Listening Room Dimensions... I'm building one and need your help


Sounds simple but I'm having a hard time coming up with most 'ideal' dimensions for this dual -purpose room that I'm building this year (hopefully).  



Purpose #1:
listening room for 2-ch hi-fi 
I have BIG speakers- several pairs 
*ideal is approx 25'x40'x12'
*want to sit 6-10 people in prime listening area 

Purpose #2: (other side of the room)
band rehearsal area (loud guitars, drums, keys, PA system, lots of 
*ideal is...bigger the better 

- I've read really good threads about general guidelines especially from Doctor Fine- hope he jumps in...
- I know the Cardas, and other rule ratios. But this room is a combination room so I'm not sure how much that changes anything 
- I know I'll probably have to use quite a bit of sound treatment 


My first inclination before research was 30' x 50' x 11'. 

What dimensions would you recommend and why??



ramoneo14

Showing 2 responses by rego

As an exercise consider a contemporary performance Hall and note the 
design features.
Expanding from front to rear and overhead dimensions are expansive.
Avoid parallel surfaces and plan ahead for treatment.

For calculation of dimension based on Height online calculator.
Based upon creating as many resonances as possible.

http://www.mh-audio.nl/Acoustics/RoomDim.html