Dedicated room suggestions

Hi there!

Acoustics and "the room" are one of the most important items to address first when putting a new stereo room together. I've used these folks for both products and detailed information. Top shelf products that work and do what you intended.

Realtraps.com

Excellent resource for anyone interested in acoustics. No affiliation - just a happy customer. 

I decided to use these Real Traps after reading how many professional music people use them. 

Another resource I found that really helped was a book by Jim Smith - Get Better Sound. With these two resources you'll get excellent results if implemented.

Enjoy!

Thanks again. I have some homework to do, at least I’m in the right place :)

For better or worse, my last three listening rooms have  had the speakers & me sitting along (though not actually against, of course) the longer walls. Whether it's mental or actually true, I simply get a larger, wider image, with image depth remaining largely the same. I get better bass balance, as well.

I’m a newbie to the hifi game but based on the recommendation of another much more seasoned audiophile, I contacted GIK Acoustics.  I sent my room dimensions, concerns and pictures and within a few days I was sent back an incredibly detailed analysis with recommendations from a sound engineer regarding speaker placement and treatment options. Analysis didn’t cost a penny, although i was impressed enough to follow through with purchases.  Engineer was very knowledgeable and responsive through the process. 

I have a friend with new Cornwall 4s in a room of the same size only more square

which is worse. Untreated everything sounded horrid. 

The speakers you have are designed to do well against the back wall so  you

have that plus. He added absorbing panels, diffusers, carpet and ceiling treament.

The room went from a hell hole to one with great sound.

Measuring will maximize the sound.