How to treat room acoustics? Retail sources?


HI,

I need some advice regarding my room. Speakers are in the middle of an L-shaped room, with sloping ceiling. The room is big: long side of the L is 24x15 feet, with an additional 8x8 foot attachment, speakers are firing lengthwise down the 24 foot space of the room.

I am a complete noob: I have some 3x4 foot sound panels (2 behind the speakers, 3 on the sides) to prevent reflections. Other than that, what products do I need? These are supposedly bass traps that capture resonance in the lower frequencies. Is this enough to treat a large room, or do I need corner and wall reflection panels as well?

Budget is around $500 or less. Hopefully it will have a high WAF as well.

I assume it would be helpful to post pictures of my room?
dawgcatching
Yeah, Dawg, post some pictures please. After that, we'll have some fun with you...[smile]

-RW-
GIK acoustics makes some affordable panels and they have info on there site about how to start treating your room. They are also quite helpful if you give them a call.
GIK corner Tri-traps are just the ticket - you don't want to deaden the room any further with too many panels just add some big broadband absorbers in the corners....
Here's an alternative to GIK. I looked at both and finally bought from ATS below. EXCELLENT quality and price. I'm very happy with my choice. They have more color choices and are a little cheaper.

http://www.acoustimac.com/