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

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The DC3 Multifuser works great on the wall behind my planars, stacked three high on each side:

 

 

I use QRD diffusers behind in my system Magnepan 3.7 and GR Research triple 12” subwoofers.  You can see in my system page.  I have been very happy with the results.  I recommend it.

Great speaker/sub combo @mscetal! As you are new here, you probably don't know that I have for years been recommending the GR Research/Rythmik Audio OB/Dipole Sub for use with planar loudspeakers. I made the double-woofer version, in W-frames rather than H.

I have Maggies on each side of a 65 inch TV, no absorption behind either, but a couple plants as diffusers. For critical listening, I worked up a screen of sorts made of Geo textile fabric that I drape over my television. I had the wife sew a slot/pocket on one of the long ends and inserted a dowel into it to match the length of the TV. That sits just over the top edge of the television and the rest just drapes down and hangs freely. When done listening I simply roll it up and tuck it into a closet.

Thank you for some very good information.

The DC3 Multiuser, QRD diffusers, along with adding a couple plants interests me.

At this time, I’m going without front wall/behind speaker treatment. The soundstage is huge as it is!

But I am such a tweaker and audio hobbyist, I’m sure I will revisit the suggestions sooner or later.

ozzy