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Sound loss/ windows?

I'm building a listening room and trying to balance accoustic properties, sound isolation and ambience. I would like to have three 5'x3'windows but am worried about the sound transimission through the windows bugging the neighbors. My room is 26 x 15 over a garage. The nearest neighbor is a good 75 feet away, but I do like to crank it up, and sometimes jam along with my guitar, well over 100db.
I thought about adding heavy drapes for those "loud" moments. Anybody know how that much window space might affect both internal accoustics and sound transmission?
Thanks
jb
joeb
drrdiamond
671 posts
 
My nearest neighbors (on both sides) are less than 10' away, and I don't know if they even know I have a huge system.

I too, have a few windows in my audio room, but most significantly behind the speakers. It is an 8' sliding glass door. (all windows are double pain.) Surprisingly, it doesn't seem to make any difference in the sound quality. I have tried to cover with different materials, but don't hear any difference. ... Surprised me!

Bottom line, at least relating to my situation--->DON'T WORRY.

By the way, my room is 25X15X8 and it is fantastic. I place my system along the long wall. I used Robert Harley formula to see if there are many peaks or valleys in the frequencies, and there are virtually none.

Good luck,
Richard
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theo
2,694 posts
 
I wouldn't worry as stated in previous answers above. I recommend the pleated shades in lieu of the drapes for acoustic absorbsion. I have them and they work great.
joeb OP
121 posts
 
Thanks guys,
I've been worrying about this for quite awhile, whew.
Richard, I origninally thought about putting my speakers on the short wall (15), but that does seem to take up a lot of space, I will probably try both ways for the fun of it.
But having a good 22' run should really give the bass a chance to "stretch out". Just have to try both though.
jb
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