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Room Treatment (continued)
should consider minimizing somehow. These points are easily found by having an
assistant slide a small mirror along the four walls of the room, while you sit at the
listening position. Any place on the wall where you can see a reflection of
any
speaker is a first reflection point. Concentrate on the first reflections for the Left
and Right speakers first.
If you can, arrange to apply either absorption or diffusion at these eight points
(don’t forget the wall behind you). Absorption can be as simple as heavy, insulated
drapes; diffusion can be provided by a well-stocked bookcase with books of varied
sizes. Alternatively, you can buy purpose-designed room treatments (some sources
listed under References, below).
The important things to remember are these: a good room should have a balance of
absorption and diffusion; and if you are going to treat only a few areas of the room,
the first reflection points are the most important ones to treat.
Professional Acoustic Design
Does this all sound too complicated? For good reason: it is complicated.
The difference between the average listening room and one that is professionally
designed and implemented is huge. A great listening room will disappear to an
astonishing degree, letting the experiences captured in your recordings speak to
you directly. A well-designed room is also quieter and more comfortable. It can
easily become a favorite retreat for peace and rejuvenation.
If you decide to investigate the possibility of improving your room with the help of
a professional, it is important to find someone who focuses on residential spaces.
Most acousticians are trained to deal with large spaces — airports, auditoriums,
lobbies in commercial buildings, etc. The problems seen in “small” rooms
(residential spaces) are quite different, and outside the experience of most
acousticians. Find someone who specializes in and has a great deal of experience
designing home studios, home theaters, and the like. Your Wisdom Audio dealer
may be such a person; failing that, he/she can help you find such a professional.
References
Books on Acoustics:
The Master Handbook of Acoustics
, F. Alton Everest, TAB Books
Sound Reproduction: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of Loudspeakers and
Rooms
by Dr. Floyd Toole, Focal Press