[Trombone-l] Small Room Sound Absorption

[Gil Estes]

Quick question to the group…especially those with smaller practice spaces. Mine is 9’x11’, 8’ ceiling, Pergo floor and one area “throw” rug.

When I play, it’s loud…like reflection loud. Looking to put some sound treatments on the walls. I’ve seen these foam squares (12x12x1-1/2) for like $30 for a 12 pack. Price is great, but seems like if you get what you pay for, will these actually be any good. I’m thinking maybe 24 - 36 squares as well as corner bass traps.

My question to the group: What kind of quality are these inexpensive ones on Amazon and can anyone direct me to what they’ve used that is effective.

Not looking to make a recording studio (though I do a fair amount of recording), mostly looking to quiet the room so I can actually “hear” what my sound is doing. If it traps some sound from getting out so my wife (a composer) can be less interrupted, so much the better.

Thanks in advance…

Gil  Estes
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Trombone Ensemble - Director