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use of treatments and sound consultant

Hi,

Anyone care to offer me their 2 cents on acoustic treatments and acoustic consultants. I have a listening area which is also my living room. I have hardwood floors and vaulted ceiling. Its a rather long room but average width. Anyway I have nice equipment (Wilson Watt Puppy 7, Rowland 302, Cary 306-200, BAT VK51SE preamp) and was wondering if anyone has any luck with an acoustic treatment consultant in greater Los Angeles area? I spoke to one individual and he said that I would need to install treatments on the wall and ceiling. Well this is not a dedicated room and has anyone done this in their living room? Also, he wants $350 to do the consult and they do not use electronic measuring equipment. Do you think this is important to use electronic or computer measuring equipment?

Thanks,

Michael
128x128karmapolice
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
With the vaulted ceiling it will be necessary to suspend the consultant several feet off the hardwood floor.
agaffer
256 posts
 
As you know most acoustic treatments don't blend into a living area. The one exception that I have seen is the method used by Richard Hardesty. When you step into his living room you have know idea that it has had any acoustic treatment done. It simply looks like he has expensive cloth walpaper installed. Not only is it rich and attractive, it works. I have yet to hear a better room in a home.
I beleive that there is a description in his second journal, which is free to download at his audioperfectionist website. Since you live in Los Angeles, call him up and see if you can't arrange a meeting with him to see and hear for yourself.
robm321
932 posts
 
I agree with Agaffer. There are very attractive room treatment options. They tend to cost more, but considering your equipment would be worth it.

Rob
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