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Old 19th July 2009, 12:04 AM   #1
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Help With Bass Trap Material

I feel like an absolute idiot. I did a ton of research and got the plans for my 2'x4'x4" traps and bought all the best stuff.

When I went to buy the material I transposed in my dyslexic mind Burlap for Canvas and bought Canvas. Then I brought it home and upholstered my traps. If I put my mouth on the canvas and breath I'm labored to get air through it.

Should I tear it off and go buy the Burlap or is the Canvas sufficient? Will it be like having nothing at all?

Thanks 25 million in advance.

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Old 19th July 2009, 06:11 PM   #2
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For corner bass traps canvas is fine. For absorbers at reflection points you really do need a fabric that's more transparent.

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Old 19th July 2009, 09:06 PM   #3
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Thanks Ethan, that's a huge relief. I will just have to reupholster the 2 I'm using as reflection points.

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