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A home theater can be the perfect place to experience high-quality visuals and sounds in the comfort of your own home. For the best cinematic audio experience, you should install acoustic foam on your home theater’s walls to eliminate unwanted echoes and reverberations. However, you shouldn’t just haphazardly install foam panels on your walls. There are some tips and tricks for properly placing acoustic foam panels to get the best quality sound.
According to The Home Theater DIY, a good rule of thumb is covering 20% of a wall’s surface area with 2 ft. by 4 ft. acoustic foam panels that are at least 2 inches thick. However, you may need to adjust things based on the exact size and shape of your room. You may also need to change the location and alignment of your speakers in conjunction with your acoustic treatment. Resonics has some diagrams for effective setups for your speakers and acoustic foam panels. The right combination will work wonders for your home audio. They also describe how to use a mirror to identify reflection points where sound waves bounce off walls. Once you have marked reflection points, make sure to place acoustic foam panels where they are located.
If you’re looking for high-quality acoustic foam, be sure to browse through The Foam Factory’s acoustic foam collection, which includes traditional acoustic foam panels, as well as bass blockers, acoustic ceiling panels, and more sound absorbing options.