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Post by jimbo on Jun 8, 2020 10:02:53 GMT
That's about 2 feet in diameter, would tight and secured with duct tape. Perfect. Even better if you have 3 that size stacked on top of each other. |
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Post by antonio on Jun 8, 2020 10:05:50 GMT
Macca, please see link I edited in re how to stick on walls. Something like that would do the trick I'm sure. May even do the ceiling.
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Post by macca on Jun 8, 2020 10:18:35 GMT
That's about 2 feet in diameter, would tight and secured with duct tape. Perfect. Even better if you have 3 that size stacked on top of each other. I think that's the only one I have but it must have at least some effect. Will test later. |
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Post by macca on Jun 8, 2020 10:19:51 GMT
Macca, please see link I edited in re how to stick on walls. Something like that would do the trick I'm sure. May even do the ceiling. I have some of that already - never without a roll of quality duct tape, me. Was thinking gluing might look tidier but what the hell, this aint the Ritz. |
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Post by macca on Jun 8, 2020 10:21:23 GMT
Rebuilt the TV system too, busy morning. Although I have been up since 0530. Cup of tea and a ciggy now.
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Post by jandl100 on Jun 8, 2020 10:39:38 GMT
I looked at the rock wool link, thought I might get a set of 3, about £30. Very reasonable.
Plus £50 delivery. Wtf.
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Post by jandl100 on Jun 8, 2020 10:41:05 GMT
Rebuilt the TV system too, busy morning. Although I have been up since 0530. Cup of tea and a ciggy now. Ciggy. Wow, quite shocked! Do folks still use the cancer sticks? Ah, well. |
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Post by macca on Jun 8, 2020 11:21:57 GMT
lol - one of the few pleasures I have left in life.
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Post by karma67 on Jun 8, 2020 11:44:36 GMT
lol - one of the few pleasures I have left in life. Lol me too! |
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Post by jimbo on Jun 8, 2020 11:56:54 GMT
My mum would say the same.
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Post by antonio on Jun 8, 2020 15:19:57 GMT
lol - one of the few pleasures I have left in life. Me too Macca. I have cut back when I stay in the uk due to the cost. |
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Post by macca on Jun 8, 2020 16:35:39 GMT
Smoking more at the moment because I'm working from home so it's costing me £45 a week. Usually it's £30 a week. Sometimes get duty free of a mate who goes abroad a lot on business and he doesn't smoke so I get his allowance. Works out about half the price. I only ever smoke roll-ups and cigars though.
One of the girls at work asked me how much it cost me to smoke, I told her and she went nuts. Tells me that it's a waste of money and just think of all the other things I could do with that cash. So I asked her how much her cellphone bill was each month and she went red. Eventually she admitted that if it was under £300 that was a good month.
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Post by jandl100 on Jun 8, 2020 17:43:21 GMT
£300 a month for a cellphone? I don't understand. My phone contract costs about £26 a month. What am I missing? ______ Hmm. Instead of the phone I could take up smoking. I could then plan on dying sooner, so I could use up my savings quicker and splurge it on some hifi megakit. Woohoo, that sounds like a win!  |
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Post by macca on Jun 9, 2020 12:22:54 GMT
Pretty much my plan Jerry  Well, I have placed an order for four 50x50 cm acoustic tiles of the type designed for mid and high frequencies. Figure I'll put two on the door behind the listening position and one on the wall that the right-hand speaker is close to, leaving one to experiment with in a variety of spots. Don't know what if any effect they will have but it will at least make it look like I'm taking it all very seriously. Cost £32.50 including delivery so not a massive punt. Here's the link to them www.studiospares.com/Studio-Gear/Acoustic-Tiles/Antiverb-30-Acoustic-Foam-Tile-25mm_465300.htm |
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 9, 2020 12:39:45 GMT
Pretty much my plan Jerry Well, I have placed an order for four 50x50 cm acoustic tiles of the type designed for mid and high frequencies. Figure I'll put two on the door behind the listening position and one on the wall that the right-hand speaker is close to, leaving one to experiment with in a variety of spots. Don't know what if any effect they will have but it will at least make it look like I'm taking it all very seriously. Cost £32.50 including delivery so not a massive punt. Here's the link to them www.studiospares.com/Studio-Gear/Acoustic-Tiles/Antiverb-30-Acoustic-Foam-Tile-25mm_465300.htmGood price |
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Post by macca on Jun 9, 2020 16:56:32 GMT
Not bad is it? Being delivered tomorrow by DPD.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 9, 2020 17:03:39 GMT
Not bad is it? Being delivered tomorrow by DPD. I like studiospares....very reasonable and usually very quick too. I get a fair bit of stuff from them |
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Post by macca on Jun 9, 2020 18:07:49 GMT
Yes, me too. I always recommend them.
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Post by macca on Jun 11, 2020 11:34:52 GMT
put the acoustic panels up on the door and the section of blank wall between the window and the door - the wall behind the listening position that is.
They cover pretty much the whole door. I stuck them up with duct tape, just a lash up for proof of concept.
So what was the result?
Well the panels seem to be made of the only material in the world that duct tape doesn't stick to very well. As a result they all, one by one, gradually fell off whilst I was listening. On the plus side this did mean that I was able to asses the sound changes as the room treatment was gradually removed, and without leaving my seat. Excellent!
Star of the show is the big roll of loft insulation in the corner. Putting that there has got me back to where I was when the big plant was there. Amazing what a difference it makes, helps with the bass too. Sounds more balanced with the rest of the frequency spectrum and also a bit more presence to it. Those mid and top reflections that were bugging me are gone. Would be even better if I had a few more rolls stacked on top as Jim suggested, will have to check if I have anymore of them but I don't think I do.
Covering the door, which is a big, completely flat surface also made a difference but more subtle. Nevertheless I will be sorting out some suitable glue and putting the panels back on it permanently.
I'd recommend looking at treatments like this for the corners and walls behind the listening position if you haven't already, it does make a tangible improvement.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 11, 2020 18:56:16 GMT
Haha made me chuckle that your panel's fell off and changed the sound.
Good on ya for giving them a go.
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Post by macca on Jun 12, 2020 7:08:00 GMT
They want fifteen quid for a can of suitable spray adhesive for sticking them up! Fifteen quid! You can't just use anything because with the panels being foam some adhesives will dissolve them. I suppose I will have to bite the bullet if I want to proceed.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 12, 2020 7:58:02 GMT
They want fifteen quid for a can of suitable spray adhesive for sticking them up! Fifteen quid! You can't just use anything because with the panels being foam some adhesives will dissolve them. I suppose I will have to bite the bullet if I want to proceed. Do it Macca. Got to be worth it ? |
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Post by macca on Jun 12, 2020 11:11:26 GMT
Well given I'm already into it for £35 for the panels I suppose I might as well. I mean luckily fifteen quid isn't a big deal to me but I don't like being ripped off. It's a can of glue, why does it cost an hour's wages? If it was a fiver for a can plus a couple of quid for delivery I'd be okay with that.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2020 11:55:45 GMT
Can't you hang them like you would a picture, couple of screws and some string?
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Post by macca on Jun 12, 2020 11:58:34 GMT
Possibly, but then I've got to get screws and string. And I don't really want to screw into the door itself. Drawing pins might work, must see if I have any if them around. The foam might be too thick though.
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Post by antonio on Jun 13, 2020 12:53:00 GMT
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Post by macca on Jun 13, 2020 13:55:13 GMT
Cheers. It's a bit pricy for second-hand though. £888 for a new one so only £168 cheaper than new. If it was £500 then I'd be tempted.
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Post by macca on Jun 14, 2020 11:54:09 GMT
Was having another listen last night and I'm still not happy with the bass I'm getting. I even went to the extent of checking all the wiring. You know when you're doing that something isn't cutting it. By a process of elimination it really has to be the Oppo.
It's not terrible but it's just a bit slack and lacks a bit of weight and impact. It's only really noticeable on some music - like I was playing that Daft Punk album that has some really good club-style bass on a couple of the tunes and it was obviously not as good as I have been used to.
And now I've noticed it on stuff like that I notice it on everything.
It's not so bad I couldn't live with it but when you've had better it's hard to go back.
So I'm thinking about another CD player. My theory is this is a power-supply thing (although that is speculation I admit) so an off board DAC would not necessarily solve the problem. Or would it? I'm in a quandry.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 14, 2020 12:00:30 GMT
Was having another listen last night and I'm still not happy with the bass I'm getting. I even went to the extent of checking all the wiring. You know when you're doing that something isn't cutting it. By a process of elimination it really has to be the Oppo. It's not terrible but it's just a bit slack and lacks a bit of weight and impact. It's only really noticeable on some music - like I was playing that Daft Punk album that has some really good club-style bass on a couple of the tunes and it was obviously not as good as I have been used to. And now I've noticed it on stuff like that I notice it on everything. It's not so bad I couldn't live with it but when you've had better it's hard to go back. So I'm thinking about another CD player. My theory is this is a power-supply thing (although that is speculation I admit) so an off board DAC would not necessarily solve the problem. Or would it? I'm in a quandry. I heard a Lampizator this morning and it was the bees knees. Seriously good. Buy a dAC it can always be sold if you dont love it. |
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Post by macca on Jun 14, 2020 13:39:54 GMT
I think I will if for no other reason than to rule it out.
Lampizator has really impressed me the couple of times I've heard their gear. Costs proper money though!
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