New listening room question
For sound quality purposes is there any benefit gained by installing a ceiling grid pattern? Would this serve as a “diffuser”. My room is 19’9” x 17’6” x 12’. There will be two ceiling fans symmetrically positioned and, as we are under construction, I have the ability to install some “architectural interest” to the ceiling in this room. I would only entertain this, however, if there is likely to be a qualitative sound benefit. Any opinions out there?
Also, are there any members here who can understand the physics/math behind the “sound node” calculators? Better yet, is there anyone willing to analyze my room measurements and tell me in layman’s terms what kind of issues I may expect to encounter in room interactions?
If you can't do double wall construction or double sheetrock, seal all cracks with acoustic calk. I would go slow on acoustic treatments until you get your room finished (furniture and equipment in). I think there is tendency to over treat rooms. There was an interesting article in Stereophile June 2021 in the Industry Update section of a Danish acoustic software company defining the optimum room sizes. Just another opinion. |
Those 12' ceilings are a great, great asset. "Everything keys off the ceiling height." https://www.decware.com/paper36.htm Amroc: you're in the "bolt area" -- https://amcoustics.com/tools/amroc?l=19.75&w=17.5&h=12&ft=true&r60=0.6 Read about this, but basically it means that you won't have the worst room modes. I strongly suspect that you don't need to do anything with your ceiling because they're high enough to avoid terrible first reflections. |
tomic601, Thanks. At this point, prior to moving into the new house, I do not have subs in my music system. My system is comprised of Gold Note IS-1000 Deluxe integrated amp, Teres 245 turntable, Sony Es disc player (as transport) and Vienna Acoustic Mahler floorstanders. Requisite quality cabling and power cords. I am very happy with the level of musical enjoyment this system affords me and am just trying to optimize my experience with this new room. That being said, I have long experience as a music lover and a moderately audiophilian appreciation for quality music reproduction. I want to understand the sound node map of my room in terms of what I can expect and listen for, and in terms of what I can do to mitigate any problems. |
goose, Thanks. I intuitively agree with you. I have always attained what has been for me beautiful music reproduction in my former rooms despite obvious non-ideal room configurations. I have believed that the music was helped by the “comfortable” furnishings, rugs, and wall treatments that we have favored as part of our overall aesthetic. tomoc601, No offense intended…but who is GIK and how do I contact them? I may be embarrassing myself with this inquiry, but I don’t recognize the initials. Please private message me the contact, if you will. |
