Bryan,
The speakers are as follows:
Fronts: Salk Soundscape 8
http://www.salksound.com/soundscape%208%20home.htmCenter: Salk Soundscape C
http://www.salksound.com/soundscape%20center%20-%20home.htmRears: Salk Soundscape M7
http://www.salksound.com/soundscape%20m7%20monitor%20-%20home.htmConsidering the room is 50/50 HT and Audio (CDs, streaming music) would you recommend I go with 244s or 242s or a diffusor? How many panels would you recommend?
I can move the couch easily, if needed. The front closet is not used much so we can put something in the corner(s). Do the tri-traps/soffit need to completely flush with the wall? Can there be space behind them? The reason I ask is I have mopboards that poke out a couple of inches.
In Summary:
Front of HTSoffit or Tritrap in each corner.
Which panels should I use on either side of the window and how many?
Rear of HT3 Monster panels with scatter plates.
Should I put a tri/soffit trap in the corner opposite the door?
Side Walls242 or 244 panels or diffusion. Need number of panels and which one to go with?
CeilingAre you suggesting the "grid diffusor" model? They are fairly expensive at $200 for 4 panels. How many panels would be needed to effectively control slap and echo?
I can hang a panel on either side of the fan in addition to the diffusors. Would this be a good use of money and which panel(s) would you suggest?
OtherWould a Tritrap behind the couch (on the floor) absorp any bass or would my money be better spent elsewhere?
Thanks for your help! I'm very excited to get this project going.
-Brian