DIY Bass Trap by IKEA ??

Published 2023-03-14
Probably Stereo Club goes DIY with this quick video about turning an IKEA bookshelf into a standalone movable music studio bass trap. It's cheep, it's cheerful, simple, effective, and looks pretty nice too. Let me know what you think!

Music: Roadblock by The Moods Malawi. As of yet unreleased, but I hope to drop an EP later this year. Check in to www.sparedogrecords.com/the-moods-malawi/ for updates.

Accidental music: various songs by Soundtrack of Our Lives playing in the background while working on the bass trap.

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All Comments (21)
  • @MadelnMachines
    I wouldn't put the wooden back on it so the sound can pass through and then reflect off the wall back through the bass trap for further absorption. Air gaps really boost the effectiveness of traps. Try with a fabric back.
  • @5x106
    I’ve got some large cabinets in my theatre room, I was going to give them away, now, I think I will fill them with the acoustic insulation and keep them
  • @Grant82gc
    Haha i had this idea a while ago, im glad someone else is as lazy (smart) as me :)
  • @Remo860
    Det här måste jag prova!
  • @alexmacias3837
    You’re a genius. I was going to build panels tomorrow but I’m just gonna grab bookshelves
  • @sx178
    Thank you for the video; it presents an interesting cost-effective solution. Have you conducted any acoustic measurements before and after its implementation? If so, could you share them with us?
  • @cnkosm6536
    That's a great idea, thanks for sharing. I'm thinking of building the same with the BILLY bookshelf because I have a very low ceiling. Quick question: Why did you cut these card strips? Couldn't you just staple the fabric on the interior wood?
  • @AaronDavisMusic
    I wanna be mad...But low key this is by far the greatest of all Ikea hacks! I am over here slow clapping in Ohio.
  • @Techno_dad
    Could this be done using smaller width size cabinets as my area is not so big thanks for the video.
  • @mrg1of1
    Hey man, im thinking of making this! Do you think that it would be better if I put fabric instead of the regular cover on the back of the bookshelf?
  • @allpdmusic
    Maybe a dumb question but.. how well does this keep the fibers from escaping? Just asking because I know breathing that in is not very healthy. Great video by the way!
  • @akinto609
    how much rockwool should i consider buying if i do this ? i don’t want to buy too much but buying too little doesn’t seem smart neither
  • @MrDry2009
    Why did you cover the back of it? Why not let sound pass through it?