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Nasty slap echo

When i clap my hands it sounds like the ricochet sound from a WW2 documentary. I have panels on 1st reflection points but doesn't help. My room is 15x8x22, which are "supposed" to be good dimensions. I did have them drop the crown molding down 4 inches to put rope lighting up there. Was wondering if that is causing the problem. How harmful is this slap echo to the sound? Any suggestions?
streetdaddy
streetdaddy OP
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[IMG]http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/ae206/streetdaddy/DSC_2497.jpg[/IMG]
streetdaddy OP
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not sure why photobucket not working here?
timrhu
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From those pics that room looks extremely lively. I'd suggest studying up on room acoustic treatment at one of the many sites such as Ethanwiner.com or Gikacoustics.com. Plenty of good advice. Your room seriously needs it and your equipment deserves it.
Treatments made a huge difference in my room.
streetdaddy OP
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Funny you say that. I was just revisiting Ethan's site. I have 2 mini traps in each corner behind the curtains, and 2 minitraps leaned against the wall behind the rack. Another one on the right wall leaned on the wall just past the first reflection point.

I just took down the absorption panels on the side walls. Carpet is wool. I am thinking of making some DIY room tunes and sticking them above the crown molding in the wall ceiling junctions to see if that tames this pinging sound.

Did the pics come through for you?
streetdaddy OP
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Here they are again...

http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/ae206/streetdaddy/DSC_2500.jpg
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