@folkfreak
I actually tried an army blanket (wool) at one point to cover my television, as my speakers are between them. This is an older photo. I've since installed some more acoustic foam and have moved the speakers further forward of the tv. http://halr.x10.mx/AV.jpg
As to female vocals, I'm of the opinion I am reproducing them accurately from a tonality perspective.
As to GIK cost, the numbers included "professional" installation. Installing heavier (with respect to foam) panels requires far more attention to doing it "exactly perfect" so it doesn't rain down from the ceiling, tear at the walls, etc.
Further, it is my understanding that the point of this thread - as stated by the OP - is to understand *how to mount (install)* acoustic foam. We have since diverged into the merits or lack thereof with respect to acoustic foam, and for that the OP deserves an apology.
I'm not interested in debating the merits or lack thereof of acoustic foam in this thread. I'm rather satisfied with the sound of my system, and take solace in knowing that it could only get "better" should I choose to devote more money, other resources, etc. at it. In my case, improvements can be obtained by "upgrading" anything from the electronics, to the speakers, to the cables, to the room treatments, etc.
Moreover, the overwhelming majority of music that I listen to (and collect) is Grateful Dead http://halr.x10.mx/shows.html For those familiar with their music, I'm confident they would agree that (a) much of their live recordings are excellent quality sound boards and (b) more so than any other band, they often sound fantastic irrespective of the who, what, where, when, why and how of the playback mechanism.
I actually tried an army blanket (wool) at one point to cover my television, as my speakers are between them. This is an older photo. I've since installed some more acoustic foam and have moved the speakers further forward of the tv. http://halr.x10.mx/AV.jpg
As to female vocals, I'm of the opinion I am reproducing them accurately from a tonality perspective.
As to GIK cost, the numbers included "professional" installation. Installing heavier (with respect to foam) panels requires far more attention to doing it "exactly perfect" so it doesn't rain down from the ceiling, tear at the walls, etc.
Further, it is my understanding that the point of this thread - as stated by the OP - is to understand *how to mount (install)* acoustic foam. We have since diverged into the merits or lack thereof with respect to acoustic foam, and for that the OP deserves an apology.
I'm not interested in debating the merits or lack thereof of acoustic foam in this thread. I'm rather satisfied with the sound of my system, and take solace in knowing that it could only get "better" should I choose to devote more money, other resources, etc. at it. In my case, improvements can be obtained by "upgrading" anything from the electronics, to the speakers, to the cables, to the room treatments, etc.
Moreover, the overwhelming majority of music that I listen to (and collect) is Grateful Dead http://halr.x10.mx/shows.html For those familiar with their music, I'm confident they would agree that (a) much of their live recordings are excellent quality sound boards and (b) more so than any other band, they often sound fantastic irrespective of the who, what, where, when, why and how of the playback mechanism.