acoustic absorbers vs diffusers


how do i know which one i need? i have 8 ats acoustic panels on the way for my 10x12x8 room

do i also need diffusers? what is the difference?
koven
thanks for the info, it's all new to me and is a lot to take in, but im trying

let's say i have an equal amount of diffusers and absorbers... which goes on the front wall and which goes on the side walls/ceiling/rear etc
thanks for the info, it's all new to me and is a lot to take in, but im trying

let's say i have an equal amount of diffusers and absorbers... which goes on the front wall and which goes on the side walls/ceiling/rear etc

thanks
Diffusive elements along the front wall, behind the speakers and along the side walls as I described. Absorptive elements along the side walls.

Go to Acoustic Sciences Corp (ASC) web site for some good info. You can also Rives Audio for excellent information as well.
thanks, i plan to put diffusers behind the speakers and absorbers on the side walls
absorbers go in the corners where the excess bass energy is. diffusers along the front and side walls.