Windows in a listening room


My 12.5' x 15' listening room has an 8'-wide patio door on the long side. I was concerned that the large glass area might be hurting sound quality, and even got an estimate on a sound-absorbing curtain—about $600. Then I watch this video1, and now I don't worry about it any more.

http://www.acousticsinsider.com/window-behind-speakers-causing-problems/?utm_source=Acoustics+Inside...

Thought others might find it interesting.
john_g

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Do a little research emcdade, it is amazing what electricity, heat and lighting can do for a dungeon these days. Some even have wall to wall carpeting. Me personally, I prefer the nicer Persian carpet. Roll up the carpet, roll out the rack, do a nice little side business in S&M.
Windows let in noise and light. I shuttered mine, more like doors really, solid MDF panels dramatically reduce noise and light. Closed flush, its almost like no windows at all.

When I first put them on it was fun to bring people in the room, close the door, let them get used to the quiet. Then close one shutter. Watch the look on their face. The noise that comes through a window, we are so used to it, its so nearly white-noise diffuse, its hard to notice until its gone.