How do you measure your listening space?
Yes, I very carefully wrote "space" instead of "room" because my house is an open space design. There is a large room measuring 16' x 28'. Approximately half is a "living room" and the other half is the kitchen, i.e., no wall between. Sound system is set up in the living room area of 16 x 14 with speakers on a 14' wall. Listening spot is 7' away from the speakers which are 3' off the wall.
See the issue? The total volume of space is much different from the relationship of speakers to listening spot.
This becomes a big deal when choosing speakers/amp power etc.
Thoughts?
It is a strange situation and my current hypothesis is that my amplifier is underpowered. There's just not enough substance in the room. The sound seems stuck in the speaker and not filling the room. Strangely, if I go into the den, which is a separate room with just a door opening to the great room, the sound is somehow better. There is one sub-woofer on the system now. A REL Strata II. |
@erik_squiresOne of the typical questions I get asked when auditioning speakers is, "what size is your listening room." So yes, I am interested in being able to answer that question. I'm trying to determine how to get a better sound. I'm not sure if the issue is the amp, the speakers, or the placement. For concentrated listening, I'm happy to stick with the "designed" listening spot, but I do have music playing all day long, so am also casually listening in every room. Thanks. |
