Room treatments on the ceiling?


Just curious for those with experience if putting absorption on the ceiling yielded benefits? If so, what was the improvement? I have some peaks caused by the ceiling/floor and front/rear wall interaction of modes. There is already a med pile rug in my room so I wonder if I need to add ceiling treatments too?
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I don't think you need absorbtion as much as something to "randomly scatter" the ceiling reflections. Absorbtion is removing much of the liveliness of the music by affecting all frequencies-but in no way equally. Try to think of treatments you might like; perhaps add character to the room. Not knowing your ceiling there's nothing to recommend; but, if you tell about it I will offer suggestions.
Ceiling treatment is very effective once you have scattered back wall reflections AND you have carpeted and cleared area in front of speakers. Nuance will become obvious and even prominent. It's essential to get the "real"-subtle" artistic intent. It's the difference between the casual versus "serious'-i.e. "absorbed-sensitive" listener. After I treated my ceiling and floor - I would never go back. Don`t use absorption-keep things lively.