Acoustic Panels using R13 Insulation?

[Club1820]

OK. I know that the best option would be to buy Acoustic Panels from a manufacturer such as Real Traps. Or if DIY, then using Corning 703 insulation.

But who knows if I would ever get around to either one of these options. So, since my basement was recently finished, including insulating the walls, I now have left over R13 insulation. I was wondering if these could be used as Acoustic Panels in the mean time?

I would build a simple frame box and insert some insulation. Would this work? Would it be of any benefit/improvement in sound?

If so, does the box have to be completely enclosed to not allow any fibers to escape?

Let me know if this is doable.

Thanks to all who respond.

[warnerwh]

I'd get rigid fiberglass to make panels as rigid fiberglass will be more effective. Before I knew about rigid fiberglass I made two panels with 2x4s using R13. I crammed as much insulation in there I could so it bulges. These do help considerably but rigid fiberglass is much better.

The cost of acoustic treatments is small compared to improvements made. Nothing else matters so much. In other words the bang per buck is excellent, far far better than amps, DVD players etc. Many argue even speakers aren't as important as the acoustics and they have an excellent argument.

Here's an excellent site for diy:

http://home.comcast.net/~thomasw-2/SubwooferSetupandEQpage9.html

[wkhanna]

FYI: Two sources for DIY & some good info from Ethan

http://www.atsacoustics.com/cgi-bin/cp-app.cgi?usr=51H946793&rnd=5625728&rrc=N&affl=&cip=24.239.101.12&act=&aff=

http://www.readyacoustics.com/

http://www.ethanwiner.com/basstrap.html