- Posted by greg in OKLA (A) on August 02, 2003 at 16:20:29
Het guys, I've been reading this forum trying to get a clue on what I might need to do,if anything.Like many my room is a combo HT/ 2 channel ,with the RPTV between the speakers.Speakers are about1.5 ft out from the front of the TV.Behind the TV is a wall to wall window with full length verticle blinds.One couch is on the right wall,and one is in the rear ,with book case behind it.I dont hear any "slap"echo's in the room.I know windows are a big problem,but do the verticle blinds help defuse the reflections since they are not a smooth even surface??I know just enough to "know I dont have a clue"
any opinions would be great...I could email a digital pic to someone if they wanted to see roomThanks
GregThanks
Greg
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- Re: newbie ...floor length vertical blinds behind speakers - Bayside Bomber 07:15:07 08/06/03
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- In Reply to: newbie ...floor length vertical blinds behind speakers posted by Greg in OKLA on August 02, 2003 at 16:20:29:
Here is a not-too-expensive trick for making the RPTV disappear that has worked for me. I have four ASC sound panels (each is 8 inches wide and four feet tall) that I lean against the front of my RPTV when listening to music, and move out of the way when watching TV. It takes ten seconds total to move them in and out of position. The effect on the soundstage depth and imaging is astonishing. You can probably build some DIY panels if you have the inclination, time and skill.
- Re: newbie ...floor length vertical blinds behind speakers - Curtas 10:00:24 08/05/03
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- In Reply to: newbie ...floor length vertical blinds behind speakers posted by Greg in OKLA on August 02, 2003 at 16:20:29:
I've seen extremes on this topic (I have the same problem, although I'm working on a dedicated music system now).
Some try to hide the tv in a permanent wall (expensive), others have tried putting acoustic foam all over the RPTV (aesthetically unpleasing), and others simply play around with speaker placement.
You're already ahead of the game if your speakers are in front of the tv. Less corner diffraction of the higher frequency (i.e. direct radiated) sounds. However, the bass frequencies will be coupled to the floor/tv/back wall, so the presense of the tv will introduce anomolies. Treating just the sides of the TV may be an option, or diffusing panels between the tv and speakers.
With the TV there, problems will always exist. It's even worse for me b/c I have Magnapans (dipoles) and even the high frequencies get bounced off the tv. Right now, I have a hanging plant and ficus tree diffusing some of the rear waves and those have helped a lot. Honestly, though, I'm not sure if they'd work with non dipoles.
good luck,
ac
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