DIY Bass Trap Panel question

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eh Dudes,

I'm building a few 2'x4', and 4" thick, DIY wood framed bass trap panels to be placed in the 4 corners of my room. I was planning using some 1x4 wood planks, and drilling bid holes in the side to let the air/sound through, and wrapping it with some burlap cloth. (Yes, I'm poor but I gotta do something)

But, I'm wondering will I get better results with using OC 705, or 703?

Will the 705 really buy me that me that much more bass absorption compared to the 703.

or would I just be better off building the panels 6" thick using 703?
 
I would vote 703 (or even mineral wool is cool I think). 4" is good, 6" is even better for bass if you can swing it. And I have been successful building 2' x 4' 4" panels using 1"x2" boards for the frame, reinforced with wedges of wood at the corners cut from 2x4's or whatever. I make the frame a little smaller than the absorbant panel, put it against the back of the panel, and staple the fabric around the back of it. Wah-la! You now have absorption taking place on the sides of the panel as well.
 
Exactly.

If money is tight, you can do 6" of 703 for 75% of what 4" of 705 will cost you and it will perform just as well or better.

Bryan
 
Hey Glow,

Are you getting your 703 in the city? If so, mind if i ask where?

-thanks-
 
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