OTL Asylum OTL, Output Transformerless Amplifier User Group.

---

[ Follow Ups ] Thread: [ Display  All  Email ] [ OTL Asylum ]

---

[ Alert Moderator ] [ Edit ] [ Delete ]

---

Re: Acoustic Treatments...

0

Posted by Al Sekela on May 8, 2004 at 07:08:38

In Reply to: Acoustic Treatments... posted by Michael on May 7, 2004 at 22:10:40:

Hi Michael.

I'm no expert, but I have some experience with a lively room. The slap-echo was severe.
Unfortunately, small panels are not going to help much. Drapes over the windows, a thick
carpet on the floor, and absorbing wall hangings or acoustic panels covering substantial
reflective areas are necessary to tame it. Lots of cushy furniture helps. Jon Risch, who
moderates the Cable Asylum part of the Audio Asylum has some good advice: you might
want to visit there and do some searches, or contact Jon directly.

My other advice is to stay away from polyurethane foam for extensive wall treatments. This
stuff is flammable and gives off toxic gases in the event of a house fire. It is what led to the
Rhode Island nightclub disaster. Sonex makes panels from a Class A-rated melamine foam.
These are called their 'classic' line (unfortunately, they also make urethane foam versions)
and cost more, but how much is safety worth?

-Al

This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:

Sonic Craft

---

[ Top of Page ] [ Contact Us ] [ Support/Wish List ] [ Copyright © 2025, Audio Asylum, all rights reserved ]

---

[ General ] [ Speakers ] [ Tubes ] [ Vinyl ] [ Digital ] [ Hi-Rez ] [ Video Asylum ] [ Cables ] [ Tweaks/DIY ] [ Music ] [ Films ]

---