Home made absorption panels.....


I would like to hear some good inexpensive ways to make absorption panels, particularly at first point of reflection.

Thanks.
capt369
Thanks Tvad, Perfectionist has quite a set-up. My problem still remains with the sliding glass door with vertical metal venetion blinds.

I`ll be using a corner set-up per bobby p`s suggestion for my merlins that are on order. Using a corner placement, I`m not sure sonically what will be experienced yet. Or, for that matter, where the ref. points would be.

I wonder if anyone else has used this corner set-up and what if any sonic benefits were achieved?
04-20-06: Capt369
Thanks Tvad, Perfectionist has quite a set-up. My problem still remains with the sliding glass door with vertical metal venetion blinds.
Replacing the metal vertical blinds with fabric vertical blinds will be a good start, but I'm sure you've already considered this.
You can make frames out of inexpensive 1x2 lumber, which gives you 1.5" depth. Cut high-density foam (or other acoustic materials) to fit the frame. Then, go to your local fabric store and pick out your choice of inexpensive fabric (you will be surprised at how many styles and patterns you can choose from - even "artistic" patterns/colors). Then, stretch the fabric over the frames and staple. Hang as you would a picture frame. If interior decorating isn't your thing, take your girlfriend/wife/mom with you to the fabric store! You can make a lot of panels that actually look very good "artsy" for cheap. I did this and it worked. Then I got remarried and had to sell the whole house - dedicated room and all!!