Asymmetric Room
I have a semi treated asymmetric room & am getting some hash/glare from certain artists. I performed a frequency sweep from Qobuz using “Audio Line-Up Test Tones (Calibration Reference Check)”. I am getting a wavering tone in the 1khz and 1.25khz range.
chatGPT made several recommendations… speaker toe in, seating placement, ceiling treatment & treatment of the pool table on the left side (open area of the room). I can’t change seating position (large L shaped couch) & toe in had no effect. I very much prefer not to treat the ceiling (but will if I have to).
My system & room layout is loaded. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks
@signaforce covering the TV will most likely not solve the issue. 1. Toe in more towards listening position - this will minimize reflection on the right from the window 2. engage the warm filter on the Qutest DAC. I remember this filter being my favorite when I had the Qutest 3. Try different digital cable. Not sure what cable you’re using now. I liked Audience USB on Qutest. |
@audphile1 Thanks! 1. The room has 8 windows, 4 on the right. As you saw there is a tall couch, multiple pillows and an acoustic panel. Everything I can do this side of heavy curtains. Played with toe in, will try again. |
@boxcarman Even if I eliminated my pool table, because of the shape and composition of the room 8 windows, 2 dormers, 2 doors (one inset) slanted roof, etc I don’t believe there is a sweet spot. Thanks! |
@yoyoyaya Interesting response. That is actually chatCPT current thought, that I am getting cabinet resonance or have an issue with the speaker crossover. |
@OP - simple test, if you are getting the same resonance a foot away from each speaker, it's probably not the speaker. If it's only one speaker, then a speaker drive unit/crossover is more likely. But also check that there isn't something rattling in your room e.g. ornament on a shelf etc. It does happen. |
