Planar Speakers and Diffusors
I have the Clarisys Speakers. They are the Planar type. I would like to treat the wall behind the speakers. I have been told not use any type of sound absorber, so I am interested in the GIK Acoustics Q7d Diffusor
I have a large 85" TV in between the speakers, so the only area that can be treated is behind the Planers. Check out my systems page.
I have yet to find a review of these diffusors, so has anyone used these and can comment on the effectiveness?
ozzy
Beautiful system Ozzy. I ran planar for over thirty five years. Typically no absorption behind worked best for me. I had Apogee ribbons and they required an absorbing panel about six feet up, in the center above the speakers that was 9” high and three feet across. Otherwise painted drywall sounded best. You speakers look exactly like updated and slightly larger Apogee Baby Grand. |
Nice system. I notice you have a subwoofer tucked into a corner. I do think diffusors would be good, if 3D, consider ceiling diffusion and absorption as well as combinations at the sides as well. Keep in mind that you might want to use those corner spaces for bass traps. Measure and consider your bass response and room modes first, and then decide on corner bass traps and then decide on the rest with the remaining space. Consider movable curtains in front of the TV. Experiment with a blanket over the TV to see if you hear meaningful impact or not. |
Thank you, Eric, for the advice. From what I have discovered with the Clarisys Speakers is No absorption is better. With previous speakers, I did have Tube traps in the corners, and many Stillpoint Aperture’s, but with the Clarisys they lessened the liveliness and soundstage. So, I sold them. The subs are in the corners (4 JL-F113) and have been calibrated individually. I think within my room sound good. The subs are crossed over at 40hz. while the Clarisys play full range. ozzy |
@ozzy what are you intending to change with diffusers? From the setup pics, the main issues I’d predict are (1) proximity to the sidewalls (seems the company recommends more space between speaker x side boundaries?), (2) fully carpeted floor (might cause lopsided response for speakers that benefit from relatively lively rooms?) and (3) that huge tv. I’m not sure you can address (1) or (2), or what kind of difference diffusers might render if (1) and (2) are even real issues at all. Betting you’d do well to get some lightweight softwood blinds or other slats to hang over that tv. I suspect the front wall bounce may be extreme. |
