Hardwood floors vs carpets


I have a new home that has a large 16 by 13 room but has hardwood floors. I’m wondering if carpeting would be better for sound? I have Wilson Watt 8’s with Wilson center and Wilson rear speakers for when I listen 5.1 sub is REL S5, Macintosh Amp MC-206 and Macintosh MX-120 Oppo 105d and VPI Scout TT. Also with such a large room I wonder if a 2nd Sub would be needed. Thanks for the help!  
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Showing 1 response by oldhvymec

Glad to hear you're enjoying the new home. It's been my experience, it helps.  Even different types of carpet sound different. 

I use 8x10 indoor / outdoor, 20.00 usd each, in my shop.
When I set it up for sound, not work. Tames it down a bit. I roll them up when I'm done.

Hard wood floors are hardwood (sounds funny), BUT  there are  HDF (high density fiber) and or composites, that are just as dense.  If you have stem walls or slab, that can make a difference too, on carpet or not to carpet.

Hard to cover beautiful (NEW) hard wood floors. Very nice area rug to test maybe. Have the partner thing to consider? Folks will chime in.. Room treatment comes in all forms, but you sure need it.. Now is the
best time, maybe no need for rugs / carpet at all..

Enjoy 

Regards