I think one needs to distinguish between frequencies above the Schroeder frequency and those below, since the methods will have to be different. For frequencies above, damping material is essential, but such damping can hopefully be achieved by less visually invase means. For those below the Schroeder frequency I have found that equalization works very well in larger rooms. I for one do not want huge bass traps in my interior. I have had great success with an Antimode 8033 equalizing my sub, and will add a second sub for even smoother results.
What order?
All, I am pretty sure I know what direction to go, looking for some additional input.
I am look at making 2 improvements to my living/man cave/ entertaining room.
- Dirac
- acoustic panels.
I am running b&w 800s and a pair of rythmik f15hp subs for "2" channel, for HT includes htm1d and sides/rears in the ceiling.
Thru the normal home improvement jouney, I recently purchased some added seating that happen to get setup as a buffer in first reflection point along the left and right side of the room and i was BLOWN away by the difference in response and impact. The chairs really cut down on reflections and the experience was much more powerful. For reference, the rooom is 10k ft^3 (yes i know not optimal) just means using more gear.
Next step in the journey, which comes first? Dirac then additional acoustic panels or panels followed by dirac. Even though it will be itteratice, what would "you" start with and why?
I am look at making 2 improvements to my living/man cave/ entertaining room.
- Dirac
- acoustic panels.
I am running b&w 800s and a pair of rythmik f15hp subs for "2" channel, for HT includes htm1d and sides/rears in the ceiling.
Thru the normal home improvement jouney, I recently purchased some added seating that happen to get setup as a buffer in first reflection point along the left and right side of the room and i was BLOWN away by the difference in response and impact. The chairs really cut down on reflections and the experience was much more powerful. For reference, the rooom is 10k ft^3 (yes i know not optimal) just means using more gear.
Next step in the journey, which comes first? Dirac then additional acoustic panels or panels followed by dirac. Even though it will be itteratice, what would "you" start with and why?
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