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use of treatments and sound consultant

Hi,

Anyone care to offer me their 2 cents on acoustic treatments and acoustic consultants. I have a listening area which is also my living room. I have hardwood floors and vaulted ceiling. Its a rather long room but average width. Anyway I have nice equipment (Wilson Watt Puppy 7, Rowland 302, Cary 306-200, BAT VK51SE preamp) and was wondering if anyone has any luck with an acoustic treatment consultant in greater Los Angeles area? I spoke to one individual and he said that I would need to install treatments on the wall and ceiling. Well this is not a dedicated room and has anyone done this in their living room? Also, he wants $350 to do the consult and they do not use electronic measuring equipment. Do you think this is important to use electronic or computer measuring equipment?

Thanks,

Michael
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agaffer
256 posts
 
As you know most acoustic treatments don't blend into a living area. The one exception that I have seen is the method used by Richard Hardesty. When you step into his living room you have know idea that it has had any acoustic treatment done. It simply looks like he has expensive cloth walpaper installed. Not only is it rich and attractive, it works. I have yet to hear a better room in a home.
I beleive that there is a description in his second journal, which is free to download at his audioperfectionist website. Since you live in Los Angeles, call him up and see if you can't arrange a meeting with him to see and hear for yourself.
robm321
932 posts
 
I agree with Agaffer. There are very attractive room treatment options. They tend to cost more, but considering your equipment would be worth it.

Rob
rsbeck
887 posts
 
There are many ways to do room treatment with natural decorations like wall tapestries, bookshelves, and window treatments. Find someone who can work with interior design.
jeffcott
143 posts
 
Karma:
The suggestions regarding the methods used by Richard Hardesty are spot on. Since you are close, look at subscribing to his journal, and better yet, attend one of his seminars, which are held in his home. You may not find the details on his website, but email and ask. I have attended, and believe that you will find it well worth the money.

Agaffer is most correct. When you step into Richard's listening room (other than seeing a lot of gear, elegantly placed) you would have no clue as to the professional level of the room you have just entered.

Check it out.....it is well worth your time.
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karmapolice OP
256 posts
 
I did email Richard and he recommended that I subscribe to his journal. I will consider that but at this point was hoping to find an affordable consultant in Los Angeles to install acoustic treatment in my living room. Subscribing to journals and installing it myself in a hit and miss method is not what I was looking for especially when I have a vaulted ceiling that makes installation more difficult.

Michael
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