Backside of the Bass Trap?

Started by jim69 on 21 June 2004. 1 reply.

Originally posted at johnlsayers.com, topic 1835.

Should the back of a 2x4 basstrap (filled with 703/gap/703) have a thin wood backing? Or should the back be left open and be the same exact as the front? I have a couple of frames I have made, ready to wrap the 703 up but not too sure if the back should be paneld with a very thin piece of wood or not. Thanks :) -J
Jim, ? Or should the back be left open < Yes, best to leave it open. Adding a back risks reducing absorption at low frequencies. --Ethan