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Does a flat ceiling provide the best sound?

I have heard that flat ceilings in homes are superior than a peaked ceiling for acoustics.  Is this because there is less space for sound waves to develop and reflect back down?  I'm thinking of the more shallow peak of a four-season addition that is fairly low and simply follows the roof line, not so much the steeper vaulted ceilings in living room/dining room/kitchen floor plans.  Would some rug hangings or similar help correct this in a shallower peak?  Thanks!  
jafreeman
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geoffkait
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It’s not only the shape of the ceiling and walls but also the color of the ceiling and walls that affects the sound. Whaaaat?! Anyone care to hazard a guess what colors are best for the sound - one color for the ceiling and another color for the walls?

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Geoffkait, you made a great point a comfortable pleasing room can set a mood one could only think would positively affect listening.
I wish you would start a topic in that regard.
24X14X8 with acoustic resonators sounds great but the room is 1960 cheap dark fake wood paneling acoustic ceiling panels.
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What I had in mind with that post about colors of wall and ceiling wasn't so much the idea of making the room more comfortable per se, but affecting the way the mind perceives sound. More subconscious than conscious. More akin to mind matter interaction. The great sound was in the room but you can't perceive it, hear it, as such until certain things are done. It's all about mind matter interaction. 😐
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