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In Reply to: RE: 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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I'd love to claim audiophile brilliance by putting the shelves where they are, but the truth is there was nowhere else to put them. There's already a rug between the sofa and speakers, perhaps hard to see in the photo. I'll give some thoughts to the drapes idea. Thank you for the suggestions.
Don't just think about it, do it, put up them drapes. You will be surprised.
I will be surprised if I can get them up without pulling out large chunks of drywall. Putting up the curtains in the bedroom was quite a process. I'm amazed they're still hanging.
Matthew G-
where did you buy your CD rack?
Hmmm. I've had it for a number of years and don't remember where I ordered it from. It might have been from racksandstands.com, which has become something else. It's not terribly sturdy, but it's survived two moves, and the finish is pretty nice. Sorry I can't provide more specifics.
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