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Acoustic Panel Help

Hello All,

I'm in need of your input.  I have a front wall behind my Maggie's on each side of an Oled screen (please no hate, I know..I really do know better, just can't do anything about it yet), and I want to cover the cables while also providing some diffusion for the Maggies.  The space for each panel is 20"x60" but each panel must be raised from the wall enough to cover the cables.  I thought I'd build  1/2" frames and use Velcro backing to attach the  frames in order that I can still get to the cables when needed.  What I don't know enough about is which diffusers would be good to use in a situation like this. Brand, and cost, etc.  I've assumed diffusion panels b/c the Maggie's are dipoles so I don't want to necessarily lose that sound with absorption panels, right?  For those with the experience and who can take the time to help,  please see my profile pictures for reference,  and let me know what you think is the best approach for this project.   I would greatly appreciate your help.  Thanks!!!

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bdp24
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Vicoustic Multifuser DC2 or DC3. Comes in a box of six, each diffuser measuring just under 24" square. A stack of three behind each Maggie (or any other dipole planar) works great at diffusing the rear wave of each panel. Place where the rear wave meets the wall behind each panel.

 

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audiodidact OP
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@bdp24 

Thanks so much!  I’ll look into them right away.

travelinjack's avatar
travelinjack
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Adding room treatments without measuring the room performance is not a great idea.

aewarren
649 posts
 

You have a very reflective (bright) room as it is. Are you sure you want more diffusion? If you haven’t already done so, try covering the cabling behind the speakers with blankets and then noting the results of the sound absorption. I'd even cover the screen when not in use. If this is not to your liking, then try diffusion. Best of luck.

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curiousjim
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You might consider putting a blanket or quilt over your flat screen when you’re listening as well as some diffusion. Book shelves & CD racks can work in a pinch as diffusers.

All the best.

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