Plants as difusion? If so any suggestions?

TheAudioAssociation · Aug 18, 2012

I have a need for some diffusion in the front part of the room. I have seen plants/trees used in some environments and wondered if this would be a viable option? Are they really effective versus a dedicated diffusion panel?

I have a challenging environment which limits mounting panels directly on the front walls.

Thanks in advance for your time!

rockitman · Aug 18, 2012

I hear medical cannabis is an excellent diffuser...one needs to check on their applicable state
Laws though..."

Steve Williams · Aug 18, 2012

EddieSudz said:
I have a need for some diffusion in the front part of the room. I have seen plants/trees used in some environments and wondered if this would be a viable option? Are they really effective versus a dedicated diffusion panel?

I have a challenging environment which limits mounting panels directly on the front walls.

Thanks in advance for your time!

we do see one heck of a lot of plants at CES, RMAF etc but you get my drift

. Eddie, one of the best rooms I have ever heard is in a converted garage with plants on the front and side walls.All analog, Sirius lll, all Aesthetix front end and CAT TOL amps. No other treatment except for carpet on the floor and plants as stated

TheAudioAssociation · Aug 18, 2012

Steve Williams said:
we do see one heck of a lot of plants at CES, RMAF etc but you get my drift. Eddie, one of the best rooms I have ever heard is in a converted garage with plants on the front and side walls.All analog, Sirius lll, all Aesthetix front end and CAT TOL amps. No other treatment except for carpet on the floor and plants as stated

Thanks Steve! Good to know... how are you settling in here's in Sunny So. Cal?

audioarcher · Aug 18, 2012

Plants work well for me. As long as you pick plants that can handle the light conditions in your room.

TheAudioAssociation · Aug 18, 2012

audioarcher said:
View attachment 4975 Plants work well for me. As long as you pick plants that can handle the light conditions in your room.

Audioarcher.... love the look! I was actually leaning more towards the non-living/low to no maintenance type....

Anyone think that the synthetic materials makes a difference?

RBFC · Aug 18, 2012

Now the debate over fern vs. ficus.... one can see it coming.....

Lee

Steve Williams · Aug 18, 2012

Things are going well Eddie.Thanks

audioarcher · Aug 18, 2012

I'm sure synthetic plants would be just as effective. They may be more expensive for good ones.

rockitman · Aug 19, 2012

RBFC said:
Now the debate over fern vs. ficus.... one can see it coming.....

Lee

Fern is more analogue sounding....

audioarcher · Aug 19, 2012

rockitman said:
Fern is more analogue sounding....

Ya, but ficus have better bass and more air.

TheAudioAssociation · Aug 19, 2012

So far a tie between Ferns and Ficus...... maybe a combo of both to give me the analog, solid bass and airy sound I'm hoping for!

cjfrbw · Aug 19, 2012

rockitman said:
I hear medical cannabis is an excellent diffuser...one needs to check on their applicable state
Laws though..."

Maybe a nice profit center for audio related expenses as well. I hear opium poppies are especially good diffusors.

audioarcher · Aug 19, 2012

cjfrbw said:
Maybe a nice profit center for audio related expenses as well. I hear opium poppies are especially good diffusors.

Yes, drugs will diffuse your brain cells real good as well.

TheAudioAssociation · Aug 20, 2012

Ok folks.... here's what I ended up with..... honestly don't know that name of it as the price tag just said "Tropical Asst. Plant". Got it at Home Despot. Ended up with a "Live" versus "Memorex" plant.

I have to say it made a positive difference to the listening experience. Seemed to have helped with sound staging, better "perceived" placement of instruments and vocals. Also able to hear more micro dynamics.

Or...... maybe it's just one of those instances where you "think" you're really hearing a difference.

Either way... I like it!

Steve Williams · Aug 20, 2012

It's a corn stalk dracena

TheAudioAssociation · Aug 20, 2012

Steve Williams said:
It's a corn stalk dracena

Man are you good Steve! Thanks for the info!

Steve Williams · Aug 20, 2012

make sure you mist it at least once a week to prevent the plant(s) from getting spider mites

TheAudioAssociation · Aug 20, 2012

Good to know..... I've had issues with spider mites with some of my outdoor plants.

audioarcher · Aug 20, 2012

Cool. Looks good Eddie.

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