Thoughts on Acoustic panel/bass trap placement.

[brad1138]

One of the last steps in my HT (chronicled here https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=284779) is adding some Bass traps and Acoustic panels. My room is not real conducive to a nice balanced approach for panel placement. Everything is where it needs to be, and basically are not relocatable. The rack throws the biggest monkey wrench in. But at least it is a decent diffuser, that is partly why I put the plant in the right corner, to balance the rack out (at least a little). The left side of the room is well curtained and open over the stairs. No real place to put any panels.

My thoughts are a superchunk bass trap in front right corner, and 4 panels along open right side wall. That wall reflects a lot more than the left side and throws imaging off a bit. I am not sure if I need anything in the back right corner, being as the angled bookcase acts a diffuser and kind of blocks off the corner. I could put a bass trap behind it, if anyone thinks that would do anything. I am going to put 2 acoustic panels on wall just right of the book case. There is no place for a bass trap in left rear corner, but I am going to put 2 panels on adjacent short rear wall between doors. I am not planning on any ceiling mounted panels. I could also put a small(ish) Bass trap in the corner above the rack.




Stairs



back left corner



I am no expert on these, but I would think putting 8-10 panels where I can, and a few base traps should tame reflections fairly well. Let me know you thoughts.

Thanks.