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In Reply to: RE: Acoustic Treatment/Diffusers/ My Situation posted by Satie on June 08, 2017 at 11:59:28
I just put the paper tiles up and moved the tube traps to the pictured location. This resulted in a noticeable improvement in coherence and sound stage. I've got more of the paper tiles and will continue to experiment with placement in other parts of the room. One very cool phenomenon, is that far-field listening, seated in the living room, sounds quite nice. Near-field listening has also improved noticeably. Learning how to do room measurements is on my agenda. That's a photo of John Coltrane on the right wall, one that appeared on an early Blue Note Album Cover. He approves of the changes I'm making.
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Are the tube traps ASC's, and the two shorter ones 2' tall? Never seen that size before---all mine are 3'.
Yes, all ASC. I wish I had more. :) . But that's what DIY is all about. Coming soon.....
I would suggest a couple of things to do so that you get more from the MMG.
Get a box or use concrete blocks to raise the center of the MMG to ear level, and wedge up the back of the legs to bring the speakers to the vertical position. That removes allot of time smear from the speakers and should bring clarity and more defined imaging. The effect should be stronger than that of the absorbers.
Satie,
The speakers pictured are .7s. I do have risers for them but have not used them yet. I am experimenting with two pairs of Herbie's gliders under the factory stands to reduce the rearward rake and make the speakers more "upright." I like the results. I've also added a few of the MIO tiles to wall/ceiling intersection which I also like.Thanks for your response.
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Never had an encounter with a ,7 so didn't recognize it. But the same should hold for it too. Practically all planars do best with the shorter speaker centered vertically at the listening height and dead vertical. Tall planars that near a floor to ceiling coverage don't need to be centered at listening height.
I will try the metal risers which will raise the speakers about 5" and orient them "straight up." Now, it's bedtime after a long day of happy listening.
Thanks again.
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And if you do raise the back of the legs to make the speakers more vertical, put something heavy (bricks?) on top of the legs, so the speakers don't fall forward onto the floor!
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