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How long does it take

Wouldn't mind a look-see at the rest of the room, and those "configurations limitations".

Usually over time, a getting-use-to-hearing situation kicks in, with having to encounter a certain sound effect. This is oft the case when caps tend to wear over time and the listener adjusts to the change, and it isn't discerned, so this might happen to you as well.

Then with the passage of time (longer periods) the ability to hear the upper and/or frequencies is effected to a degree, depending on the individual.

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Wouldn't mind a look-see at the rest of the room, and those "configurations limitations".

Usually over time, a getting-use-to-hearing situation kicks in, with having to encounter a certain sound effect. This is oft the case when caps tend to wear over time and the listener adjusts to the change, and it isn't discerned, so this might happen to you as well.

Then with the passage of time (longer periods) the ability to hear the upper and/or frequencies is effected to a degree, depending on the individual.

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I see now your "configuration limitations", as doors can be a PIA, esp if two are involved. I've had the same to deal with.

Only thing I could think of that might have some effect on the sound would be some sound absorbing items hung on the wall. There have been previous discussions/mitigations of how to handle this aspect of "wall treatment". You might find it in the "DIY" forum, or to make use of the "Search" option (upper rt corner of the screen) asking about what things/items might be applied.

Was wondering about the "mini-fridge", and now know what y'all make use of it.

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Try some sound absorption panels directly behind the speakers... major difference in SQ

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For the doors you can try some of these stick on felt tiles, they fixed all the issues in my office:

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You're not hearing much of a difference because you're not using materials that will make much of a difference in the acoustic behavior of the room. Foam, open or closed cell, is a poor choice for acoustic treatments. Foam insulation board is reflective of mid and high frequencies and has virtually no effect on bass frequencies. You need to replace that stuff with something that has a favorable gas flow resistance value...like rockwool or compressed fiberglass...which has the appropriate absorptive properties for controlling reflections across a broad spectral range (provided it's of adequate thickness...3" minimum).

This tutorial does a pretty good job presenting the fundamentals of treating a room properly. If it's done right, you'll hear a difference...and in most cases a marked improvement in fidelity.

 
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I've installed some very non scientific room treatment. Yes, I do hear a difference, better? :dunno: How long to determine if it is really better, or not? I know every change we make can make a difference and it takes awhile for our ears/brain to adjust, but...

The room is 17 'long by 15' wide. 4 1/2' dutch door Northeast corner rear side wall. Man door Westsouth front sidewall. Door to my shop is rear wall Northwest corner. Rug is probably a wool blend oriental. View attachment 3803723View attachment 3803724View attachment 3803725
I'm confused, are these the before photos?
 
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