Bass traps - using materials I've got at hand?

[Tom Higgins]

I suppose you could make a 60mm thick panel. However it won't do much really.
I'd definitely look to making more soon but there's no reason why you shouldn't make this one now. It'll give you some good practice before you get round to doing many.

[schismatic]

I got 8 slabs of 100mm thick RW3 for about £35. It's not that expensive. Then used pine strip wood to build frames and covered in cotton. Very cheap if you already own tools.

[binman_uk]

Thanks guys.

One more question..

My room is wider than it is long and has double-glazed windows behind the listening position.
I would imagine this would be the first place to try and fix before I do anything else? Perhaps putting a bass trap on the window sill?

Cheers.

[binman_uk]

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[Tom Higgins]

Originally Posted by binman_uk

My room is wider than it is long

Depends how you look at it

Originally Posted by binman_uk

I would imagine this would be the first place to try and fix before I do anything else? Perhaps putting a bass trap on the window sill?

Try setting up facing the window. The window will reflect about the same as a normal wall but should let bass pass out.

[binman_uk]

Originally Posted by Tom Higgins

Depends how you look at it

Looks like I set myself up for that one really

Originally Posted by Tom Higgins

Try setting up facing the window. The window will reflect about the same as a normal wall but should let bass pass out.

Hmm I could do although a big radiator is right under the window which isn't going to be ideal next to all my expensive equipment during the winter . It's only a small-ish room (which I've also got my turntables and all my records in) so space is somewhat limited.

Find attached a rather crap non-scale drawing if it helps

Cheers.

[binman_uk]

Originally Posted by schismatic

I got 8 slabs of 100mm thick RW3 for about £35. It's not that expensive. Then used pine strip wood to build frames and covered in cotton. Very cheap if you already own tools.

Where did you get 8 slabs for that price? The cheapest I found online is around £65 for 8x100mm 60kg/m3 slabs (delivered and including vat).
I presume that's from a local builders merchant?

Cheers.

[schismatic]

I think they were called Encon insulation. You save about £20 if you can avoid the need to get them delivered. They are just a general insulation company, specialist for the building trade I guess.

[binman_uk]

Thanks mate. Think I'll call some local companies in liverpool and get some quotes