Acoustical Treatment

[fr8flyr]

You are on the right path but the shape of that room will make it impossible to really make it sound good. You have so many killers in that room, like the huge open area to the right and the big open doorway to the left. The sound traps will really help, just don't expect miracles from the treatments.

 

[gadgtfreek]

Yeah, thats what I have been told. I think covering up the wall right behind our head and some behind the speakers is a good start. Will look cool too.

 

[gadgtfreek]

Swatches from ATS ordered. Wife wants microsuede (as I figured) and I measured the wall out. Four 2x4 panels will be spaced 12" apart, puts one right behind me, one right behind the MLP(glass table) and two behind the couch.



Pretty excited about this step.

 

[mike123abc]

I think the real solution would be to add on to the house and put in a dedicated home theater room....

 

[gadgtfreek]

It would be, but I am dealing with what i got now. I can use the panels in the future.

 

[Ilya]

The panels made a big difference in my home theater. But what really helped, especially in tightening the bass, was installing the door an sealing off the room!

 

[gadgtfreek]

I need about 2 two doors and a whole wall LOL.

 

[Ilya]

Yeah, thats what I have been told. I think covering up the wall right behind our head and some behind the speakers is a good start. Will look cool too.

I wouldn't recommend putting panels right behind your head. Or anywhere close to your ears for that matter...
Once you bring you ear close to a panel you will understand!