ClearSonic amp baffles? (Page 1 of 2)

A baffle takes the sound beam away, it doesn't reduce the volume, it just sends it upwards and backwards. I've made one myself and made a video when I tested it. Crappy cam and youtube noise but you'll get the idea.

http://youtu.be/1KSWa7N1xGY

I called ClearSonic about the Sorbers. They recommended them behind the amp.
My setup:
I have an open back 1x12 Marshall combo, and a Marshall 1/2 stack.
My basement walls have "vintage" pine paneling on them, with a plaster ceiling, and tiled floors. NOT made for
good tone.
They explained the sound waves will bounce off the plastic baffles and reflect off the wall behind the amp. The Sorbers
will stop the sound waves from bouncing off the wall into the rest of the room.
I figure I'll buy the JB baffles and use it for the combo and 1/2 stack. And a couple Sorbers too.

Check this out:
http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showth … clearsonic

I've started getting the poeces together to make a homemade one. The clearsonics are quite expensive and I know someone that can get me tough/bullet proof perspex for free so just waiting for that. I heard warren hayes has been known to use a plywood board but not sure if this is true. If it is I figured some bullet proof perspex would do the trick nicely, especially when it's free.

Can't honestly see any point in using a baffle at home unless you're recording perhaps.  If it's a volume issue then consider an attenuator (power brake).   

In terms of cutting out the 'beam' of harsh high frequencies from the centre of the speakers, one bit of advice I was given was to put a cross of gaffer (duct) tape on the speaker cloth so the centre of the X was in the centre of the speaker (or each speaker).  I've seen pro players using this trick too.  It's a far bit cheaper than buying a pro level baffle and will instantly tell you if that's the solution you're looking for. 

For me right now...it's £350 on Ultimate Att. or £120 on the baffle for my 2x12...
I know what I'll try first.

Hey Dude - I wasn't taking a pop at you!  I was just suggesting that before buying expensive it might be an idea experimenting with a simple alternative.  If that's not going to float your boat, then fine spend the money honey!

I have an Alex attenuator and PPMIV in my Marshall heads. But my basement (Man Cave) is BRIGHT. There's way too many reflective surfaces.  Its more of a warm up the room thing for me.
I plan to use the Sorber's too.
I'm not in a band, but do play at jam nights. Thats what my 1x12 combo is for. Its actually a 1987x loaded into a 1x12 combo
cab with a 100w Scumback speaker.
By the way, the Alex attenuator has better tone than: Aracom, Hot Plate, Ultimate, Weber, and Dr. Z attenuators.

OK - so I've just ordered two sheets of 3mm perspex and some clear duct tape to build my own baffle and check out what the hype is all about!  All in cost <£40.  I'll let you know how I get on and post some pictures on here perhaps - if anyone is interested?