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Originally Posted by hereticskeptic  but always still feel that the need for trapping behind monitors is not really explained as either a sure thing, or unnecessary. |
Again, you can't go wrong with bass traps everywhere, but thin mid/high frequency absorption behind normal "box" type speakers is not needed if the rest of the room is treated correctly.
You do not need an SPL meter to measure your room. Any decent SD omni will show you the basic response. In case you haven't seen this yet:
Comparison of Ten Measuring Microphones
--Ethan