Fireplace and room acoustic

I have a fireplace that is along the wall where the speakers are located. How does the fireplace affect room acoustics?

Thanks

glai05-10-2009 1:03am

davt Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 500 posts 05-10-2009 at 02:53am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It would depend on the type of fireplace, i.e. is it covered with glass, is it open, etc. Also, the proximity of the speakers will also play a role. I don't think that there is going to be a unifying affect on room acoustics. I have a fireplace and I seem to be doing well with it.