Acoustic Room Treatment – any simple solutions?


Now that I almost complete building my hi-fi system, I’m looking for some simple setup for acoustic room treatment.

FYI, my system is currently placed on the long wall of living room. In a few months, I’ll have to move it down to the basement where there’re walls with no curtains or much decorations.

Can you suggest some simple and inexpensive setup (i.e. sound absorbing foam, bass traps, movable foam stands, etc) for my situation? Also, where do I place these foams? Behind the speakers, in the corners, and on the side walls?

In addition, I cannot put on anything permanent (such as foams fixed to the wall). I prefer something movable and non-fixture in nature.

Thanks.
r0817

Showing 1 response by mesch

In addition to the aforementioned, also look up ATS acoustics. I have purchased supplies from them and built my own panels. Very inexpensive.

In general panels are often placed behind the speakers and at the primary reflection points on walls to the right and left of speakers. Corner bass traps on wall behind speakers. As a place to start I have done this in a basement room 12' x 15' with 8.5' ceilings.

What is the size of your basement room?