Diffuser decision for ceiling
Would like to get some feedback and info.
Trying to stick with Vicoustic products since its more easily available here in Canada.
My room is 19 x 14 and the ceiling height is just shy of 7 1/2 ft. (7 "4 roughly).
I already have acoustic panels setup in the room. I already have plans to add diffusion in the back and front walls based on recommendations.
The last piece I'm missing is the ceiling.
I kind of rushed and had bought a used set of Vicoustic Multifuser DC2 in order to use. My plan was to install 3 in one line covering the Left, Center and Right channel speakers first reflection point on the ceiling.
However, after using ChatGPT, googling and got some advice from a local store, they said that I would be better off using the Vicoustic VicPattern Ultra Wavewood MKII. Both DC2 and Wavewood would be installed flush to the ceiling.
Chatgpt suggested leaving 2-4 inches spacing in between them versus having them stuck all together.
What does everyone think? Before I invest in the ceiling installation.
I have floor standing speakers SF Olympica III and my center is a SF Sonetto CII. Let me know if more info is needed, thanks
Why not hang what you have and listen. If it were me I would measure (!I use Audio Tools sw w a calibrated mic but REW is fine )!before and after … the gaps are fine. I assume w center channel you have a big highly reflective screen ? What are you doing to treat that ???? go Canada you are my plan B … I spend summers there… |
@tomic601 yes, so, the issue is, I don't know how to hang them temporarily as I haven't purchased the kit needed to hang them as they cost quite a bit, hence why I took a step back and said, before investing in the J profile rail , glue, etc Let me see which one is better, then purchase the necessary accessories needed. The issue is, I have a matte black ceiling, so I definitely don't want to make any holes that need to be redone/re touched up. I wish I knew how to use REW, but also the time it would take to learn it. I have been told about the screen being an issue and was told to use a blanket to cover it, I do need to try that one day and see what differences it makes. Come to Canada anytime! |
I have a similar setup though I'm running Focal mains. I went with absorption rather than diffusion on the ceiling. I'm very pleased with the sound I'm getting. I setup one row of panels about 4 feet from the front wall, then their is a break with just sheetrock for 18 inches then a second row of absorption panels that ends roughly at the listening position. There's really no right or wrong because everyone hears things differently. Good luck and cheers. |
thanks @rick_n for the input, Yeah, at this point, I have about ~ 9 acoustic panels on the walls. So I was looking to liven it up a bit. So absorption in your ceiling, see , this is why I was kind of thinking of going the VicPattern Ultra Wavewood route, it gives a bit of the best of both words, so its like a meet in between type of scenario. |
