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Dreaded wall unit

In order to purchase my stereo equipment I had to make an agreement with my wife. Stereo stuff is find as long as it can not be seen. I had a really nice wall unit made to order using my equipment dimensions to dictate design. Here is my quandry. The speaker monitors are inside an enclosure. The speaker mesh covers are removed and the face of the speakers are 1 inch behind custom speaker mesh plates that are attached to the face of the cabnet. Would lining the speaker enclosure with sound absorbing material make any difference in sound quality? If so what would I use? I was looking at Dynamat but it is designed for cars,is quite expensive,and looks lke aluminum foil. Any suggestions aside from removing the wall unit would be appreciated
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mapman
21,956 posts
 
It is what it is.

My second system is set up similarly for similar reasons (Triangle Titus monitors up high in Ethan Allen Cabinets). I do use a sub with these in this setup in that the bass extension suffers to a larger extent. Soundstage size, imaging and transparency is somewhat limited also compared to optimal setup. The music sounds like is mostly coming out of the speakers. Despite these limitations, it is still sounds quite good.

It is what it is unfortunately for the most part. That doesn't necessarily have to be bad though.
bryoncunningham
890 posts
 
Would lining the speaker enclosure with sound absorbing material make any difference in sound quality?

Yes. My center channel is enclosed in a cabinet, and lining the interior with acoustic foam made a huge difference in reducing the coloration created by that arrangement. Parts Express has self adhesive acoustic foam that is inexpensive and effective.
buconero117
2,311 posts
 
How about a different approach, Like a modified agreement. The speakers will never sound right in the cabinet, no matter what you do, not withstanding the suggestions being provided. See if she will agree to letting you take them out of the cabinet for listening purposes only. When not listening, they should be stored in your custom 'ark'. Be sure to get her to agree to a sub being a part of the deal.
shakeydeal
979 posts
 
Doesn't sound like much of an agreement to me. You have bigger problems than your stereo system......

Shakey
rwwear
2,854 posts
 
It's a sad situation for you.
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