was_a Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 (edited) With an unconventional listening space and unequal corner angles, I've been searching for a free-standing bass trap. In America I found the perfect solution, a panel supported by a steel floor stand (link is below pic). I'm wondering if there's anything similar local. Free-stand Edited July 13, 2020 by was_a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muon* Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 If you could get a metal shop to make up some feet like those with two upright plates for something like Martini XHD100 (in black) to slot in that might work well. Something like the footers on this partition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awayward Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Easy to make if you are handy with a saw and a screwdriver. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assisi Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 @awayward, What are your panels made from. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awayward Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 10 minutes ago, Assisi said: @awayward, What are your panels made from. John Rockwool 75mm thick, Australian made. https://www.cmfacoustics.com.au/acousticproducts.htm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assisi Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 37 minutes ago, awayward said: Rockwool 75mm thick, Australian made. https://www.cmfacoustics.com.au/acousticproducts.htm Interesting. Thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essence Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 I have polymax batts sitting on Ikea MULIG Clothes rack, held together via velcro. If you really wanted I think you could fit 600mm on them and the ability to move it around and vacuum underneath. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted July 15, 2020 Administrator Share Posted July 15, 2020 There's many DIY options that can be put together on a budget. For me, there were no solutions that were effective at anything under around 80Hz. My problem area is 59Hz, so I had to search wider. After some misses on a few products, I bit the bullet and went with the pro solution with MSR Springtraps from USA. They are not cheap by any means, but you will also see there's a lot more to them than any of the DIY options. Needless to say, they will never leave my room and gave me a stunning bass response, sans the boomy peaks I had. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stump Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 (edited) Wheels are a good idea. Mine have a option of absorb and reflect. https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Solid-wood-movable-acoustic-baffle-for_60564063741.html Edited July 15, 2020 by Stump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubularbells Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 16 hours ago, Marc said: There's many DIY options that can be put together on a budget. For me, there were no solutions that were effective at anything under around 80Hz. My problem area is 59Hz, so I had to search wider. After some misses on a few products, I bit the bullet and went with the pro solution with MSR Springtraps from USA. They are not cheap by any means, but you will also see there's a lot more to them than any of the DIY options. Needless to say, they will never leave my room and gave me a stunning bass response, sans the boomy peaks I had. I'd like to investigate the MSR traps further so could you please point me in the right direction on how to order (approx price would be great as well) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted July 15, 2020 Administrator Share Posted July 15, 2020 23 minutes ago, Tubularbells said: I'd like to investigate the MSR traps further so could you please point me in the right direction on how to order (approx price would be great as well) Will get back to you (just asked Distributor where they can be purchased and today's price - I bought mine 4-5 years ago now). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted July 15, 2020 Administrator Share Posted July 15, 2020 11 hours ago, Stump said: Wheels are a good idea. Mine have a option of absorb and reflect. https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Solid-wood-movable-acoustic-baffle-for_60564063741.html That's a great option for freestanding acoustic panels (more show exhibitors should use these) for absorption and diffusion. Bass traps they are not though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaynin Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Tubularbells said: I'd like to investigate the MSR traps further so could you please point me in the right direction on how to order (approx price would be great as well) +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted July 16, 2020 Administrator Share Posted July 16, 2020 Arghhh, now I look silly. The manufacturer has not produced Spring Traps for ~ 2 years now. That's all I know. What a shame! They are that good it would almost be worth reproducing some locally for someone motivated and skilled. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chri5tian Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 These bass traps built by Tom Tom Acoustic in Melbourne stack nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steffen Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Chri5tian said: These bass traps built by Tom Tom Acoustic in Melbourne stack nicely. They look just like the absorber panels I built. Mine are 100mm Martini HD, framed with a 50mm air gap towards the wall. How do these work? Are they actually bass traps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chri5tian Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, Steffen said: They look just like the absorber panels I built. Mine are 100mm Martini HD, framed with a 50mm air gap towards the wall. How do these work? Are they actually bass traps? Hey Steffen. They are 1222x598x200mm with a 50mm air gap. Not sure what kind in insulation he uses but the website says it’s 48kg/m3 with absorption down to 100Hz. https://tomtomacoustics.com.au/products/p200-t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaynin Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 More of an absorber than a bass trap then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chri5tian Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 19 minutes ago, Kaynin said: More of an absorber than a bass trap then. Hey Kaynin. What makes you say that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted July 17, 2020 Administrator Share Posted July 17, 2020 37 minutes ago, Chri5tian said: absorption down to 100Hz That bit, @Chri5tian. Most bass 'problems' are below 100Hz. So many claimed 'Bass Traps' don't do anything below 100Hz. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caminperth Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 On 15/07/2020 at 7:39 PM, Stump said: Wheels are a good idea. Mine have a option of absorb and reflect. https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Solid-wood-movable-acoustic-baffle-for_60564063741.html These look pretty good, is anyone bringing these into Australia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volunteer sir sanders zingmore Posted July 17, 2020 Volunteer Share Posted July 17, 2020 12 minutes ago, caminperth said: These look pretty good, is anyone bringing these into Australia? Was about to ask the same question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stump Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 (edited) 46 minutes ago, caminperth said: These look pretty good, is anyone bringing these into Australia? 33 minutes ago, sir sanders zingmore said: Was about to ask the same question I first seen these at a Hifi show. The company Soundbox Acoustic representative have been to Australia a couple of times looking to set up a dealer. There showroom is a one stop shop for everything Acoustic Treatment. I purchased X4 for myself with the intention of lending them out for trial in Adelaide.Price wise I was stung by shipping broker charges and didn't find any interest. If they ever get a dealer in Australia I would completely re due my HIFI room.. Edited July 17, 2020 by Stump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted July 17, 2020 Administrator Share Posted July 17, 2020 The only way to be viable is to bring in a full container at once really. That's the problem with all these acoustic solutions manufacturers. Shipping a few items erodes the low price that is attractive in the first place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muon* Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 I've been looking for budget effective bass traps, hard with a better budget but harder on a budget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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