I have just purchased 12 2' x 4' rigid fiberglass panels to use for acoustical treatment in my new HT. 6 of the panels will be used to cover most of the screen wall as many of you recommend (although I know others don't go for this!). I'm not sure what to do on the remaining 3 walls and ceiling. Specifically, if the front wall is dead, is it still important to treat the back wall or is that overkill? And on the side walls, should the panels be directly across from each other or staggered so that sound can't echo back and forth? I'll have 6 panels remaining and could buy more if needed. I have not done any kind of computer modeling so don't know what frequencies might be a problem for me.
My room info:
My room is 8'2" wide (yes - very narrow), 16'10" long, with 7'6" ceilings. I used drywall on all walls and ceiling. The floor is concrete and will be carpeted. There are two exposed ducts that run the length of the ceiling near each side wall. I covered these ducts with ductwrap - basically 1 1/2" thick fiberglass with silver paper wrapping. It's not the ideal solution, but I didn't want to lower the ceiling and mess with soffits. With the entire ceiling painted black, it actually doesn't look too bad.
I appreciate any help.
My room info:
My room is 8'2" wide (yes - very narrow), 16'10" long, with 7'6" ceilings. I used drywall on all walls and ceiling. The floor is concrete and will be carpeted. There are two exposed ducts that run the length of the ceiling near each side wall. I covered these ducts with ductwrap - basically 1 1/2" thick fiberglass with silver paper wrapping. It's not the ideal solution, but I didn't want to lower the ceiling and mess with soffits. With the entire ceiling painted black, it actually doesn't look too bad.
I appreciate any help.