Acoustics experts - a little help please


Hey all,

I have 9 foot ceilings and I sit in a 9 foot equilateral triangle with my speakers. Do I need to treat the ceiling? Absorption or defraction? I'm trying to get a deeper more 3D soundstage.Speakers are 46" from the front wall which is treated with absorption and defraction. 

Thanks! 

maprik

@tcutter I love the backlighting too. Very cool. Beautiful room and those measurements are inspiring. Thanks! 

Hi, Maprik 

One of the most effective and efficient resources on your topic is Jim Smith's book (and DVD) "Get Better Sound". Highly recommended in these and other forums. 

Here is a link to Jim's website: 

www.getbettersound.com 

Jim also offers personal consultation. Check out his entire website. 

Most Highly Recommended.

Cheers, 

Ken 

 

 

@maprik

Qustion #1: If you're concerned about ceiling bounce, what are the vertical radiation characteristics of your tweeters?  The effects of room acoustics aren't limited to the lower registers.

I have diffusers at the first ceiling reflection points along with other room treatments and I have the best imaging and soundstaging of any home system that I've heard. I have to believe it has to contribute to that.

Makes total sense. I haven't done it due to WAF but I've slowly taken over the room over the years and I'm probably at the ceiling treatment point!!!