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Re:Show HN: HiFiScan, a Python app to optimize your loudspea... by vladvasiliu on Sunday September 11, 2022 @01:38PM (#32801590)
> you're far better off learning how to treat the room properly

Would you have some pointers on this?

I've been looking into this and while I've found pointers on "what to do", what's missing is where to actually find the necessary panels and how to figure if they're actually worth anything.

Re:Show HN: HiFiScan, a Python app to optimize your loudspea... by zoltar on Sunday September 11, 2022 @05:58PM (#32803680)
Here's some basic before/after examples that might be useful. This is kind of a deep rabbit hole. My dumb brain still dreams of blackbird studio c every once and a while.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB8H0HFMylo#t=6m22s

Re:Show HN: HiFiScan, a Python app to optimize your loudspea... by its_bbq on Sunday September 11, 2022 @03:24PM (#32802468)
Build your own panels with rockwool insulation. There way better than almost anything you'll find on the market and easy even for no talent carpenters like myself
Re:Show HN: HiFiScan, a Python app to optimize your loudspea... by timc3 on Sunday September 11, 2022 @04:37PM (#32803049)
Exactly. If you really want to get into it the depth of the construction of the panels you need is based on some maths - density of the insulation material and it's particular properties but all of that can be found out on forums such as this one: https://gearspace.com/board/studio-building-acoustics/ - vs the frequencies you wish to treat.

You can put your room dimensions into a calculator and get a rough idea of some of the try and find the modes of the room - which you want to treat, though sometimes it takes trial and error as well. But you want to treat the point of first reflection and then have bass trapping in the corners.

Don't buy that "acoustic foam" that looks like egg cartons, it's rubbish.

Re:Show HN: HiFiScan, a Python app to optimize your loudspea... by vladvasiliu on Sunday September 11, 2022 @03:32PM (#32802532)
How do you cover those? I'd expect drywall or similar would negate most benefits.
Re:Show HN: HiFiScan, a Python app to optimize your loudspea... by timc3 on Sunday September 11, 2022 @04:30PM (#32802991)
Fabric that you can breath through easily for looks. Under than you can be very thin fabric that makes sure that the fibres from the insulation doesn't escape.

I use this for looks: https://www.camirafabrics.com/en/contract/inspiration/acoust...

Re:Show HN: HiFiScan, a Python app to optimize your loudspea... by colanderman on Sunday September 11, 2022 @06:40PM (#32803962)
I've found https://ehomerecordingstudio.com/acoustic-treatment/ to be a well-written and informative guide.
Re:Show HN: HiFiScan, a Python app to optimize your loudspea... by ibigb on Sunday September 11, 2022 @05:44PM (#32803572)
You might look here: http://realtraps.com

You can probably reduce some room resonances.