Bass Trap Conundrum (Center Rear Wall)
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Given that you can rarely have too much bass trapping in a room, why not use two traps? One above and one below the light switch.
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Re: Bass Trap Conundrum (Center Rear Wall)
Thank you all for your advice and feedback. I decided to buy 4 free standing bass traps (24" × 48" x 5.25" thick). I have them on adjustable stands that sit approximately 5" from the wall. I'm going to experiment with placement. When I find the right spot, I'll remove them from the stands and mount them on the wall, if possible. If it's not possible, I'll likely leave them on the stands until I can find a better solution. I really appreciate the advice.
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Normally recommended to have the same gap as the panel thickness for maximum effectiveness, but if you can't make the gap that big, make it as big as you can.
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Re: Bass Trap Conundrum (Center Rear Wall)
Spot on advice from Wonks as usual!
(or I'm imagining a Thunderbirds scenario where the bass traps are normally flat against the rear wall, but on pressing your MIX button they slowly slide forward 5 inches

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Martin Walker wrote: ↑Fri Oct 07, 2022 10:09 pm (or I'm imagining a Thunderbirds scenario where the bass traps are normally flat against the rear wall, but on pressing your MIX button they slowly slide forward 5 inches)
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