If most listening is below, say 85 db, are room treatments still as important?
Absorption, Diffusion or a combination of it all?
Looking to add more acoustic treatment on the wall behind the speakers. Currently using GIK absorption panels (242).
Planning to add two more panels that would hang pretty much directly behind the speakers on the upper part of the wall (higher quality image on my system page).
Any benefit going with diffusors?
Thanks!!!
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85 decibels is a sound level equivalent to that of a food blender. Uncomfortable and only tolerable for a short time. Most listening levels might not even be that loud. |
@kota1 -- thanks for the video--i only watched starting at :49 but it seemed to me the discussion was more pertinent to home theater setup (which you have) rather than 2 channel setup (or 2.1). Can't help but wonder if his "formula" is based on having center and side/back surround speakers in the mix and thus maybe overdone? As for diffusion v absorption behind speakers as w anything it depends--in my room i have a large window behind my speakers and, therefore, opted for absorption (of high/mids) behind the speakers with a curtain rod and heavy drape and it worked well. When i slide the drape out of the way and play with the the wood venetian blinds of the window (as a diffuser of sorts?) it produces an interesting effect that is not displeasing but seems to de-focus the soundstage. Someone above said smaller rooms have different challenges than those addressed in the video and are more challenging. I fall into the wolf garcia crowd of just doing a few things (bass trapping), first reflection and aforementioned absorption and then just enjoy the music (although admittedly i measured frequency response in every part of my room first, mainly for speaker placement and knowing where the bass was emphasized--which, surprise, the usual corners)--i only spent three or four hours total and I'm happy. As someone else said above, unless your room is really problematic don't obsess over treatment tweaking. |
The setup is the same for both 2 channel and HT, Look at the room kits at is website and you can compare both setups. I have a large windo to the right side of my MLP and I hung a diffusor called an acoustic lens which allows the light to pass through. You can see a pic in my profile system. You will see that the room kits are determined by the size of your room Here is the layout for 2 channel (they also have HT): https://www.sonitususa.com/product/studio-acoustical-systems
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