Well....assuming most rooms will have 1 wall of large window coverings unless you bought a church like Arlo,that is indeed an interesting question.Being it is part of 3 other walls[usually] it will be next to impossible to comment adroitly.Soundwaves like diffusion and absorbtion to varying degrees depending on the total area with whats there.For instance I have a wall of windows,8'x20' covered by shades which I move up and down according to the Sun.I have not found a difference yet as to there height though I havent been listening/looking for one.If I do I will remember this post perhaps and thank you for opening my ears,cheers,Bob
Wooden blinds vs cellular shades for acoustics
Standard old school advice for large window acoustical treatment seems to be "heavy draperies". Some cellular shades (Hunter Douglas, Bali) have high factory-rated NRC (0.60 or better). That's about the same for what little I've found for draperies.
Recently, I heard that partially-open wooden blinds are best for acoustics, acting through diffusion, rather than absorption. Opinions? Experiences?
Thanks
Recently, I heard that partially-open wooden blinds are best for acoustics, acting through diffusion, rather than absorption. Opinions? Experiences?
Thanks