How to design music room?

I am sure Rives will plug his services here. This is meant as a suggestion, if I were to build a room, I would seek professional help.

At the least, I would search the old threads for recommended books, and do some major homework. It is mind blowing how much the room can make a difference, and if starting from square one do things right.

Marty

Make sure the floor is well-insulated. Room-over-garage can lead to very cold floors if not done correctly. Tubes won't even help!

Check Robert Harley's book on High-end stereo. He explaines how to figure whether you will have a lot of interactions with the size.

Richard

What are you looking for? Noise isolation for listening? A good acoustical environment? Both? Both of the questions could be easily addressed, but you'll need to be more specific. Cheers!

Brian

Sit down with the architect and explain all your issues. You will want to use construction materials, which prohibit the transfer sound into the walls, ceiling and subfloor. From my own experience I would have the roof rafters/trusses designed to receive two layers of 5/8 sheet rock. The floor joist/trusses should also be designed to add Dura Rock to the plywood subfloor material. Dura Rock is a cement-based material, which is used to provide a firm level base for ceramic tile, when installed over wood floors and walls. The material comes in 4’X6’ sheets and is joined with fiber tape and adhesives. My ideas are only to give you something to think about. Please use a licensed Architect/Contractor and always get a Building Permit.

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