Room treatment


A very discerning audiophile here on Audiogon recently recommended that I deal with room treatment first and foremost before considering more upgrades. This is an area I neglected because of my limited understanding of acoustics for 2 channel listening. But I have to be clear, I love my room and don't want to clutter it. Therefore maybe adding white ceiling panels could be an architectural thoughtful yet an effective way of integrating some room treatment inconspicuously. Does anyone have any knowledge with these companies?

Primacoustic Stratus Studio: which is a 2" thick glass wool panel that is effective for frequencies between 100Hz -20kHz (most effective 400Hz)

GIK Acoustics: offer 4" and 6" fiberglass core panels that control frequencies between 60Hz-20kHz. I don't like the mounting hardware offered.

The Quiet Room Acoustic Box Cloud: offer 3" and 6" thick felt panels where the 6" panels control frequencies between 50Hz - 20kHz. These panels are beautiful and more aesthetically pleasing but are costly. 

Hopefully I'll find the right balance of effective acoustic and aesthetics. 

fire_water

@fire_water 

Good advice from @baylinor and good call on starting the consultation process, it will give you much needed clarity and direction. Whatever recommendations you receive, split the order in phases. As you add panels, you hear / access each step of improvement while keeping flexibility in placement.

When I got started, I split my order in 3 installments over 120 days. Enjoy the process and prepare to be amazed! 

+1, @ghdprentice on motorized acoustic shades.  

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@fire_water talk to GIK directly. Room treatment is an exact science and not something that must be done by vibes

GIK Acoustics just finalized a layout for me.  We were going back and forth this past week with ideas. They suggested a mix of ceiling panels,  front wall panels, and custom bass diffusers that I requested which will be fastened directly on the back of each LaScala cabinet where I won't be able to see them.  Unfortunately shipping to Canada is costly!