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RE: Listening room redux

Posted by layman (A) on June 25, 2015 at 09:44:45

In Reply to: Listening room redux posted by Matthew G. on June 24, 2015 at 19:00:39:

I am not sure what you are trying to achieve (soundwise) but I see things that are sound enhancing in the room and I also see areas that could be improved.

Firstly, the layout looks sensible. The book-cases and storage units along the sides of the room (near the speakers) help diffuse sound and de-tune potentially problematic early reflections. Good job.

As far as improvements...floor to ceiling drapes made out of a natural fiber (synthetics will not do) besides looking great, will also help to de-tune early reflections (slap echo) created by the speakers proximity to the windows.

Moreover, a nice throw rug (natural fiber, cotton or wool only) placed in front of the couch between the listening position and the speakers will help to de-tune floor reflections arriving too soon at the listening position that could potentially color the sound in a detrimental way.

That's all I would try (were the room mine) to get the best sound from the room, curtains and a rug.

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