Lol my Eames chair is rarely used as I tend to sit on my couch which reclines. But I do reposition the Eames once in a while. A few notable times I sat on the Eames and listened to a late night mix of acoustic guitarists that include Alexander Valentine, Chris Haugen, Emilio Bonito, Tommy Berre, Will Ackerman and Kim Aspen and really enjoyed it. Another time I sat on the Eames to a mix of guitar solos by David Gilmour. The other night my wife joined me and we listened to Tord Gustavsen Trio's The Other Side. She rarely comes in my man cave as she prefers TV, but she really loves the room, the LaScalas and these Accuphase components. She hated my previous McIntosh though lol. She has no idea how much any of this stuff costs and never questions it. The only thing that matters to her is seeing me enjoying myself. I designed and built this room in a way that was natural to me and it brings me peace and it continues to inspire me. I guess that's what's most important.
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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Great to see all the comments here. I agree with the importance of acoustic treatments; it took me many years to implement them into my space. After a much more experienced person convinced me to do so, I now understand. Without appropriate treatments, you will miss out on the magic your system has to offer. I used GIK acoustics, who were a pleasure to work with. Corner base traps behind the speakers and 2x4 foot absorption panels at the reflection points on the side walls 2 on each side). Game changer. |
Beautifully stated, the fact that your room and system have become a source of peace and inspiration for you is the real win, and those shared moments with your wife make it even more special. Gear, cost, and brands aside, the heart of it all is exactly what you described—music that moves you, in a space you’ve created with intention. That’s as good as it gets :-) I hear you on Eames chair vs Couch. My wife seldom visits my Man Cave. I did find a chair that checks all the boxes, |
@lalitk you have a really nice way of encouraging and not discouraging us novice audio enthusiasts. Thanks for the kind words! Can I recommend a good bottle of cognac with that chair your thinking of? Nothing better than a good cognac and your favorite play list on a cold winter's Canadian night like -25C (that's-13F USA)! Ya it's on its way! |
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