Best Bass Traps for Control Room 2025

Perfect bass traps for control-room - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Studio Corners For Control Room For Mix Room For Home Studio For Critical Listening

BRANDS: t.akustik EQ Acoustics HOFA Vicoustic PSI Audio

Ekustik Woody Wavy Absorber Bordeaux - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Ekustik Woody Wavy Absorber Bordeaux

by Ekustik

Mix Room Studio Corners Control Room

Key Feature:

• Reduces room mode problems

✓ PROS

• Corner placement maximizes effectiveness
• Professional studio standard

✗ CONS

• Large size requirements
• Limited effectiveness below certain frequencies

Ekustik Woody Wavy Absorber BordeauxAbsorberFor low frequencies to optimise the sound in recording studioshome...

⭐ 4.8/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 607080

$824

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PSI Audio AVAA C214 White - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

PSI Audio AVAA C214 White

by PSI Audio

Studio Corners Home Studio Control Room

Key Feature:

• Professional studio standard

✓ PROS

• Reduces room mode problems
• Corner placement maximizes effectiveness

✗ CONS

• Expensive for quality models
• May reduce room volume

PSI Audio AVAA C214 WhiteActive Bass AbsorberDigitally controlledAbsorbs room modes between 15 and 160 HzReverberation...

⭐ 4.8/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 602469

$3,619

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Ekustik Woody Wavy Absorber Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Ekustik Woody Wavy Absorber Black

by Ekustik

Control Room Home Studio Mix Room

Key Feature:

• Professional studio standard

✓ PROS

• Improves mix translation
• Professional studio standard

✗ CONS

• Expensive for quality models
• Professional installation recommended

Ekustik Woody Wavy Absorber BlackAcoustic Element For Low FrequenciesSuitable for optimising the room sound in sound...

⭐ 4.8/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 534549

$824

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Vicoustic Super Bass Extreme Ult Nat Oak - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Vicoustic Super Bass Extreme Ult Nat Oak

by Vicoustic

Home Studio Critical Listening Mix Room

Key Feature:

• Corner placement maximizes effectiveness

✓ PROS

• Professional studio standard
• Corner placement maximizes effectiveness

✗ CONS

• Limited effectiveness below certain frequencies
• Expensive for quality models

Vicoustic Super Bass Extreme Ult Nat OakSet Of 2 Bass Trap Made Of Acoustic Foam And WoodDesigned for corner...

⭐ 4.6/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 537881

$439

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t.akustik Tube Trap GR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

t.akustik Tube Trap GR

by t.akustik

Studio Corners Mix Room Control Room

Key Feature:

• Corner placement maximizes effectiveness

✓ PROS

• Corner placement maximizes effectiveness
• Essential low-frequency control

✗ CONS

• Limited effectiveness below certain frequencies
• Large size requirements

t.akustik Tube Trap GRBass AbsorberAbsorber for damping low frequencies to optimise room acousticsPerfect for...

⭐ 5.0/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 524759

$219

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PSI Audio AVAA C214 Feet Set White - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

PSI Audio AVAA C214 Feet Set White

by PSI Audio

Critical Listening Studio Corners Home Studio

Key Feature:

• Reduces room mode problems

✓ PROS

• Reduces room mode problems
• Professional studio standard

✗ CONS

• Limited effectiveness below certain frequencies
• Expensive for quality models

PSI Audio AVAA C214 Feet Set White*Bundle offer comprising*, PSI Audio AVAA C214 White*Active Bass Absorber*Digitally...

⭐ 4.7/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 621884

$3,805

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PSI Audio AVAA C214 Feet Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

PSI Audio AVAA C214 Feet Set

by PSI Audio

Control Room Studio Corners Home Studio

Key Feature:

• Professional studio standard

✓ PROS

• Corner placement maximizes effectiveness
• Improves mix translation

✗ CONS

• Expensive for quality models
• May reduce room volume

PSI Audio AVAA C214 Feet Set*Bundle offer comprising*, PSI Audio AVAA C214*Active Bass Absorber*Digitally...

⭐ 4.8/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 592775

$3,805

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t.akustik Absorber Wall Modular 192-L - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

t.akustik Absorber Wall Modular 192-L

by t.akustik

Mix Room Studio Corners Home Studio

Key Feature:

• Corner placement maximizes effectiveness

✓ PROS

• Reduces room mode problems
• Improves mix translation

✗ CONS

• Limited effectiveness below certain frequencies
• Large size requirements

t.akustik Absorber Wall Modular 192-LModular Foam AbsorberFor acoustic optimisation in recording applicationsIdeal for...

⭐ 4.8/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 558353

$373

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HOFA Basstrap 104 Bordeaux - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

HOFA Basstrap 104 Bordeaux

by HOFA

Home Studio Mix Room Studio Corners

Key Feature:

• Reduces room mode problems

✓ PROS

• Professional studio standard
• Reduces room mode problems

✗ CONS

• Large size requirements
• May reduce room volume

HOFA Basstrap V2 BordeauxBroadband Absorber TubeEffective down to the bass rangeEffective in combating bass drone and...

⭐ 4.6/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 535251

$235

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PSI Audio AVAA C214 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.9/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

PSI Audio AVAA C214

by PSI Audio

Control Room Mix Room Critical Listening

Key Feature:

• Professional studio standard

✓ PROS

• Reduces room mode problems
• Improves mix translation

✗ CONS

• Large size requirements
• Expensive for quality models

PSI Audio AVAA C214Active Bass AbsorberDigitally controlledAbsorbs room modes between 15 and 160 HzReverberation times...

⭐ 4.9/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 590551

$3,619

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EQ Acoustics S10C Bass Trap Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.7/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

EQ Acoustics S10C Bass Trap Black

by EQ Acoustics

Home Studio Control Room Mix Room

Key Feature:

• Essential low-frequency control

✓ PROS

• Improves mix translation
• Corner placement maximizes effectiveness

✗ CONS

• Expensive for quality models
• Professional installation recommended

EQ Acoustics S10C Bass Trap BlackAcoustic ElementsMaterial: Bass trap made of 100% polyesterVery robustNon-irritant or...

⭐ 4.7/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 568416

$186

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EQ Acoustics Spectrum 2 L10C BassTrap White - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.6/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

EQ Acoustics Spectrum 2 L10C BassTrap White

by EQ Acoustics

Mix Room Control Room Studio Corners

Key Feature:

• Essential low-frequency control

✓ PROS

• Improves mix translation
• Reduces room mode problems

✗ CONS

• Limited effectiveness below certain frequencies
• May reduce room volume

EQ Acoustics Spectrum2 L10C Bass Trap CreamCorner Bass TrapsMaterial: absorber core - 100% polyester with textile...

⭐ 4.6/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 574818

$175

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Ekustik Woody Wavy Absorber Creme WH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.5/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Ekustik Woody Wavy Absorber Creme WH

by Ekustik

Mix Room Critical Listening Studio Corners

Key Feature:

• Corner placement maximizes effectiveness

✓ PROS

• Corner placement maximizes effectiveness
• Essential low-frequency control

✗ CONS

• Limited effectiveness below certain frequencies
• Large size requirements

Ekustik Woody Wavy Absorber Creme WHAcoustic ElementSuitable for low frequencies to optimise the room sound in sound...

⭐ 4.5/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 522500

$692

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HOFA Basstrap 104 Orange - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.9/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

HOFA Basstrap 104 Orange

by HOFA

Control Room Critical Listening Home Studio

Key Feature:

• Corner placement maximizes effectiveness

✓ PROS

• Corner placement maximizes effectiveness
• Improves mix translation

✗ CONS

• Expensive for quality models
• Limited effectiveness below certain frequencies

HOFA Basstrap V2 OrangeBroadband Absorber TubeEffective down to the bass rangeEffective in combating bass drone and...

⭐ 4.9/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 535253

$235

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HOFA Basstrap 52 Orange - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.7/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

HOFA Basstrap 52 Orange

by HOFA

Control Room Mix Room Critical Listening

Key Feature:

• Essential low-frequency control

✓ PROS

• Essential low-frequency control
• Professional studio standard

✗ CONS

• Expensive for quality models
• May reduce room volume

HOFA Baby Basstrap V2 OrangeBroadband Absorber TubeWorks right down to the bass rangeEffectively combats bass droning...

⭐ 4.7/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 535431

$175

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How to Choose the Best Bass Traps

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced bass traps typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

Best Bass Traps for Control Room 2025

Ekustik Woody Wavy Absorber Bordeaux

PSI Audio AVAA C214 White

Ekustik Woody Wavy Absorber Black

Vicoustic Super Bass Extreme Ult Nat Oak

t.akustik Tube Trap GR

PSI Audio AVAA C214 Feet Set White

PSI Audio AVAA C214 Feet Set

t.akustik Absorber Wall Modular 192-L

HOFA Basstrap 104 Bordeaux

PSI Audio AVAA C214

EQ Acoustics S10C Bass Trap Black

EQ Acoustics Spectrum 2 L10C BassTrap White

Ekustik Woody Wavy Absorber Creme WH

HOFA Basstrap 104 Orange

HOFA Basstrap 52 Orange

How to Choose the Best Bass Traps

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying bass traps?

How much should I spend on bass traps?

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Should I buy bass traps online or in-store?

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