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Originally Posted by localhost127  hi - ive bookmarked and read most of the common "starting point" links (e.g. ethan's) in this forum...
quick question that i may have missed or that i just need a basic/simple understanding of.
the primary differences and key attributes of different types of applications ... from a high level perspective.
-bass traps - geared more towards low end
-absorption panels (e.g. fiberglass/oc703 4" -6" thick) - to absorb "mid-high" bass
-absorption panels (fiberglass 1"-2" thick) - to absorb mid/high reflections
now what about the auralex and other types of foams i see out there...
the design approach from bass traps to the foam is quite radically different (bass traps generally much larger in size, in corners) - and i see the foam as smaller pieces that are applied to the wall/ceiling/reflection points etc.
if im mostly concerned for my listening room for mild treatment (every little bit helps), and im focusing on 4" traps in the corners and 2" panels on the rear wall/reflection points etc...is there any use for the foam?
a lot of material and sometimes it just takes a bit of time before all the pieces fall into place / completely understood.
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For foam to absorb the upper bass (150Hz) it needs to be in the 4" thickness, where it gets kinda high($$)..
I use foam in some places, its a done deal in some respects, glue it and go..
It all depends on the room, use, how long you plan on being there ect..
I prefer different thickness, 2" minimum, 4" and 8" in some areas..ALL depends.
All 2" is a mistake, IMHO.