Planar Speakers and Diffusors

Nice system.  I notice you have a subwoofer tucked into a corner.  I do think diffusors would be good, if 3D, consider ceiling diffusion and absorption as well as combinations at the sides as well. 

Keep in mind that you might want to use those corner spaces for bass traps. Measure and consider your bass response and room modes first, and then decide on corner bass traps and then decide on the rest with the remaining space. 

Consider movable curtains in front of the TV.  Experiment with a blanket over the TV to see if you hear meaningful impact or not.

Thank you, Eric, for the advice.

From what I have discovered with the Clarisys Speakers is No absorption is better. With previous speakers, I did have Tube traps in the corners, and many Stillpoint Aperture’s, but with the Clarisys they lessened the liveliness and soundstage. So, I sold them.

The subs are in the corners (4 JL-F113) and have been calibrated individually. I think within my room sound good. The subs are crossed over at 40hz. while the Clarisys play full range.

ozzy

@ozzy what are you intending to change with diffusers?

From the setup pics, the main issues I’d predict are (1) proximity to the sidewalls (seems the company recommends more space between speaker x side boundaries?), (2) fully carpeted floor (might cause lopsided response for speakers that benefit from relatively lively rooms?) and (3) that huge tv.

I’m not sure you can address (1) or (2), or what kind of difference diffusers might render if (1) and (2) are even real issues at all.

Betting you’d do well to get some lightweight softwood blinds or other slats to hang over that tv. I suspect the front wall bounce may be extreme.

I've used planar type speakers for over 40 years, so I'm very aware of the issues with setup and room. Currently using Maggie 1.7i's in a 22' x 16' room with a 9' ceiling. generally it sounds very good. I also have a large(ish) TV (65") in between the speakers. The TV being there is a BIG influence on the sound stage and image focus. I have a very thick soft wool type blacket, doubled over, which I drape over the TV when critical listening, and when used the result is not subtle. I've demoed it several times to audiophile friends and they all hear the improvement it brings, instantly.

My theory is that the sound bounces off the wall behind me, then forward to the TV and then back to me, and the 'blanket' reduces that secondary reflection so one hears the direct sound from the speakers more prominently. It works, and very well, for me.

One Magix think is ever ever so slightly  a bit of absorption. I had a guy who had me hang a shear four inches off the wall behind the speakers  the material  what to be a shear with holes in it. And wanted enough  so I could change where there were more folds in it. The end results were just enough so the sound stage expanded and everything  cleared up just a bit more an increase in resolution.  I had a set of Maggie 3.3 back then and they were actively  biamped. Also had diffusion  behind the curtain and at the reflexion points plus behind the chair. The diffusion  panels were approximately  2 x4 feet. Had them all on stands about 16 inches high. At the first reflection  point had a small amount of suction in the diffusion  panels. In that room with that setup I personally  have never heard any system  come  close to the sound stage I had. I personally  like what I have now better but the wonderous sound stage was fun to show off. The tonal balance  was basically  perfect  what was missing  was the fun and beauty part.it was boring In comparison  to any of my current  setups. 

Regards