Base trap spacing


Hello everyone, I got my corner bass traps from GIK Acoustics today. The thing is they won’t go all the way in the corners because of the wall outlet that I am using to plug my Niagara 1200 in. I wrote GIK and was told it shouldn’t affect the sound, he also told me I could get a right turn power strip and plug my power cable coming from my Niagara in it. The idea behind the right turn power strip is to get the bass traps closer to the corners. Currently they are 6 inches from the back all and 2 inches from the side walls. I really don’t want to have a new outlet installed. Thanks guys.

shtr74sims

Just to be clear, the Leviton is a replacement plug, not an adapter. You don’t plug a wire into the bottom, you wire it through the bottom, and mimimizes extra connections.

That is, you’ll have to remove any existing plug, disassemble the Leviton, wire it, and re-assemble it.

If that’s too scary, and you don’t mind an extra plug and socket in the way consider this 14 gauge extension cord:

https://amzn.to/44WRnve

They also make pure 90 degree adaptors, but I don't like them.  I think it is too easy to disconnect or get a partial connection over time.

https://amzn.to/44KoFOk

@erik_squires yea, I will likely go with the cord option. I emailed Pass Labs this morning asking what they thought on the options you offered me. I know the traps don’t need to be all the way in the corners, more for looks at this point. Your thoughts are much appreciated. 

OP: If you are not looking for a boutique power cord, they also make IEC power cords with 90 degree plugs. 

@erik_squires I have an Audioquest Monsoon cable atm. The bass traps came in yesterday and I thought I had more room. Thank you though