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Most effective Room Treatment for slap echo, etc

I am unfamiliar with room treatments products to eliminate slap echo, and to improve focus and imaging. I have no space in my living room to place two upright book cases stuffed with books to dampen down the room. Therefore, need advice and suggestions for a simple and reasonably priced room treatment solution. A member recommended Auralex. I rent my space,so wall or ceiling panels must have easily removable adhesive and not strip paint or stucco off the walls. Thank you, Jim
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magfan
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I hung a woolen tapestry on the offending wall. The tapestry is no larger than about 3 feet on a side, and is spaced a couple inches from the wall.

The effect was dramatic and immediate. The room was harsh before but is now fairly good.

I'd like to replace the tapestry with a large, dense rug...maybe 6'x8' and put the tapestry behind/between my panels.

jdombrow has a good idea. DIY is easy and 'fun'. OC703 is one of the materials of choice. I'd secure the right fabric first, however, since most fabric stores do not carry sound-transparent cloth. You can buy '6-packs' of 1" or even 2" thickness in 2x4 sheets.
magfan
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Thanks, JD.
I live down the street from UFO (fabric store) and they have some burlap which just makes me itch to look at. They have exactly 1 fabric billed as 'grill cloth' which is ugly.
They DO have a VERY light / open weave fabric in white which I'd use as a liner if I ever went with something like OC703.

I live an hour+ train ride from LA and another 20" bus ride to The Garment District which is hours of just walking....fast. One day I'll migrate up there for a look-see. I understand there to be whole block of nothing BUT fabric.

On the way? Stop at Phillipe's for a french dip and some pie. yum yum.
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