New listening room question


For sound quality purposes is there any benefit gained by installing a ceiling grid pattern? Would this serve as a “diffuser”. My room is 19’9” x 17’6” x 12’. There will be two ceiling fans symmetrically positioned and, as we are under construction, I have the ability to install some “architectural interest” to the ceiling in this room. I would only entertain this, however, if there is likely to be a qualitative sound benefit. Any opinions out there?

Also, are there any members here who can understand the physics/math behind the “sound node” calculators? Better yet, is there anyone willing to analyze my room measurements and tell me in layman’s terms what kind of issues I may expect to encounter in room interactions?

scowler1

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Solid fans, attractive aesthetics, nice wooden blades, never intended to be on while listening to music. Gulf Coast…central air, for sure. Full disclosure, the room is called Man Cave on the architectural plans! Spouse well on board. Room is separate from the house (no common walls) with some sound isolation involved. 
‘Honestly, I am just trying to understand what type of issues with room interaction that I may encounter while still under construction and more easily addressed. I am on a concrete foundation with short run dedicated 20A electrical. 5/8” Sheetrock on walls and ceiling. 6” thick insulated walls. 

Further confession…I entered my room dimensions in several of the bass node calculators posted on a thread here and I have no clue what the resulting graphs mean. So I am asking if there is anyone seeing this post who knows what those graphs mean who can enter my room dimensions and tell me what the heck they mean…well I will be very grateful!

tomic601,

Thanks. At this point, prior to moving into the new house, I do not have subs in my music system. My system is comprised of Gold Note IS-1000 Deluxe integrated amp, Teres 245 turntable, Sony Es disc player (as transport) and Vienna Acoustic Mahler floorstanders. Requisite quality cabling and power cords. I am very happy with the level of musical enjoyment this system affords me and am just trying to optimize my experience with this new room. That being said, I have long experience as a music lover and a moderately audiophilian appreciation for quality music reproduction. I want to understand the sound node map of my room in terms of what I can expect and listen for, and in terms of what I can do to mitigate any problems.

hilde45,

 I was composing the above while you posted. Thank you. That is precisely the type of affirmation/commentary/advice that I am looking for. I will study the links you provided.

goose,

Thanks. I intuitively agree with you. I have always attained what has been for me beautiful music reproduction in my former rooms despite obvious non-ideal room configurations. I have believed that the music was helped by the “comfortable” furnishings, rugs, and wall treatments that we have favored as part of our overall aesthetic.

tomoc601,

No offense intended…but who is GIK and how do I contact them? I may be embarrassing myself with this inquiry, but I don’t recognize the initials. Please private message me the contact, if you will.