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Proper approach to Hi End?

I have a new unfurnished dedicated 19.5 wide, 20.1 long room and I've almost narrowed my components down. Does it make sense to treat the room first then add electronics? It's pretty obvious that most rooms will have first order reflections and perhaps some bass problems. Since I am using the "internet model" to audition speakers such as Tyler Acoustics, Salk, etc. and perhaps some local shops, does it makes sense to FIRST have a room as ideal as possible for fair comparisions?

I am also aware of great products like Tact Room Correction and various cables that change the sound but I would like to stick with room treatments

If this approach is correct, what amount of effort am I in for and how expensive is it? Oh, and it has to look great, no egg cartons.
ebonyvette

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ebonyvette OP
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thanks! Rives Audio has some very useful information.
ebonyvette OP
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My room is not quite square. It is the room over the garage and it follows the lines of the roof. It goes up about 5'on the sides and then angle inward following the roofline. Almost like a triangle. Hopefully, this will break up some standing waves. I will be firing my speakers into the long part of the room.

I am used to a Maggie presentation. I do not care for analytical sound, I like a natural presentation even though they were larger than life on certain material. I am certain that Tyler Linbrook, Salks, Reference 3A's do not sound like Maggies but should be easier to place in a room.

I am not bound by the WAF but I still want room treatments that LOOK good.
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