Hey guys, new member here!
So I recently received a quote for a plan which will convert one of the rooms in my flat into a home studio for mixing and recording. The room is 128 inches in height (10.6 feet), 106 inches in width (8.8 feet), and 169 inches in length (14.08 feet). The back wall is comprised almost entirely of conservatory style floor-to -ceiling windows.
I am totally green when it comes to studio plans and associated costs, and so I was wondering if some of you would so kind as to give this plan a quick gander, and let me know whether the price I've been quoted is reasonable. This plan was put together on the basis that I have no budget limitations by the way, but the guy said that he can work to a lower budget if necessary, and that a few alterations to the plan could cut off a few hundred pounds without massively detracting from the final result. While you're at it, you can also tell me if it seems like he knows his stuff. I've no reason to doubt the the guy, he seems nice and competent enough etc. But again, I'm very green, so just wanted to be sure that the price seems reasonable for what I'd be getting, hence this thread. Your educated opinions would be greatly appreciated!
Here's the plan:
"4 x 500mm wide x 580mm deep custom corner bass traps built to 1605mm tall each at £245.00 each (standard 1200mm height is £190.00) = £980.00
For front corners stacked 2 per corner to reach total height of 3210mm. This leaves a 40mm gap to the ceiling as margin. The lower traps will be fitted with extra bracings so that the top units can stack safely on top (traps of this size / height weigh over 20kg)
2 x 580mm x 580mm square bass traps built to 1605mm tall each at £255.00 each = £510.00
For rear right corner stacked to reach total height of 3210mm. Lower trap fitted with extra bracings to strengthen frame
2 x 600mm tall x 1577mm wide x 120mm deep Custom BF-125s at £105.00 each = £210.00
For front wall / behind speakers for SBIR and overall decay time control
2 x Custom BF-175s 600mm wide x 1800mm tall x 170mm (7") deep at £150.00 each = £300.00
For side wall reflection points closest to speakers
2 x BF-180s 600mm wide x 1800mm tall x 120mm (5") deep at £117.50 each = £235.00
For side wall reflection points
2 x BF-180s 600mm wide x 1800mm tall x 120mm (5") deep at £117.50 each = £235.00
For rear side walls
2 x Freestanding Custom BF-175s 800mm wide x 1800mm tall x 170mm deep fitted with real oak timber feet (hard wax oil finish) at £200.00 each = £400.00
For back wall bass control and mid / high reflections. Can be fitted with castors for an extra £15.00 per trap (castors cost us £10.00 per set of 4, so £5 for fitting them)
Due to the fabric roll width of 1.74m we'd have to cover these in 2 sections.. so front, sides, top and bottom from 1 piece of fabric, with an extra panelled section at the back, which can either be a hemmed section, or we can fit an oak bead to cover the staples used to secure the fabric
2 x Custom BF-175 Ceiling Clouds with LED downlights 800mm wide x 1800mm long x 170mm deep at £250.00 each = £500.00
Set up for ceiling use, with marine pad eye (plate hooks) pre-fitted on the back making them ready to suspend, and hidden supports under the front fabric covering to hold the sound absorbent core in place properly over time. Fitted with 2 x dimmable GU10 LED downlights per cloud - for insurance reasons these have to be wired to the mains by a qualified electrician.
Total = £3370.00 - £130.00 discount = £3240.00 no vat to add and free delivery via tracked and insured pallets."
Thoughts? Cheers!
So I recently received a quote for a plan which will convert one of the rooms in my flat into a home studio for mixing and recording. The room is 128 inches in height (10.6 feet), 106 inches in width (8.8 feet), and 169 inches in length (14.08 feet). The back wall is comprised almost entirely of conservatory style floor-to -ceiling windows.
I am totally green when it comes to studio plans and associated costs, and so I was wondering if some of you would so kind as to give this plan a quick gander, and let me know whether the price I've been quoted is reasonable. This plan was put together on the basis that I have no budget limitations by the way, but the guy said that he can work to a lower budget if necessary, and that a few alterations to the plan could cut off a few hundred pounds without massively detracting from the final result. While you're at it, you can also tell me if it seems like he knows his stuff. I've no reason to doubt the the guy, he seems nice and competent enough etc. But again, I'm very green, so just wanted to be sure that the price seems reasonable for what I'd be getting, hence this thread. Your educated opinions would be greatly appreciated!
Here's the plan:
"4 x 500mm wide x 580mm deep custom corner bass traps built to 1605mm tall each at £245.00 each (standard 1200mm height is £190.00) = £980.00
For front corners stacked 2 per corner to reach total height of 3210mm. This leaves a 40mm gap to the ceiling as margin. The lower traps will be fitted with extra bracings so that the top units can stack safely on top (traps of this size / height weigh over 20kg)
2 x 580mm x 580mm square bass traps built to 1605mm tall each at £255.00 each = £510.00
For rear right corner stacked to reach total height of 3210mm. Lower trap fitted with extra bracings to strengthen frame
2 x 600mm tall x 1577mm wide x 120mm deep Custom BF-125s at £105.00 each = £210.00
For front wall / behind speakers for SBIR and overall decay time control
2 x Custom BF-175s 600mm wide x 1800mm tall x 170mm (7") deep at £150.00 each = £300.00
For side wall reflection points closest to speakers
2 x BF-180s 600mm wide x 1800mm tall x 120mm (5") deep at £117.50 each = £235.00
For side wall reflection points
2 x BF-180s 600mm wide x 1800mm tall x 120mm (5") deep at £117.50 each = £235.00
For rear side walls
2 x Freestanding Custom BF-175s 800mm wide x 1800mm tall x 170mm deep fitted with real oak timber feet (hard wax oil finish) at £200.00 each = £400.00
For back wall bass control and mid / high reflections. Can be fitted with castors for an extra £15.00 per trap (castors cost us £10.00 per set of 4, so £5 for fitting them)
Due to the fabric roll width of 1.74m we'd have to cover these in 2 sections.. so front, sides, top and bottom from 1 piece of fabric, with an extra panelled section at the back, which can either be a hemmed section, or we can fit an oak bead to cover the staples used to secure the fabric
2 x Custom BF-175 Ceiling Clouds with LED downlights 800mm wide x 1800mm long x 170mm deep at £250.00 each = £500.00
Set up for ceiling use, with marine pad eye (plate hooks) pre-fitted on the back making them ready to suspend, and hidden supports under the front fabric covering to hold the sound absorbent core in place properly over time. Fitted with 2 x dimmable GU10 LED downlights per cloud - for insurance reasons these have to be wired to the mains by a qualified electrician.
Total = £3370.00 - £130.00 discount = £3240.00 no vat to add and free delivery via tracked and insured pallets."
Thoughts? Cheers!