PaulDF
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- May 17, 2002
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As some of you may know, I am now getting ready to build some ASC Type tube traps for my room to tame the nastiness coming out of my EBS tempest. (You know what I mean).
I have several questions after studying both Chris Tsutsui's, and Jon_Risch's Tube type traps.
I was thinking of making 4 traps, 6 if two can be half-length.
1. It looked like TWO layers of insulation were applied to the cage. The ends of each layer butted together and sealed as well as the sides. Is this right?
2. After all insulation is on, It should be squeezed tightly with string or rope or wire, as tight as possible?
3. When applying the second roll of wire mesh, it also should be pulled quite tight?
4. Then snip the wires squeezing the insulation tight and pull it out, right?
5. Are there advantages or disadvantages with rolling too tight or too loose?
6. Finally a layer of cotton batting rolled around the trap twice or so. How is it held? Lots of tape or wire? Glue might actually work best.
Burlap goen on here, hopefully find a neutral color.
Now these traps looked to be about 4' tall and 17' in diameter.
7. Would a 2' tall trap be effective as well? stackable? Could I place one under my rear surround tower and one on top? Would that be effective?
8. What about objects in the direct path between the sub and the trap such as a couch, or small cabinet?
9. Do the traps typically work best: suspended near the ceiling in a corner, midway down, or on the floor?
10. What diameter of trap might be best for my room? It is 18*22' with a 7.5' ceiling. My sub is a 360L Tempest with an AVA 250 amp.
I know there are a lot of questions asked here, sorry. But I want to have a pretty good handle on the situation, and also try to build something that will not stick out like a sore thumb(too much). If they really work, then its not so much a factor!
All help appreciated, thanks guys. You've all been a great inspiration! (or is it peer pressure )
I have several questions after studying both Chris Tsutsui's, and Jon_Risch's Tube type traps.
I was thinking of making 4 traps, 6 if two can be half-length.
1. It looked like TWO layers of insulation were applied to the cage. The ends of each layer butted together and sealed as well as the sides. Is this right?
2. After all insulation is on, It should be squeezed tightly with string or rope or wire, as tight as possible?
3. When applying the second roll of wire mesh, it also should be pulled quite tight?
4. Then snip the wires squeezing the insulation tight and pull it out, right?
5. Are there advantages or disadvantages with rolling too tight or too loose?
6. Finally a layer of cotton batting rolled around the trap twice or so. How is it held? Lots of tape or wire? Glue might actually work best.
Burlap goen on here, hopefully find a neutral color.
Now these traps looked to be about 4' tall and 17' in diameter.
7. Would a 2' tall trap be effective as well? stackable? Could I place one under my rear surround tower and one on top? Would that be effective?
8. What about objects in the direct path between the sub and the trap such as a couch, or small cabinet?
9. Do the traps typically work best: suspended near the ceiling in a corner, midway down, or on the floor?
10. What diameter of trap might be best for my room? It is 18*22' with a 7.5' ceiling. My sub is a 360L Tempest with an AVA 250 amp.
I know there are a lot of questions asked here, sorry. But I want to have a pretty good handle on the situation, and also try to build something that will not stick out like a sore thumb(too much). If they really work, then its not so much a factor!
All help appreciated, thanks guys. You've all been a great inspiration! (or is it peer pressure )