (no affiliations).

And definitely try to rem.ve that long coffee table, if you can ! Anything larger or harder than a teddy bear between your listening seat and the speakers can create harm.ul reflections and/or phase issues. Use end tables at the sides of the couch instead or find a lightweight coffee that can be easily lifted and rem.ved for "serious listening" sessions.

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Topic - Absorb or diffuse behind speakers? - KanedaK 20:03:16 12/1/21 (20)

RE: Absorb or diffuse behind speakers? - LtMandella 08:31:42 12/5/21 (0)

as soon as you mentioned you could not change back wall - LtMandella 08:17:47 12/5/21 (0)

RE: Absorb or diffuse behind speakers? - KanedaK 22:13:21 12/2/21 (2)

Adding absorption WHEREVER you can will certainly help. - peppy m. 12:23:47 12/3/21 (0)

Removable absorbtion behind sofa? - Brian H P 11:35:00 12/3/21 (0)

RE: Absorb or diffuse behind speakers? - Dave_K 15:18:29 12/2/21 (0)

I'd say, go with absorption. - peppy m. 12/2/2109:49:30 12/2/21 (0)

RE: Absorb or diffuse behind speakers? - Mick Wolfe 09:35:58 12/2/21 (3)

RE: Absorb or diffuse behind speakers? - KanedaK 22:05:46 12/2/21 (2)

RE: Absorb or diffuse behind speakers? - Mick Wolfe 08:50:51 12/3/21 (1)

RE: Absorb or diffuse behind speakers? - KanedaK 22:11:36 12/3/21 (0)

Glass table needs attention - garymuffley 09:21:07 12/2/21 (1)

A basic rule to follow: Nothing (furniture, etc...) between you and the speakers ! - peppy m. 09:55:42 12/2/21 (0)

RE: Absorb or diffuse behind speakers? - Scholl 05:47:30 12/2/21 (0)

RE: Absorb or diffuse behind speakers? - marlin 05:37:20 12/2/21 (0)

RE: Absorb or diffuse behind speakers? - The Dill 05:34:18 12/2/21 (1)

RE: Absorb or diffuse behind speakers? - Hornlover 09:05:07 12/2/21 (0)

that's a weird room - Story 03:28:45 12/2/21 (0)

RE: Absorb or diffuse behind speakers? - KanedaK 20:05:31 12/1/21 (1)

RE: Absorb or diffuse behind speakers? - pictureguy 20:51:57 12/1/21 (0)

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I'd say, go with absorption. - peppy m. 12/2/2109:49:30 12/2/21 (0)

I'd say, go with absorption.

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