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The floor between and behind the speakers is too often neglected

Hello everyone,

One thing I've noted among us is that too often we neglect the floor between and behind the speakers as opportunities to improve the sound quality. 

Based on a lot of popular literature we focus on direct reflection points first, and then the rest of the room, with perhaps a throw rug. Of course, "not all audiophiles" do this, but we don't often think of this particular area. I have found on numerous occasions that treating this can reduce brightness/sibilance  as well as open up the sound stage. 

So, what am I selling you? Nothing really, you can try this out with some blankets and pillows on the floor. It is a free experiment. Let me know what you find. 

Of course, if this turns into a trend I'll be selling audiophile bean bags... :) 

Best,


E
erik_squires

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prof
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Makes sense.


I have a thick shag rug (yeah baby!) covering my whole listening floor.  No equipment between the speakers not only because the ergonomics wouldn't work in my room, but because I don't like to stare at equipment between speakers.  I like a nice clean, open space which I find more easily accommodates the sense of musicians "appearing" between the speakers.   My ceiling has a build-down with acoustic treatment.  It all adds up to really smooth, spacious sound with precise imaging for pretty much any speaker I place in there.
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