The dimensions are definitely not good, there will be some serious room nodes, but the up side to this is the room is big enough to reduce at least one dimension to make a big difference. Your idea of reducing the overall length to 26' is a good one. The 6' space might make a very good equipment and/or music (LP, CD, etc.) storage area. With some homework you might also use the area as a giant bass trap. The best course of action would be some professional help, like Rives. This will be costly, but will be the best bang for the buck. Of course you can take the advice of the other folks above and just try it to see if you like it as is.
My new room is 8 x 16 x 32, what to do?
My room in my new house is very close to 8 x 16 x 32. I’m going to have to do something serious to treat it. It is concrete floor, brick walls, and plaster ceiling. It is empty now and it is difficult to talk to someone as it echos for several seconds.
I might build a wall at one end to change the 32 to 26 so the width and length are the golden ratio (16 x 1.62 = 26) but what to do with the height? If use the golden ratio with an 8 foot ceiling I end up 8 x 13 x 21 and I don’t want to lose all that space. I need a 10 foot ceiling for a 16 foot width but I don't think that is going to happen.
If I deaden the rear wall does it really matter how long the room is? Any ideas?
I might build a wall at one end to change the 32 to 26 so the width and length are the golden ratio (16 x 1.62 = 26) but what to do with the height? If use the golden ratio with an 8 foot ceiling I end up 8 x 13 x 21 and I don’t want to lose all that space. I need a 10 foot ceiling for a 16 foot width but I don't think that is going to happen.
If I deaden the rear wall does it really matter how long the room is? Any ideas?