2. amps-preamps
  3. 135557-117

Securing Vicoustic Diffusors to my sheet rock wall/ceiling.

I just received my 6 pack of these in black. I have propped them up on a low wood board to get a taste of what they do, and I'm very impressed. Music just sounds less constricted, with images floating a tad more free from speakers. More open, and organic... I never liked Absorption @ the Side Reflection point, but this is what I was hoping for from these panels. So, as the title above suggests, what should I use to secure these? I would like to go as light duty as possible, leaving flexibility to play with positioning in the near future. Cheers -Don
fjn04
12 responses Add your response
youngho_yoon
11 posts
 
HI Don, I'm actually using ours in the living room/music practice room.

From what I've read, you're probably best off putting them towards the sides and behind the listening position. See http://www.northwardacoustics.com/portfolio/, also page 23 here (https://www.harman.com/sites/default/files/LoudspeakersandRoomsPt2_0.pdf).
fjn04 OP
1,561 posts
 
younghoho _yoon... Where do you position yours. I have heard in back of listener is popular over in back of speaker. I am playing with them on side wall reflection points at the moment. I have them propped up on wood panels, so not yet secured. (-:  If anyone has any thoughts, please share them here. I know it will come down to experimentation, which is the reason I want to use the 3M light duty stuff....Cheers -Don
fjn04 OP
1,561 posts
 
Thanks- I was hoping something as easy (and light duty) as the 3M strips would do the trick. Much appreciated. 
youngho_yoon
11 posts
 
Hi, I have used the 3M Command Large Picture Hanging Strips on my Multifuser DC2s on a wall >1 year without issue. I used four per panel, though I might have been able to get away with fewer because they are so light. I wanted to be able to reposition easily them in future, though I haven't gotten around to doing that yet.
bdp24's avatar
bdp24
9,437 posts
 
The PI Audio Group makes their diffusers out of the same material. Give them a call for glue advice.
fjn04 OP
1,561 posts
 
100%- Thanks Bdp24. I guess they are between importers, so they may not have representation in the US at the moment. Better safe indeed. Hmm- wonder if that 3M putty type stuff has chemicals. I wouldn't imagine it does, but not sure. It reminds me of Blu-Tak, but I think a bit harder/denser, less chewing gum like. 
bdp24's avatar
bdp24
9,437 posts
 
Be careful with the glue or putty---the styrofoam the diffusers are made of can be dissolved by some chemicals! Ask Vicoustic for advice.
fjn04 OP
1,561 posts
 
That's what I was thinking about, like the 3M picture hanging putty. The thought is go light duty, and see if that sufficient. Thanks to all so far!
rhljazz
1,250 posts
 
How about picture hanging putty?  I see it advertised on HGTV all the time. 
bdp24's avatar
bdp24
9,437 posts
 
You can get a pair of 1/4" thick 2’ x 6’ pieces of plywood, and mount each (vertically, presumably) onto the middle of a 2’ wide x 1’ deep base made from 3/4" ply, using L brackets and bolts. Then glue (with latex adhesive caulk) three of the diffusers onto each of the 2’ x 6’ plywood panels.
fjn04 OP
1,561 posts
 
Multifuser DC2 Diffusion Panels. Not entirely sure, but very light weight. They are 24" X 24", and prob 4" deep, with the latter of course varying due to assorted lengths. It's almost like a harder, denser type styrafoam. 
jriggy's avatar
jriggy
549 posts
 
Which ones and how much do they weigh? 
Log in to respond
More to discover
80x80
PS Audio Stellar Gold Preamp
80x80
Pass Labs XP-12
80x80
EAR (Esoteric Audio Research) 890