I have to make a correction in that the boards are made of spruce and not birch. Must have had a brain fart when composing the above post.
All the best,
Nonoise
Need help from you acoustical experts
Here is the latest version of my new listening room. Everything is nice and symmetrical. Depth is ok, width could be a little better. Most of the treatments are from GIK Acoustics, placed where they recommended.(mostly).
Treatments on the side walls are at 1st and 2nd reflection points.
Walls are drywall screwed and glued to steel studs, paneling glued and strapped to drywall and filled with Rockwool. The ceiling has R30 insulation covered by CelingMax grid, screwed to the joists (not hanging). Dedicated circuit for the stereo, and HVAC ducts insulated to keep it quiet.
Yeah, it’s very quiet. Creepy quiet.
My issue is probably with the treatments. Midrange/singers are very forward, and high in the room. Usually as high as the white music note panels, and sometimes the singer sounds like she’s on the ceiling between the speakers.
Anyone see a mistake I’m making with the acousticsounds panels, either placement or type?
I’d like to post some pictures, not seeing how to do it. Guess you'll need to look at my profile.
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Reading @elliottbnewcombjr's post and looking at his photos reminded me of this rather old site, Mother of Tonehttp://www.mother-of-tone.com/index.htm. It deals with vibrations and materials that carry them. They sell, as well as instruct on construction of, birch wooden panels treated with organic lacquers that have favorable vibrational qualities pleasing to the ear. There's also a section of room acoustics that might be worth a read that goes contrary to some of what's been posted here. Here's a shot of the owner of Audiovector's room and the treatment of the front wall:
Posting this had my muse whisper in my ear that something as simple as textured wallpaper can do wonders for reducing echo and reflection, which may be all one needs for their room. Just more food for thought. |
