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Old 22nd August 2010   #1
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Poster Frames + Foam ... dumb idea?
I'm not a pro. I have low expectations. I know this is not a perfect solution.

My spare-room home studio has decent dimensions and no major problems apparent to my amateur ears, but maybe a little too reflective; probably due to there being nothing in there but gear. Because I am likely moving overseas in a couple of years, I do not not want to spend a lot of money or install any kind of permanent treatment.

I had an idea to buy a bunch of cheap poster frames and glue foam to them. This way I could cover a lot of surface area with just a few small nail holes, and they would be easy to move.

But before I do this I wanted to ask the experts if I'm wasting my time/money?
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True Acoustic foam will work for the early reflection points, but for bass trapping I would recommend products that have rigid fiberglass or mineral wool. Most of the products (even DIY if done right) will hang on the wall like a picture. Here is a video we did for our one product for the corner which you may be able to duplicate if DIY.



YouTube - Mounting of GIK Acoustic Panels Bass Trap in Corners
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Cool! I didn't know there were already picture-frame type products commercially available. Thanks.
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