How do Bass Traps "really" work?

John Casler · « **Reply #40 on:** 23 Feb 2005, 10:25 pm »

In all fairness to Eighth Nerve, I don't think their "tri-cornered" units are designed to have much affect on Low Frequencies.

ctviggen · « **Reply #41 on:** 23 Feb 2005, 10:35 pm »

No, they're not, but you need some high frequency treatments, too, and the corner is a good place to put them. My dealer (Rupesh) brought over some 8th Nerve stuff, and I was impressed at how well it worked for as small as it was. I think there a place for both huge (Real Traps) and small (8th Nerve). Putting a Mondo trap in corners isn't going to be a hit in the WAF department, for most wives (my girlfriend says that even if she became my wife she wouldn't mind the Real Traps -- as long as it's one room).

Carlman · « **Reply #42 on:** 24 Feb 2005, 03:05 am »

I have used 8th Nerve's pillows for a while and I'm quite pleased with what they do. Their goals are to work with the room instead of against it which is generally a good thing.

However, I now have a room that I'd like work against. I was thinking of something like this:
http://www.cascadeaudio.com/pdf/Sound_Shape.pdf

I don't know much about Cascade Audio but they seem to have some good ideas.

Anyone have any experience with them?

-C

Ethan Winer · « **Reply #43 on:** 24 Feb 2005, 04:47 pm »

Nathan,

> Okay, so my first sketch wasn't the greatest. <

Why does the guy look like Alfred E. Newman?

Understand that one problem with certain sizes and shapes is FedEx and UPS have limits on how big a box they'll carry.

All I can say is "We're working on it."

--Ethan

nathanm · « **Reply #44 on:** 24 Feb 2005, 11:39 pm »

Yeah, I figure it'd have to be shipped in two pieces and then stuck together. I am not sure what exactly is inside a Real Trap though. Is it fiberglass wrapped in fabric inside an aluminum "picture" frame or is there also a rigid piece of plywood\melamine in there? I can understand if this is a company secret thing, but I thought I'd ask anyway. If there is a rigid piece in there that might make the two-piece construction a bit impractical as I assume the board is supposed to flex as a single unit. Hmmm...

Ahh screw it, I'll just get me some little wooden Mpingo dots, that'll do the same job at a fraction of the size! They're Magicerific™

Ethan Winer · « **Reply #45 on:** 25 Feb 2005, 04:11 pm »

> I'll just get me some little wooden Mpingo dots, that'll do the same job at a fraction of the size! <

ROF,L!

Carlman · « **Reply #46 on:** 25 Feb 2005, 05:18 pm »

Just out of curiosity... when did Brother Theo's eyes start rolling?

Have they always done that or is it new?

nathanm · « **Reply #47 on:** 25 Feb 2005, 07:01 pm »

Quote from: Carlman

Just out of curiosity... when did Brother Theo's eyes start rolling? Have they always done that or is it new?

Not really "new" but yes, a few months ago it started. From sheer exposure to hifi discussion he seems to be developing artificial intelligence. Rolling eyes were the natural first step in the evolutionary process. I have no control over it. But don't be afraid, it's just a picture. It can't get you. Yet...