Thread: Vicoustics have arrived!

Received a pallet of acoustical panels from Vicoustics this Friday. After unwrapping them, they are MUCH better looking than my current panels. Simply said, they are uniform.

The current plan is to alternate the Flexi-Wood and Cinema Round in 2x4 patterns and place the Omega-Wood behind the speakers. I thought of criss-crossing but it, at least in my mind, seemed too busy. Let me know if any of you "decorators" and/or "designers" have any suggestions. Since I'm glueing them to the walls, I'm trying to think this trough as much as possible. You can see how my existing panels are placed (at least on the one wall).

Special thanks to Jeff W. for getting these out to me so soon...placed my order late Monday.

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mine come next week plus some ASC tower traps for 40hz issues that were discovered after room analysis
Nick

Nice.

I don't think you'll be disappointed with them cosmetically. I'll comment on their acoustics after I've placed them. My room was way too "lively" before I treated it but I think I underestimated the importance of proper diffusion; hence the move to Vicoustics.

Congrats Michael!!

You'll be in for a treat once you have them all up, it made a big difference in my room from my old panels..

Thanks Dewey.

Ah nice reminder of all those different set-ups. I have seen them in the past but forgot about that page on their website. Will definitely look at them again. Thanks.

I also agree about the columns looking better but I'm trying to future-proof my room for speaker upgrade(s) so the shotgun approach seemed easiest. I'll think things over again. I do like the look of stacking them 4' x 6' high.

Here they are in final configuration.

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I wanted to do something more creative but it would've required more panels and my brain started hurting.

After two days of listening, I can honestly say my room was over damped. Imaging is a touch better and notes hang in the air just a split second longer. Diffusion has helped breath a bit of life into everything. I am happy as a clam.

Mike - they look terrific. Glad you have heard such a nice improvement. I think the speaker/room interaction synergy is so important.

Looking good Michael!!

Originally Posted by Dewster

Looking good Michael!!

+1! Glad they made an immediate improvement already.

Michael, do you feel you are done or more tweaking forthcoming? And curious, what made you choose the squared panels vs. say, Wave Wood or any other Vicoustics product. They have so many, each with different effects and looks.

Thanks

Originally Posted by socfan12

+1! Glad they made an immediate improvement already.

Michael, do you feel you are done or more tweaking forthcoming? And curious, what made you choose the squared panels vs. say, Wave Wood or any other Vicoustics product. They have so many, each with different effects and looks.

Thanks

I sense there will be more to come..

Originally Posted by Mike

Mike - they look terrific. Glad you have heard such a nice improvement. I think the speaker/room interaction synergy is so important.

Thanks. No doubt Mike, the room plays a big role.

Originally Posted by Dewster

Looking good Michael!!

Thanks Dewey.

Originally Posted by socfan12

+1! Glad they made an immediate improvement already.

Michael, do you feel you are done or more tweaking forthcoming? And curious, what made you choose the squared panels vs. say, Wave Wood or any other Vicoustics product. They have so many, each with different effects and looks.

Thanks

I chose the Flexi-Wood (squares) based mostly on aesthetics. The spec sheets show that they don't damp as much as the Wave Wood and since I was planning on using more total panels I thought it made sense. After examining the panels, I think they are all cored by the same foam and the only differences are the covers which change the absorption/diffusion properties (I could be wrong).

As for future tweaking, I may swap out my bass traps at some point for better looking ones. If you mean gear, I've been entertaining speaker auditions lately...I'm in trouble.

I am also a fan of Vicoustic products using wavewoods and 2D diffusors at different locations in my room. Great value for money.



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Looks great Michael.....

Originally Posted by kiwi_1282001

I am also a fan of Vicoustic products using wavewoods and 2D diffusors at different locations in my room. Great value for money.

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Nice room Kiwi!

Originally Posted by A/V Solutions

Looks great Michael.....

Thanks Jeff.

Very nice Kiwi,

I am entertaining the Raidho speakers but I do not have the side walls symmetrical like your layout. My right speaker has another 8-9 feet before it sees a side wall. My room is L-shaped and now my speakers fire into the main area.

Originally Posted by LimaBeanLana

beautiful setup man i joined her to find out more about building a personal studio im glad i found your thread. i took out a loan to buy some dj equipment and build myself a nice studio to work out of. a proper aesthetic listening environment is very important for me. ...nice pics ill read more in from you in the future!

Lana, first, welcome to AS!

Second, Vicoustics has a number of pics from home/professional studios using their products. You should take a look at their gallery, too.

Originally Posted by kiwi_1282001

Thanks and ditto to you Michael.

Re your system, do you place a cover over the TV screen when listening? I found the reflective screen on my plasma interfered with the sound-stage. That was solved by placing a quilt over the screen whilst listening.

Thanks Kiwi. I actually used to lean a panel in front of the TV while listening but I've gotten lazy lately. A quilt, or something similar, is actually a nice idea since it wouldn't damp as much as an absorption panel. I'll experiment this week for sure.