Can I make the assumption that you did the carpentry work in your listening room? If so, learn about Owens Corning 703 rigid fiberglass panels, and Helmholtz diffusers. Once you figure out the math, you know darn good and well you’re gonna make a better product than some kid in a đźŹ.
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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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! |
Fire_water Very nice music room and view. Im guessing you had to add a ton of insulation to the barn especially being so far north. Can you share a photo of the outside? When I see properties in my area with out buildings I think about the possiblites of it becoming a music room. Very costly to remodel, add HVAC and properly insulate. I am fortunate to have a good size dedicated music room in a walkout basement. Just cant rock to loud when wife goes to bed.
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