Quote Originally Posted by CageyH View Post
The problem with acoustic panels is having the WAF acceptability criteria fulfilled, at the same time as having the audio criteria at an acceptable level.
My listening space is certainly not as attractive as yours, as I have my home working space, my UK TV, Hifi, sim racing rig and the Sofas squeezed into it.
I have a wall just behind my head, but as long as the volume levels are kept reasonable, the system sounds fine. I don't have any sidewalls next to my speakers, so my first reflection point is likely to be the wall. I really should try and do something....

As my "cave" is on a mezzanine floor, speaker isolation was a priority, but also the volume needs to stay reasonable. The IsoPucks made a big difference. I let a friend borrow them, and he has since ordered them, as he could not believe what a difference they made.

I don't have WAF to take into consideration, as she never spends an extended period time in my man cave. But sticking rockwool on the wall behind me does not appeal to me.
It needs to be something aesthetically pleasing. I started to look at GIK panels, but getting the right images is always a challenge.
Yes the WAF appeal does have to be taken into account but even without WAF I agree it does have to fit in with your living environment and look acceptable. I would definitely recommend trialling some rock wool battens, you will be surprised at the result. Try and reduce any reflective surfaces lespecially glass and hard surfaces if you can. Biggest differences are around imaging and the details contain there in.

I am almost certainly going to try the Isopucks Kev when I get round to it. I am sure they are going to add something significant or take something significant away? I need 8 x 9Kg weight bearing picks so that's £200 which sounds reasonable price.