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Room acoustics

I'm looking over th dynamics of my listening space. It's a condo with large living room 20x20, continuous with kitchen and dining room for a total of 20x45. To say the least it's acoustically challenged. Our decorating will pretty much stay the same so no big heavy drapes. So, with an emphasis on turning any skepticism ( legitimate ) my wife may have of turning our present living space of echos into one of really satisfying, beautiful sound, what can anyone say about DIK acoustic products. I've read some great reviews but would enjoy hearing from the community. Thanks.
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brianpack OP
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Yes, I'm sorry....GIK!!
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Auralex Acoustics has some premo products but GIK seems more home
user friendly. It sounds like the bass control is the most important consideration....yes no...
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The enemy of really good is the pursuit of perfection. If one wants a dedicated sound room and can enjoy the satisfaction that comes with it then go for it. Personally, I don't want to spend years tweaking and building and refining a room to make " the perfect man cave" (not that there's anything wrong with that). But I am confident I can learn how to take an acoustically challenged living room, dramatically improve it's sound management, add some very good...not the best...components, and get some very satisfying and fun listening / viewing pleasure. I also think I can do this without loosing my wife:-)
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Thanks 358, what I meant by "not changing the decor" is in reference to wall hanging panels and huge bass traps. However, because of the recommendations on this site I think the GIK is attractive enough to show. And you're right, I can see ways of hiding them now. But I will call J. Smith and see what he says.
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I certainly appreciate your interest, I'll do my best to give the details.


BT _____A_____| wd |_| Wd |_| wd |__ __A____ BT
| tv |
| Sp Sp |
A | | A
|___ |_
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| Chair wd
/ Chair =
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\. Wd
|. Couch =
__|. wd
|. _
| |
|. desk Desk |
BT |___ Hutch |
|///////|. ___________________ | BT
|///////|. |___________________
|///////|. Open Bar |
strs |. |
| |
| |
| Kit |
|. |
|. |
|. |
|. |
|_______. _______|
------------| |------------
|. |
|. |
|. |
|. Dining |
|. |
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Door ]]]]. |
___________|. Patio dr |__________|


The living room is 20'x20', kitchen extends 20', dining 10' more.
"A" marks potential panels, BT = base traps

Are more products needed? We have hardwood floors but have large rugs. The blinds will be changed to a fabric. I know the "tv in front of the window" seems odd but with my measurements the reflections will be addressed. Well, I hope this information can help.

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I just spent the time putting in a room diagram but apparently the soft ware here scrambled all the info. Oh well, I'll call Jim.
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