Is room treatment necessary/beneficial for nearfield?

MaxCast · « **Reply #20 on:** 9 Jun 2004, 07:11 pm »

Thanks Ethan, that helps a lot. All the wierd notions in my head and none of them made sence.

Your site has enough info I could spend the whole week reading it all. If anyone has been to Ethan's site....check it out.

nathanm · « **Reply #21 on:** 9 Jun 2004, 08:15 pm »

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Your site has enough info I could spend the whole week reading it all. If anyone has[n't] been to Ethan's site....check it out.

Indeed. I just read two op-ed pieces in the general interest section. Although you can't see me, but I am giving Ethan the horns right now.

Okay, so it doesn't have anything to do with fiberglass...but this does:

Do these fabric-wrapped fiberglass panels ever 'shed'? Meaning, over time do they tend to give off fiberglass dust? I ask just because I am way keen on the bass trapping idea, but not a big fan of the mess and skin irritation that comes with fiberglass. I suppose it depends on what kind of fabric is used as well.

MaxCast · « **Reply #22 on:** 9 Jun 2004, 08:23 pm »

Would a nylon flag be too reflective?

Carlman · « **Reply #23 on:** 9 Jun 2004, 10:27 pm »

FYI, Home Depot doesn't sell rigid fiberglass at all from what I've seen.
Lowe's carries acoustic ceiling tiles that look just like Ethan's photo but have a thin vinyl white sheet on them. (which is easily removed) I bought 4 at $4/ea. I think they're a little less than 1", not sure.

-C

ooheadsoo · « **Reply #24 on:** 10 Jun 2004, 12:10 am »

For what it's worth, I found a single place in the 30 or so shops I called that carried the stuff. First, they recommended I buy a different brand than owens corning because the minimum quantity for owens corning is 192sq. ft. The alternative is 92sq. ft. or so for about $75.

This is 1" 3lb. stuff and it's both more insulation than I need and more than I'd like to pay for. Anyone in this area want to split a pack?

Ethan Winer · « **Reply #25 on:** 10 Jun 2004, 01:06 pm »

Guys,

> I am giving Ethan the horns right now <

Is that good or bad?

> Do these fabric-wrapped fiberglass panels ever 'shed'? <

They don't shed, but if you were to whack them with a broomstick I suppose some fibers would work loose into the air. So wrap them in fabric and you'll be fine.

> Would a nylon flag be too reflective? <

Bass goes right through that, so for panels across a corner to trap bass, almost anything will do. But for absorbing mid and high frequencies, you need something soft and porous like burlap or muslin.

--Ethan

nathanm · « **Reply #26 on:** 10 Jun 2004, 03:29 pm »

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I am giving Ethan the horns right now

Quote from: Ethan Winer

Is that good or bad?

Oh that's very very good!

I felt as if I have could have written some of those same articles myself. Actually, in the case of the software piracy\copy protection issue, I have! Heh! I liked the sign man thing too - that is definitely some positive community service!

The world needs more Ethan Winers if you ask me. Sorry if that sounds like brown nosing, but I am serious.

ABEX · « **Reply #27 on:** 11 Jun 2004, 01:52 am »

At the moment I am trying to setup a music room in my basement which doubles as a workshop also.

I bought a roll of Acoustical Fiberglass which I just placed behind the small rack and between the speakers to minimise the echo effect. Good but not great for deadening the negative effects of a live space.

What other things can be done? Any idea?

Ethan Winer · « **Reply #28 on:** 11 Jun 2004, 03:18 pm »

Nathan,

> Oh that's very very good! <

In that case, thanks.

--Ethan

Ethan Winer · « **Reply #29 on:** 11 Jun 2004, 03:19 pm »

Abex,

> What other things can be done? <

See the Acoustics FAQ I referenced earlier in this thread. It's second in the list on my Articles page:

www.ethanwiner.com/articles.html

--Ethan