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GP Hill

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i think I'm approaching the sweet spot for my stereo listening. My recent acquisition of Aerial 7t speakers is a big step for me from my old ADS L810's. My other gear is a Vincent SV-237 integrated amp, a Thorens TD 124 turntable with an SME M2-9 tonearm and an AT Art 9 cartridge. My phono preamp is a Vista Audio, and I just started streaming Tidal Hi res. My next project is going to be my room. I'm going to post some pictures and would welcome any advice when it comes to room treatments. I realize that my room is tough but it's where I live and listen. My first reflection points are an antique chest and an upholstered chair.IMG_0777.JPGIMG_0777.JPG IMG_0776.JPG
 

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You have a couple of great things going for you here. The room is "full". This means you have a ton of angles that sound can bounce off of - randomly. This is great. An empty room with a tiny couch and gear is a much bigger problem.
Your speakers interact with your room. So if one speaker is close to the wall than the other, you will "probably" run into imbalances, more so in the bass region.

Welcome to room sound. You save 100 bucks and buy a measurement microphone. You have a computer obviously. http://mathaudio.com/room-eq.htm

For starters, you should read up / Google about "room modes" and "standing waves". If you want to go a bit further (knowledge is power), read Floyd Tooles book: Sound Reproduction: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of Loudspeakers and Rooms (Audio Engineering Society Presents)
 
You have a couple of great things going for you here. The room is "full". This means you have a ton of angles that sound can bounce off of - randomly. This is great. An empty room with a tiny couch and gear is a much bigger problem.
Your speakers interact with your room. So if one speaker is close to the wall than the other, you will "probably" run into imbalances, more so in the bass region.

Welcome to room sound. You save 100 bucks and buy a measurement microphone. You have a computer obviously. http://mathaudio.com/room-eq.htm

For starters, you should read up / Google about "room modes" and "standing waves". If you want to go a bit further (knowledge is power), read Floyd Tooles book: Sound Reproduction: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of Loudspeakers and Rooms (Audio Engineering Society Presents)
Thanks a lot.
 
Another great read is "Get Better Sound" by Jim Smith. Room set-up is what he does and this book does a great job of lining up an approach that you can apply.

I have always wondered what a moving ceiling fan would do to sound waves?
 
Another great read is "Get Better Sound" by Jim Smith. Room set-up is what he does and this book does a great job of lining up an approach that you can apply.

I have always wondered what a moving ceiling fan would do to sound waves?

Modulates them at 50Hz*amount of blades? :) I have no clue. Interesting question.
 
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That computer stuff looks like it's over my head. My thoughts are some acoustic panels behind the speakers, maybe moveable ones that would cover the whole fireplace, also some panels on the ceiling and walls. I also thought about either drapes or fabric vertical shades for the sliding glass door.
 
That computer stuff looks like it's over my head. My thoughts are some acoustic panels behind the speakers, maybe moveable ones that would cover the whole fireplace, also some panels on the ceiling and walls. I also thought about either drapes or fabric vertical shades for the sliding glass door.

Its really quite easy. The mic is usb, plug and play. You learn as you go. Start a thread we will walk you through it.

I'm no room specialist, still learning. Without measurements, its random guessing. But with enough time you will get what sounds good to you.

If you want to achieve a flat-like response to have a baseline sound that is similar to what was heard in the studio, you will need to measure. From the baseline you can adjust to taste.

I believe a baseline is important.
 
Love the room as in how it looks, the woodwork is great but it does offer a lot of boundaries that sound waves can bounce off of.

You have the speakers out in the open which helps considerably.

You could try long body pillows in various areas behind the speakers and your listening chair as a start.

I have the same book that Dugolf mentions and it is a good primer book, as mentioned, some research and trial & error will give you a good baseline.

Also love the drag racing trophies, are they all for the Camaro?
 
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Love the room as in how it looks, the woodwork is great but it does offer a lot of boundaries that sound waves can bounce off of.

You have the speakers out in the open which helps considerably.

You could try long body pillows in various areas behind the speakers and your listening chair as a start.

I have the same book that Dugolf mentions and it is a good primer book, as mentioned, some research and trial & error will give you a good baseline.

Also love the drag racing trophies, are they all for the Camaro?
All Those trophies were from my 71 Camaro E/SA which I sold a couple of years ago. The red car you may of thought looked like an Angelia is actually a caricature of my son's 70 Camaro.
 
i may get a couple or three boxes of the Owens Corning 703 2x4x 2" thick rigid fiberglass acoustic boards and move them around the room.
 
All Those trophies were from my 71 Camaro E/SA which I sold a couple of years ago. The red car you may of thought looked like an Angelia is actually a caricature of my son's 70 Camaro.

Actually the pic I was looking at was on the white shelf where I saw just the red nose of the car peeking out.

After a better look, I saw that it was another Camaro. :thumbsup:
 
So, I made my first move to try and help out the acoustics in my room. After a fair amount of digging on this site and others I decided the first thing to do would be to cover my sliding glass door, so I did just that with some drapes I already had. I'm listening to Sonny Rollins right now and it sounds really nice. The bass seems better than before with an improvement in imaging. Of course this all could be my imagination, so I need to spend some more time listening.IMG_0783.JPGIMG_0782.JPG
 
After Labor Day, I'm going to order 3 or 4 art acoustic panels as my next step. After some more listening yesterday I think the drapes on the sliding glass door was a definite improvement.
 
Is that a Sony 7065 i spy? Those are great receivers.

I too am having room issues, GP. Moving some XRT20 McIntosh into my 11x11 room has presented issues. Hope you get things tamed down and to your liking.
 
That computer stuff looks like it's over my head. My thoughts are some acoustic panels behind the speakers, maybe moveable ones that would cover the whole fireplace, also some panels on the ceiling and walls. I also thought about either drapes or fabric vertical shades for the sliding glass door.

A working fireplace and chimney are a tuned port if the flue is open. Covering a fireplace will usually yield positive results.
 
Is that a Sony 7065 i spy? Those are great receivers.

I too am having room issues, GP. Moving some XRT20 McIntosh into my 11x11 room has presented issues. Hope you get things tamed down and to your liking.
James, you were close, it's a 6065. Powers my ceiling speakers on the porch.
 
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