You may already have seen it but GIK's site has a room calculator for RT60 that you can use as another reference. Enter the room information and respective panels/treatments you are considering for an estimate.
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.
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Sry, just saw your response, your approach is certainly what I would do! Regarding the different panels, the sound performance data are key to achieving the desired benefit in the desired ranges. After that it’s a question of aesthetics. From my travels a blend of absorption and diffusion treatments is almost always best. Too much absorption can really make for a lifeless sounding room. |
On a different subject, I noticed Eames lounge chair in your room. Since Eames sits quite low (15” or so) compared to many conventional chairs, do you find this chair optimal for listening music. Ideally, your ears should be level with (or slightly below) the tweeters. If your speakers are tall and you sit too low, you may lose proper imaging. |
@fire_water Thanks. I get at least an hour in ( often an ‘hour or so” ) most days. The movable panels double as fill light when taking images using the North windows. As @lalitk said the chair matters. My first one cupped behind my fat head and nothing behind your ears makes a difference! Eames is cool but fashion is trumped by function. Party on. |
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