The floor between and behind the speakers is too often neglected


Hello everyone,

One thing I've noted among us is that too often we neglect the floor between and behind the speakers as opportunities to improve the sound quality. 

Based on a lot of popular literature we focus on direct reflection points first, and then the rest of the room, with perhaps a throw rug. Of course, "not all audiophiles" do this, but we don't often think of this particular area. I have found on numerous occasions that treating this can reduce brightness/sibilance  as well as open up the sound stage. 

So, what am I selling you? Nothing really, you can try this out with some blankets and pillows on the floor. It is a free experiment. Let me know what you find. 

Of course, if this turns into a trend I'll be selling audiophile bean bags... :) 

Best,


E
erik_squires
Interesting.  Never thought to do that nor have I ever read anything about it.  But Duh!  Seems like common sense now.  Thanks. 
Someone will undoubtedly jump on this thread and call me a man with a personal agenda who doesn't know what he's talking about.  I would remind you all that I'm not asking for money or that you blindly trust me. Just try it out for free. 

Makes sense.


I have a thick shag rug (yeah baby!) covering my whole listening floor.  No equipment between the speakers not only because the ergonomics wouldn't work in my room, but because I don't like to stare at equipment between speakers.  I like a nice clean, open space which I find more easily accommodates the sense of musicians "appearing" between the speakers.   My ceiling has a build-down with acoustic treatment.  It all adds up to really smooth, spacious sound with precise imaging for pretty much any speaker I place in there.
I've had some success recently placing wooden stools in the corners and along the wall behind the speakers...