DIY Bass Trap by IKEA ??

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Probably Stereo Club goes DIY with this quick video about turning an IKEA bookshelf into a standalone movable music studio bass trap. It's cheep, it's cheerful, simple, effective, and looks pretty nice too. Let me know what you think!
Music: Roadblock by The Moods Malawi. As of yet unreleased, but I hope to drop an EP later this year. Check in to www.sparedogrecords.com/the-m... for updates.
Accidental music: various songs by Soundtrack of Our Lives playing in the background while working on the bass trap.
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@MadelnMachines 8 ай бұрын

I wouldn't put the wooden back on it so the sound can pass through and then reflect off the wall back through the bass trap for further absorption. Air gaps really boost the effectiveness of traps. Try with a fabric back.

@who_is_dis 4 ай бұрын

I thought the same thing until I saw that it's basically a thin piece of card. Something like that would only reflect high frequencies and those aren't making it through the rockwool.

@MrTeff999 2 ай бұрын

I agree.the backing is there for structural reasons. But it could be replaced with slats to provide triangulation. Also, it looks like insulation as well as the walls help keep it stable.

@kundanpandey3340 26 күн бұрын

Good logic

@khalillahbichi4943 4 ай бұрын

Thank You sir, we need more people like you !

@5x106 Ай бұрын

I’ve got some large cabinets in my theatre room, I was going to give them away, now, I think I will fill them with the acoustic insulation and keep them

@DJLoilack 6 ай бұрын

great idea!

@pianoatthirty 2 ай бұрын

this is such a great idea

@ardierr.2525 8 ай бұрын

Briliant

@alexmacias3837 8 ай бұрын

You’re a genius. I was going to build panels tomorrow but I’m just gonna grab bookshelves

@alexmacias3837 6 ай бұрын

Follow up. I built these and they didn’t do all that much to tame 40-60hz. I built 2 diaphragmatic bass absorbers for 40hz and it was infinitely more effective. It took several hours to plan and build and they are extremely heavy but well worth the effort.

@Bob-Fields 6 ай бұрын

@@alexmacias3837 Thanks for your update! Do you have a pointer (links might not work here) for an online resource to what did for the diaphragms?

@angelpi 6 ай бұрын

@@alexmacias3837It would be great if you could make a video about how you did it.

@borey123xx9 Ай бұрын

@@alexmacias3837 Maybe because the bass traps need to be a lot thicker, like minimum 17 inches to really absorb bass

@Grant82gc Жыл бұрын

Haha i had this idea a while ago, im glad someone else is as lazy (smart) as me :)

@sx178 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video; it presents an interesting cost-effective solution. Have you conducted any acoustic measurements before and after its implementation? If so, could you share them with us?

@ProbablyStereoClub 9 ай бұрын

No i haven't, but the improvement was significant. They do exactly the same thing as any other insulation based treatment, just a lot cheaper ;)

@Remo860 6 ай бұрын

Det här måste jag prova!

@cnkosm6536 Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea, thanks for sharing. I'm thinking of building the same with the BILLY bookshelf because I have a very low ceiling. Quick question: Why did you cut these card strips? Couldn't you just staple the fabric on the interior wood?

@ProbablyStereoClub Жыл бұрын

Hi thanks. I guess I just wanted to make sure the fabric didn't tear in the long run. It might work fine either way

@Techno_dad 10 ай бұрын

Could this be done using smaller width size cabinets as my area is not so big thanks for the video.

@ProbablyStereoClub 9 ай бұрын

I guess so, its just very convenient using this particular shelf since the width is the same as standard insulation sheets - no extra cutting needed.

@Thexpertoneverything 5 ай бұрын

Trevligt med en landsman, gillar idén :)

@mrg1of1 10 ай бұрын

Hey man, im thinking of making this! Do you think that it would be better if I put fabric instead of the regular cover on the back of the bookshelf?

@ProbablyStereoClub 9 ай бұрын

I don't think it would make much of a difference at all.

@bobmclaughlin3851 7 ай бұрын

YES!

@AaronDavisMusic 9 ай бұрын

I wanna be mad...But low key this is by far the greatest of all Ikea hacks! I am over here slow clapping in Ohio.

@akinto609 10 ай бұрын

how much rockwool should i consider buying if i do this ? i don’t want to buy too much but buying too little doesn’t seem smart neither

@ProbablyStereoClub 9 ай бұрын

For this one, I used 3 x 75mm thick rockwool and the sheets are the right width - so its just a matter of measuring (can't remember) the height of the shelf and do the maths.

@MrDry2009 Жыл бұрын

Why did you cover the back of it? Why not let sound pass through it?

@ProbablyStereoClub Жыл бұрын

You don't want the fibres to escape! Plus, a few millimetres of board wouldn't stop anything but the very highest frequencies - and those have already been absorbed by 3 layers of rockwool. Sound wise, it doesn't make a difference.

@allpdmusic Жыл бұрын

Maybe a dumb question but.. how well does this keep the fibers from escaping? Just asking because I know breathing that in is not very healthy. Great video by the way!

@ProbablyStereoClub Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Judging by other's accounts, a reasonably quality fabric should prevent fibers from escaping. You could always wrap the insulation in plastic, as extra precaution.

@teapotwood2817 7 ай бұрын

@@ProbablyStereoClubwouldn’t plastic stop the the absorption of base frequencies. Everything else I’ve seen says it should be breathable cover plastic obviously isn’t?

@richardgrumbine4867 7 ай бұрын

The plastic will have little to no effect sonically... in fact you could just use the material as is in the wrapper... not attractive but it would work. You could just make a cloth slip to go over it.That is what I plan to do. Then you don't need to handle the material directly at all! @@teapotwood2817

@terriludolf6101 9 ай бұрын

i wish it was that easy

@DjSaMiZr 24 күн бұрын

Amazing I'm literally starting to prepare doing that. I'm wondering, though, finnsby's seem to be 9 inch thick. Isn't this too much for a bass trap? or is it ok?

@Angellus502 7 күн бұрын

more is better for below 200hz. the same distance air gap behind doubles performance if you have a faberic back

@YoMyNamesJakeG 8 ай бұрын

what was the purpose of the card strips?

@domclarktrio2088 6 ай бұрын

Im trying to work this out as well

@ProbablyStereoClub 2 ай бұрын

To not tear the fabric when stapling it to the wood

@manitsony6703 Ай бұрын

How is it working for you

@PentaxBlogger 5 ай бұрын

When the mineral wool helped bass? never unless meters of thinckness.

@Groove81TV 9 ай бұрын

Why close the back ?

@ProbablyStereoClub 9 ай бұрын

To avoid fibres from the insulation getting out in the room.

@Groove81TV 9 ай бұрын

use fabric also so it bounces to the wall and back in the insulation . @@ProbablyStereoClub

@Steyreon 4 ай бұрын

I would not cut rockwool in my studio...

@ILOVEDRAGO 21 күн бұрын

Sorry bro, but putting the back wall back on the shelve is st00pid.

@julenrolan 4 ай бұрын

I apologise for my brutal honesty. But don't parade your DIY designs here and try to gain popularity by showing how LITTLE you know about acoustics.

@who_is_dis 4 ай бұрын

It's a solid bass trap, piss off.

@seanhuang5104 4 ай бұрын

I believe many people will be interested give it a try after watching this(at least I am). Maybe you can point out the flaws?

@nicolaimadsen7036 3 ай бұрын

@@seanhuang5104 doesnt cost $600 or looks like it

@turtlefeet7722 4 ай бұрын

looks terrible