Roxy54,
Most any room can benefit from bass traps, particularly in the corners. In addition, broad band absorption (which usually needs to be at least 4 inches thick) is also helpful in most rooms. One of the goals is to have frequency balance in the room. It was (and still is) amazing to me how much room treatments have improved my sound -- much more than any equipment that I have ever purchased or borrowed. There is no doubt that everyday room furnishings can help, but the idea that you can get the same frequency balance in a room using drapes, etc. is nonsense.
If you are serious about considering room treatments and do not want to spend alot of time reading books, I would suggest you contact GIK Acoustics (or one of their competitors). My experience with GIK has been terrific. You can send them pictures of your room, along with dimensions. They are very patient in answering questions and will recommend what they think will be most effective and their prices are very reasonable. My experience is that they are very low sell pressure and super helpful and patient. GIK has a very good return policy if it doesn't give you the results you were hoping for. I am in no way affiliated with GIK, just a happy customer. I was skeptical about the effectiveness of room treatments, but am now a believer and frankly was stunned at what a difference it made. I have also educated myself on this and now appreciate more the science behind why it works.
Good luck!
Most any room can benefit from bass traps, particularly in the corners. In addition, broad band absorption (which usually needs to be at least 4 inches thick) is also helpful in most rooms. One of the goals is to have frequency balance in the room. It was (and still is) amazing to me how much room treatments have improved my sound -- much more than any equipment that I have ever purchased or borrowed. There is no doubt that everyday room furnishings can help, but the idea that you can get the same frequency balance in a room using drapes, etc. is nonsense.
If you are serious about considering room treatments and do not want to spend alot of time reading books, I would suggest you contact GIK Acoustics (or one of their competitors). My experience with GIK has been terrific. You can send them pictures of your room, along with dimensions. They are very patient in answering questions and will recommend what they think will be most effective and their prices are very reasonable. My experience is that they are very low sell pressure and super helpful and patient. GIK has a very good return policy if it doesn't give you the results you were hoping for. I am in no way affiliated with GIK, just a happy customer. I was skeptical about the effectiveness of room treatments, but am now a believer and frankly was stunned at what a difference it made. I have also educated myself on this and now appreciate more the science behind why it works.
Good luck!