Acoustic advice re: building a room (in wall or on wall) treatments


I am building an addition to my house for a dedicated listening room.  The room’s dimensions will be 20’ by 28’ with 12 foot ceilings.  I am trying to decide if I should treat the inside of the walls with Rockwool or similar product or forego that and rely on aftermarket “on wall” room treatments. I’m concerned that if I treat the inner walls, the room might become over dampened.  I would appreciate your thoughts.  Thanks.  

taxmandme

Showing 1 response by mike_in_nc

I hope your room comes out well. I sure like the dimensions.

Building an optimal audio room is not a simple undertaking. Regarding your question:

  • Rockwool will help isolate the room from outside sounds and vice-versa. I recommend it. There are other methods used to increase isolation, mostly various methods of wall construction. (A caution: the more successful the isolation is, the stronger the bass nodes and peaks might be.)
  • Acoustic treatments (panels, bass traps) in the room will control reflection, absorption, diffusion of sounds within the room. They're how you reduce slap echo, first reflections, and bass boom.

One does not replace the other.

I suggest trying to read more about all this before finalizing your plans.

GIK and ASC will provide treatment plans for a small fee. ASC also will consult on room construction.

Have fun!