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In Reply to: RE: The TV may also be a problem. posted by author@escapeclause.net on August 20, 2007 at 11:48:54:
It is easy to focus on specific treatments and forget that the overall appearance of the room has a profound effect on you and everyone else who uses it. An unfriendly or disjointed appearance creates a subtle stress, even if you are not aware of it. Adding localized treatments for sound until the slap-echo goes away may result in such a jumble.
I've been there and done that. If I were in your position, I would create a plan for the finished room and get it approved by your SO. Use attractive carpets, drapes, and furniture to relieve the echo first, then add compatible treatments at specific areas to bring the audio presentation into focus and with a pleasing tonal balance.
Unclestu52 is right about the coffee table and the wall-ceiling corners. Also be careful with cabinets with glass doors. The glass windows have their own problems. Covering them with curtains helps but does not cure the panel resonances. Window gel decorations or dedicated damping dots may be needed to tame the glass.
My comment about the corner referred to the exposed brick wall vertical edge that is to the left and forward of your left speaker. This edge will act as a virtual source, and confuse the sound-stage.
Different fabrics have different acoustic reflection properties. A medium-weight wool felt has about the most natural acoustic balance of reflected sound.
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- Room design is so important. - Al Sekela 15:53:57 08/21/07 (1)
- RE: Room design is so important. - author@escapeclause.net 04:07:18 08/22/07 (0)
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