joshvito's larger listening room - advice needed

[jelly_bean]

Hows the room coming along?

 

[David John]

General acoustic treatment for your home

Acoustic 1. The room should be more spacious to have a good acoustics.

Acoustic 2. Add a foam panel on the walls to absorb the reflections.

Acoustic 3. Use diffusers to scatter the reflections that have been trapped on the walls.

 

[joshvito]

Not much has changed in the room, except the size of my record collection. I also was gifted a Record Doctor cleaning machine.

Currently, I'm shopping for a wide audio rack. Id like to use both my turntables on the top shelf. There doesn't seem to be a vast amount of choice. The only one I seem to be able to find is the SolidSteel S4-3. And at $900, I feel this shouldn't be my only option.

I would say $900 is at the top of my budget. Specifically, I don't want any glass and I want something sturdy, as my TT weights 65lbs, so a cheap $100 rack with a weight limit of 50# won't cut it. I'd even consider two single racks if it was cost effective. I have a Salamander Archetype in another room, and was not impressed with the assembly process, so a couple of those are out of contention.

Anyone have any brands or online shops they suggest?

 

[Drugolf]

I would look resale for a MCM credenza. They are typically pretty wide and would easily accommodate 2 TT's. I could find them all day long within your budget.

Also, I am going to throw this out there. Bigger speakers. I know, I know, what you have are nice, but you have a nice size room that would take something bigger so why not.

 

[joshvito]

I would look resale for a MCM credenza. They are typically pretty wide and would easily accommodate 2 TT's. I could find them all day long within your budget.

Also, I am going to throw this out there. Bigger speakers. I know, I know, what you have are nice, but you have a nice size room that would take something bigger so why not.

I have my eye on the newly released B&W 700 series.

 

[joshvito]

Decided to go with some cost effective audio racks to free up some surface area for another TT and my record doctor. Savings will hopefully be spent on speakers and/or more comfortable seating.

 

[frankbooth]

Great looking space!

 

[JoeESP9]

Just closing the curtains will make an audible difference for the good.

 

[joshvito]

Some advice - 1. Racks moved from between speaker (sometimes this is not possible) . This helps with imaging. 2. Cover the window behind with a thick rug. Helps with ringing issues.

Thanks for the heads up. I have the gear as far behind the speakers as possible. I do close the curtains from time to time, and notice a difference in the sound. Sometimes I just like to watch the outdoors while listening tho.

 

[Rybeam]

Have a blanket in that echo chamber. Lol

 

[joshvito]

I finally upgraded the listening position seating. My back very much appreciates the change. As do the doggo s.

 

[joshvito]

Yes

Have a blanket in that echo chamber. Lol

Yes. I have a few blankets.it's not that echo-ey

 

[joshvito]

Added an upgrade to the listening room this week. New speakers. Sonus Faber Venere 2.5. I have only spun 1/2 a record so far, but these are definitely a bit different than the B&W's they are replacing.

I auditioned the Sonus Fabers along with Monitor Audio Silver 500's. The SF's imaged a lot better and sounded a lot more detailed when playing my test tracks.

Some unboxing/progress photos, if you're into that. https://imgur.com/gallery/FUzy7

Eventually I think I want to move the stereo to the left of listening position. I just need to pry myself away from listening in order to run another dedicated outlet. Ugh, crawling around attic is never fun.

Happy listening.

 

[TEA FOR ONE]

Beautiful system,and space. It looks like a fantastic place to relax!