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Drapes or Blinds for Patio Door

Hello,

I recently hung a new moving blanket over my back wall, which happens to be a glass patio door, and immediately noticed an increase in sound quality. It reduced excessive harshness and tightened up the bass. Obviously, I cannot leave the blanket hanging on the door. There are numerous choices for sound absorption. Does anyone have suggestions regarding what type of blind or shade works best?      Thank you!

lovehifi22
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tcutter
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Draperies. Uniformly helpful broad spectrum diffusion from blinds is virtually non- existent. 
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/room-treatment-a-primer

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bigtwin
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@lovehifi22  Another option could be an acoustic room divider, placed in front of the door when listening.  Something like this.  

https://www.versare.com/versifold-acoustical-room-divider/?width=8%27&height=6%276%22&color=fabric-%20black&tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=22213001670&tw_kwdid=&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_term=&utm_campaign=R55+pMax+Cubicles+Add+To+Cart+ECOM&hsa_acc=6636857300&hsa_cam=22213001670&hsa_grp=&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=x&hsa_tgt=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22219422131&gbraid=0AAAAAD-n47SbohYPX_HIpIdNxlOASjb1L&gclid=Cj0KCQiAi9rJBhCYARIsALyPDttK9Sl-SPaG1-QG5h--rWPpp186os56KeNQuM0ruAp4Xnao5hTAbAwaAuYQEALw_wcB

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tcutter
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The folding panels above are a good suggestion and come with an NRC rating of 0.77. Draperies vary anywhere from below 0.3 for standard draperies and up to 1.0 for acoustic draperies, which is outstanding. 

lovehifi22 OP
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Many thanks to all for your suggestions and comments.

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