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« Reply #40 on: 30 May 2006, 02:47 pm »
I'd recommend making sure that two can be stacked and still fit tightly into a standard 8 foot ceiling (Maybe the frame could be slightly undersized).  My 244's are a smudge too tall with carpet and pad.  (And trying to squeeze them really tight into the corner with the stiffer wooden frame on the back could cause them to pop out.)  

Don't know how to account for various shoebase sizes if you want a really finished/tight fitting look.

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« Reply #41 on: 30 May 2006, 03:55 pm »
I ordered 4 244's from Glenn last week. They arrived on Friday and I've been playing with set-up all weekend. Now my room is a bit lopsided with a wall on the right and open space on the left, but I ended up with them set up as follows:

One in the front right corner, mounted so it is close to the ceiling.
One on the right wall at the 1st reflection point, with about a 1" gap to the wall.
One on the left 1st reflection point (even though there's nothing to reflect off of)
One behind my chair on the upper wall, with about a 1" gap to the wall.



There's a 3' high roll of insulation that I shoved into the bottom half of that wierd jog in the right hand corner (it's drywall on the top half. It's open to the room, but I probably should DIY something a bit more effective to fit into the space.

Most, if not all, of my bass hump seems to have disappeared. There is still an emphasis in that region, but the pressure waves don't hurt my ears anymore. Actually it's pretty even overall, just that I can't imaging turning on my REL sub. The speakers go down low in this room. The imaging is far better though - deep and wide. You know, "the speakers disappeared" kind of imaging that I like a lot.

Thanks Glenn. This was definitely a worthwhile and very needed improvement.

Bob

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« Reply #42 on: 30 May 2006, 05:13 pm »
You really need (in fact all of you) need to send me pictures.. My employees love to see them..

Thanks and please let me know if there is anything in the future I can do for you.

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« Reply #43 on: 30 May 2006, 05:19 pm »
Quote from: JLM
I'd recommend making sure that two can be stacked and still fit tightly into a standard 8 foot ceiling (Maybe the frame could be slightly undersized).  My 244's are a smudge too tall with carpet and pad.  (And trying to squeeze them really tight into the corner with the stiffer wooden frame on the back could cause them to pop out.)  

Don't know how to account for various shoebase sizes if you want a really finished/tight fitting look.


We are way in front of you. We made them about 1/2" shorter so they can be stacked and not have to worry about carpet.  :mrgreen:


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« Reply #44 on: 1 Jun 2006, 10:28 pm »
Well guys it is ready to go!!! Let me know all typos

http://www.gikacoustics.com/product_info.html

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« Reply #45 on: 2 Jun 2006, 02:17 am »
Those tri-traps look very nice Glenn.

Now if the top is sturdy enough to hold a small flower pot or piece of art then you have really answered the call my friend.

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« Reply #46 on: 2 Jun 2006, 11:59 am »
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Those tri-traps look very nice Glenn.

Now if the top is sturdy enough to hold a small flower pot or piece of art then you have really answered the call my friend.


I have not tested the weight yet, but I would think (which we will test) it should hold 75 pounds!!! If your flower is some kind of rain forest plant that weighs that much then NO  :mrgreen: But if it is your normal plant then yes sir it would be fine. Bare in mind that the trap itself weighs about 20 pounds. This is not a light weigh piece of foam by any stretch of the imagination.  :lol:

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« Reply #47 on: 2 Jun 2006, 02:01 pm »
Really nice, high WAF!

Are these Tri-Traps better then the Moster Bass traps (6" variety) straddling the corners?

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« Reply #48 on: 2 Jun 2006, 05:17 pm »
At 50 hz and below the tri trap is better, but at 80 to 125 hz the Monster is better (better is a relative term because they bother kick a##).. From 125 hz and up they are the same till about 5000 hz where the tri keeps going strong.  I would say either way you go things are going to work out fine for you.
Ask your wife I got money that she will pick the Tri..  :mrgreen: I guess it is a win win deal for you and the wife/girlfriend.
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« Reply #49 on: 26 Jun 2006, 02:52 pm »
Quick question...how heavy are the 4" GIK panels?

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« Reply #50 on: 26 Jun 2006, 03:20 pm »
The weigh 21 pounds!

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