Have you try this ?

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crossroadazn

Have you try this ?
« on: 25 Jan 2007, 03:20 pm »
Have you try this acoustic blanket for the front window and does it work ? Thanks.
http://www.markertek.com/Product.asp?baseItem=SAB%2D1&cat=ACOUSTICS&subcat=&prodClass=ACBLANKET&mfg=&search=0&off=

Brad

Re: Have you try this ?
« Reply #1 on: 25 Jan 2007, 03:46 pm »
I usually throw a blanket over my HDTV for serious listening sessions.
I've never tried an 'audiophile approved' blanket, but covering a large reflective surface between the speakers seemed like a good idea to me and it made a big difference in soundstage cues - depth, etc.

JoshK

Re: Have you try this ?
« Reply #2 on: 25 Jan 2007, 03:54 pm »
Get yourself a thick non-woven 100% wool blanket from salvation army, garage sale or ebay.  That will work better than this could. 

John Casler

Re: Have you try this ?
« Reply #3 on: 25 Jan 2007, 04:01 pm »
I have a feeling from the looks of it, it is the same thing I use on occasion and that is "moving pads".

They are quite easy to "hang" on a wall, ceiling, or where ever.

They are also good for "layering" (that is when you use other materials in front of or behind them)

But Josh is right that you might find them and or other things at garage sales.

For example the wool blanket he mentions will really knock down the High Freeks, and an old thick comforter will take that a bit lower.  Both together will do even better.

« Last Edit: 25 Jan 2007, 04:25 pm by John Casler »

Scott F.

Re: Have you try this ?
« Reply #4 on: 25 Jan 2007, 04:18 pm »
I agree with the other guys, a good old fashion wool blanket or comforter goes a long way to dampening the reflections.

I use a colorful Mexican wool blanket. It goes a long way on the WAF factor.

John Casler

Re: Have you try this ?
« Reply #5 on: 25 Jan 2007, 04:33 pm »
Larger for $9.99 each, but still you might find "used" ones for far less

http://www.packing.com/do/cart?cat=13



http://www.uscargocontrol.com/movingpadseconomover72x80blackblack50lbsdozen-p-264.html

Plus folded and hung diagonally in front of corners like Scott has done above is very effective (but not attractive) :lol:

But most know I never let looks deter me from sonics :drool:

JoshK

Re: Have you try this ?
« Reply #6 on: 25 Jan 2007, 05:14 pm »
Thick wool felt is expensive but what is used for effective diffraction control on some speakers (think Avalon's grills).  It is really effective for this freq range.  Thick wool felt mexican blankets and such are cheaper than buying the raw material much of the time and very good for the presence region (imaging, soundstage, etc) which makes it work great for TV's and such.  However, like John illuded to, it will do nothing for bass, but that isn't really needed for this particular application.

gooberdude

Re: Have you try this ?
« Reply #7 on: 25 Jan 2007, 05:31 pm »
I keep a decently thick cotton bathtowel over my TV when settling in for a session.  It seems to solidfy the center images.  i'd like to get a cool wool blanket for this though...

I also keep 2 thin wool blankets piled on one another on the floor between my speakers too, not always, but again when i'm in for a good night.   My place has concrete subfloor, 1/2" nylon pad and 1/2" carpet...the sound seems to bounce off the floor when the blankies aren't in place, again kinda smearing the center image.

my biggest problem is making sure to put it all away when my girl or friends come over!

i'm surprised no mfgr makes 'hi-end' blankets for this purpose...hi-end simply meaning for a ridiculous price.

i'd think many folks have a TV in between their speaks.

matt

crossroadazn

Re: Have you try this ?
« Reply #8 on: 26 Jan 2007, 02:11 pm »
Thank you all, I'll head for the AZ flea market this weekend there're lot of Mexican plankets for sale and who knows I may pick up another Mac for less than $100  aa

PhilNYC

Re: Have you try this ?
« Reply #9 on: 26 Jan 2007, 02:27 pm »
I have a feeling from the looks of it, it is the same thing I use on occasion and that is "moving pads".

I think it's more like an industrial/commercial "sound blanket" that is used to cover and reduce noise from air conditioning units...