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In Reply to: RE: If you could design a listening room... posted by troutbum on August 27, 2012 at 17:39:03:
"How big would it be?
How would the triangulation look between 2 speakers and listener?
Would your speakers point at listener?
How would you enhance your room, if at all? "So many good questions!
I think the first thing I'd consider would be how loud or soft I'd want to listen. Loud music almost demands a larger room, while soft music most certainly demands more isolation from exterior sounds, er, acoustical pressure variations. In either case, if a person wants some degree of quality "room sound" to compliment the direct sound, it would need to be a minimum of 15' W by 20' D by 10' H. Height is often the neglected step-child dimension, but it's just as important as width and depth. I suppose a somewhat smaller room would suffice if listening levels are generally low and the budget is tight.
The triangle shape and the speaker orientation are entirely dependent upon the speakers you choose. People who say to use 'this-or-that' layout, without knowing anything about the speakers or the room, are blowing smoke out of their nose-in-the-air. Different speakers sound best in different configurations and in rooms with differing degrees of live or dead quality. In 2012, this should be old news.
Room enhancement: Hot chicks in all corners, at the first reflection points, and on the floor. Beyond that, I'd make sure that there's good diffusion - the last thing I want is "slap" or "flutter" echo. If there seems to be excessive bass or uneven bass, I'd measure that and install appropriate bass traps. And no parallel surfaces!!!
There's other things I'd do, but, since AA can use my post any way they want, I'm keeping a few secrets to myself. :)
hth
:)
Edits: 08/27/12
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