Room treaments


I am beginning to treat my listening room now.
Question what is the preferred room treatments for more seasoned audiophiles with dedicated rooms. It seems there are quite a few members that have great wisdom in this area and we newbies would welcome feedback.
Absorption or difraction/ diffusion or combination of all

Here is what I am thinking to begin.
Absorption at first reflection points (using 2 x4 acoustic panels on side walls)
Thick carpet between speakers and listening position
Ceiling Absorption( same 2 x4 acoustic panels)
Back wall combination of difraction/Absorption
Front wall Absorption.
Corners floor to ceiling bass traps.


ecpninja
@fiesta75,

I have explored vicoustic and my experience with them was not good. They rely on dealer network, so you’re dealing with a middle man who may or may not be a subject matter expert. Whereas GIK is direct sales and you are consulting with their in-house room designers. That alone to me is a biggest differentiator! With GIK, you can count on a solid advise, no more guess work on your part.
OK, here we go again....

Go to "At Home," "Hobby Lobby" or other discount home dec store and buy a dozen or more 6' - 8' tall artificial Ficus trees.  Scatter them wall-to-wall between the speakers and the wall behind the speakers.  Then place a tree on each side at the first reflection point.  Place the remaining trees between the listening position and wall behind the listening position.  

Artificial Ficus trees both absorb and diffuse the sound waves.  And they are visually appealing.  No need to spend a lot on small panels in specific locations.  These artificials cost between $40 and $50 each.  So a dozen of them are the same cost as only a few sound absorbing panels and in my opinion are more effective.

My room size is 14' x 24' and slightly irregular ceiling height between 7' 8" and 8' 10".


Diffusion at first reflection points . Absorption behind listening position.

Good luck, 
Jose