When we removed our wall to wall carpeting in favor of having hardwood floors with an area rug, the sound quality went out the window. Fortunately, this is no longer our primary listening room. In this room, we have a classic M&K satellite/sub system and imaging, smoothness and low frequency extension all became markedly worse. I would definitely recommend wall to wall carpeting from a sound standpoint.
wall to wall rug or linolium floor with area rug?
I am completing a dedicated audio room, 13ft.X 23FT. I will be using Watt/Puppy 5.1's driven by tube amplification. Room treatment products, such as tube traps, will be utilized. MY question is, do I install wall to wall carpeting (with padding), or a linolium floor, with an area rug placed in front of the speakers? I feel that placing the speakers directly on the linolium, will give a more stable set up. All opinions welcomed. P.S. I will be using the puppy "paws" in both situations