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Bigger rooms better for sound?

I am planning to move all my equipment to a bigger room hoping it will sound even better.  It has a higher ceiling and several feet more in length and width.  And my speakers will have no problem filling the space.

I will miss the cozy room but it makes sense if I want to improve my sound at least that is what I hope for.

Why do larger rooms and a higher ceiling improve things?

 

emergingsoul
soix
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One of the main benefits of a larger room was my ability to pull the speakers out further from the back wall and giving them more room to breathe and also to move my listening chair away from the wall behind it.  This combined with the larger room led to much better balanced bass along with a greatly expanded soundstage in all directions with a better overall sense of space if it’s in the recording.  This is obviously somewhat system dependent, but I think you’re gonna be much happier with your overall sound. 

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hilde45
5,045 posts
 

Because reflection times are longer.

Danger is too much echoes.

kota1
2,706 posts
 

I think the shape of the room is more important than the size.

soix
9,748 posts
 

I think the shape of the room is more important than the size.

That’s what she said.  She lied.

emergingsoul OP
1,211 posts
 

Soix, Great answer. Hope it's all true. I don't think the chance of echoes is a concern, the higher ceilings should be helpful as untreated as they are.  I think all the pressure amplitudes Will behave a lot better and not quarrel so much amongst them selves.

 Plus it's an overall more comfortable room as spacious rooms tend to be.  
 

 

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