@oregonpapa , HAHAHAHA!!! Fast-running sheep!!! |
@kalali, Hahaha, yes they are butt-ugly! But, it's a dedicated room, the blankets are temporary guides before I place treatments. My wife says it can't happen soon enough.
Happily married, and plan to stay that way... |
Sonex also decomposes over time, leaving a crumbling, gooey mess. Terrible stuff that I still see in recording studios occasionally. |
Gotta be better than Sonex, one of the worst materials ever foisted on naive gullible audiophiles.
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Those of you who cover all your walls with blankets are either single or looking for an excuse to become single.... |
I've heard from multiple realiable sources that virgin wool comes from sheep that can run faster than wolf_garcia. |
Hi Tom!
Well, you went far and above the point I was trying to make, but I think $6 is well within the spirit of nearly-free tweaks. :)
I'm so glad you found it worthwhile!
Best,
E
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Bravo Erik on your common-sense post!
Funny, I did just that this weekend. Went to a thrift shop, bought $6 worth of clean, washed and bagged blankets.
(I have posted before about my Vandy 2Cs being hot in the treble).
Well, after hanging a blanket on the front wall, the side walls, and the rear wall covering up the first reflection points, I sat down for a listen...
Amazing, really amazing!
Bass, good, clean, deep bass.
No more treble bite.
Soundstage deeper, wider and taller.
Sounds like a different and much more expensive system.
Midrange clarity, actually top-to-bottom clarity massively improved.
Kudos! Excellent post!!!
Tom |
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I wrote "Flight Attendants," not stewardesses…in audio you need specificity in the domain of worthwhile tweaks. |
Both have their drawbacks. Sheep are disorganized and require herding dogs (German Shepherds, Collies, Rottweiler, etc.) while stewardess are unionized but they do tend to favor the smaller dogs. Much to ponder.... |
A vested financial interest in sheep and flight attendants? I suppose there's a possibility... |
On the lighter side; sometimes I find a cozy pillow and blanket enhance my listening pleasure when used at my listening position. Cheers |
Bravo Erik.It's interesting the humorous (or is it humorless) comments made here, when in fact, you've provided a completely cost free method for "all" to learn how to improve the sound of their system regardless of the degree of refinement that have worked towards. With quiet time spent doing what you suggest massive improvements in clarity,detail,nuance,dynamics,soundstage and consequently musicality can be obtained.
Is it possible that those who makes jokes of your valuable (but cost free) insights have a vested financial interest? |
Make sure you wear your sheep boots!!
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When using sheep I've found it best to stay clear of the Merino, English Leicester, Shetland and Awassi breed as they tend to seriously over damp the sound, while the Lleyn, Charollais, Wiltshire, Shropshire and Hampshire tend offer the best compromise in absorption.
My only caveat is that on rainy days it gets a bit gamey and tends to ruin the whole affair.
All the best,
Nonoise |
A small flock of sheep also works well, and I found out once (long story) that an unconscious group of fur covered flight attendants absorbs reflections…a large puddle of old soup with a thick mold, burning tires (not indoors please), a sink hole between the speakers has to at the proper depth but is great. I once invited a group of shivering people at a bus stop into a sound check to simulate a crowd, but had to toss 'em out before the show…gotta have a ticket... |
Of course. Comprehensive acoustic treatment and help from pro's like GIK Acoustics is a good thing.
My posting was more about encouraging experimentation. :)
I have found sometimes that adding floor absorption even with wall to wall carpeting may help.
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erik, if you have the speakers on hardwood or tile floors, any kind of sound absorption in front and between them on the floor is an absolute requirement. Also, depending on the speaker type, some absorption (or defraction) on the ceilings between/front the speakers will improve the SQ. This is all about removing unwanted floor/ceiling reflections and having them mixed with the direct sound from the speakers as they reach our ears at different times, etc. But you probably knew all this already. |
Well, I'm not necessarily suggesting a permanent installation, but I forget sometimes how much you can learn about your system without spending any money.
Trying out pillows and blankets or throw rugs can be revealing for no cost. :)
Best,
E
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I used to drape an old army wool blanket over my TV flat screen since it sits between my speakers and it does make an improvement but I've gotten so lazy that I stopped doing it. The trick is to not overdo it. Case in point: I replaced an overstuffed sofa with some lounge chairs and the sound improved noticeably from the mids on down to the bass. I would never have sold my old speakers had I replaced that sofa first. You never know until you try.
All the best,
Nonoise |
