DIYing an acoustically transparent desk

[MachOne]

Just after some input on an idea that's been kicking about in my head for a while now. I use a set of Kali LP-6 for mixing, which I love, but putting them on a desk really impacts the sound. I realise you can do a lot with EQ, but the less needed the better. To that end, I've been wondering about building an acoustically transparent desk (or as near to as possible) using a steel frame with thick open steel mesh, on top of which would be placed some rigid acoustic absorption panel as the desktop. The speakers and monitor could be sitting on supports contacting the mesh or frame directly via holes cut through the panel or speaker mounts attached to the rear frame edge.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

 

[Curvature]

Sounds cool and worth trying.

 

[unpluggged]

So will it be a transparent or an absorbent desk, after all? AFAIK, there are indeed desks with mesh tops that are being used for this purpose. And here is a video that mentions experimenting with absorption panels on the desk:

Another option is to use a desk with angled top to divert the reflections away from your LP.

 

[MachOne]

So will it be a transparent or an absorbent desk, after all?

I guess both, depending on the frequency? I obtained very cheaply a few large sheets of Autex Quietspace 25mm which has a fairly rigid layer near the top that would work well in this application. Thanks for the link!

 

[milotrain]

sintered brass

 

[ozzy9832001]

Just after some input on an idea that's been kicking about in my head for a while now. I use a set of Kali LP-6 for mixing, which I love, but putting them on a desk really impacts the sound. I realise you can do a lot with EQ, but the less needed the better. To that end, I've been wondering about building an acoustically transparent desk (or as near to as possible) using a steel frame with thick open steel mesh, on top of which would be placed some rigid acoustic absorption panel as the desktop. The speakers and monitor could be sitting on supports contacting the mesh or frame directly via holes cut through the panel or speaker mounts attached to the rear frame edge.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

Is it putting them on the desk that actually makes the difference or is it changing their position relative to you?

I'm only asking because for my setup, removing the desk only makes a very small difference in the 1500-3000hz range and while it's clear in the measurements, I have my doubts that it's actually audible.