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Room Acoustics

I’m moving into and new place and going to have a dedicated listening room for the first time. No more living room listening for this guy! Though my room is going to be a little acoustically challenged and I was hoping to get some advice on the best ways to midigate the problem. The room is 13’ x 12.5’ x 6.5’, I know, super low ceiling :( Floors are concrete and I was planning and throwing an area rug down. Other then putting up some acoustical paneling does anyone have suggestions or clever ideas that would help? Thanks!

my system:
Rega RP6 turntable
Ayre P5-xe Phono preamp
Ayre Ax-7xe integrated amp
Vandersteen 2ce speakers
I listen exclusively to vinyl and have pretty wide music tastes. A lot of 60s and 70s rock and modern indie rock, as well as a little electronic and a little jazz. 
zedak

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mesch
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Some thoughts on what I would try:

Check out ATS Acoustics web site for DIY products. This just as an alternative to GIK (not suggesting better than). 

Find yourself a pair of standmounts that roll-off below 50Hz.

Place speakers on short stands and angle upwards.

Place absorption panels behind speakers, at 1st reflection points on sidewalls, and behind listening position. Panels need not be larger than 2 x 4 feet.

Bass traps in corners. Start with front.

Use wall-to-wall carpet with pad.

Place equipment rack beside listening position, place nothing between speakers.
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