Don't Do This! # 2 - www.AcousticFields.com

[@dannielrolfe8079]

I really like this format. Could you take it one step further and talk about how you would rearrange the setup?

[@jram9571]

That’s what he consults on..

[@Oneness100]

Use a different room. :-)

[@lawpenner]

...be careful where you put your rig. You can't just go around sticking it wherever you want. True words 👏

[@AcousticFields]

Set up is so critical. With proper set up, you can go along way to minimize the treatment requirements.

[@photohounds]

Always enjoying these. I know a bit, but I always learn *at least one useful thing* here.

[@Oneness100]

I remember you briefly touched upon how to setup a "near field" listening environment a few years back. I tried to find the video but couldn't. I forgot what the distances between the speaker and the various side/rear walls have to be at, from a minimum perspective. I tried looking up the video you talked about it but I can't seem to locate it. I seem to remember something like 8' distances between the speaker and each wall to minimize or eliminate SBIE in a "near field" environment. Am I correct on that minimum distance or what is the desired minimum in order to do "near field" properly? I see a lot of people using small monitors in a Near Field setup, but I think they are using those in rooms that are too small. Thanks! Keep up the great work on these videos. Always good to learn about what to do as well as what NOT to do. Equally as important.

[@AcousticFields]

Start with a 4' distance from front wall to speakers. Keep speakers at least 3' apart. Keep sidewall distances at 4' minimum.

[@Oneness100]

@@AcousticFields thanks!

[@riccitone]

Ok. Quite informative and helpful. Most of these setup issues can be resolved, but many of us simply do not have the luxury of a den or basement without windows. Hoping weighty curtains offer enough control where windows are a concern? I find them helpful and to good effect, curious that “effective” compromises aren’t being discussed in any of these? I guess we have to pay for those.

[@AcousticFields]

Our goal is to achieve the highest resolution from our digital sources and analog rooms. This goal is difficult to achieve with material types that are not predictable and consistent in their performance.

[@riccitone]

@@AcousticFields well, that’s awesome. For those that can afford a house with a sizable room sans windows. However, that is not the case for many of us. So your consults account for these factors?

[@AcousticFields]

@@riccitone Our 30 minute room consultation operates on a problem (low, middle, and high frequencies) solution paradigm. We identify all types of frequency issues, how large they are, and what two surfaces minimum are producing them. We then show you the products you will need to treat those issues and the type, amount, and position of those treatment types. You must decide what you will treat and what you will live with.

[@doyleshafer]

Very glad to see part 2!

[@howardskeivys4184]

I know that the makes a significant difference. My room is 18 feet wide, 20 feet long and 7.5 feet high. With the 20 foot wall being all window from above 3 feet. This was the wall my speakers backed on to. I don’t have the luxury of a dedicated listening room. My rig has to fight for it’s right to be in our family lounge, along with the battle for Wife Acceptance Factor, it is a constant up hill struggle! My room is completely acoustically untreated. Low density plasterboard walls. Hard wood floor. There is a large plush rug placed in front of and between the speakers, which was placed for visually aesthetic reasons, but I’m sure it helps reduce primary reflections from the floor. My speEakers are placed around 10 inches from the wall with the port bungs inserted. I recently, against the wishes of the wife moved the whole contents of the room through 90 degrees, so that the speakers now back on to the 16 foot wall. The sonic improvement was phenomenal. Even the wife has eventually conceded that it is more aesthetically pleasing. My point. Even though my room set up is far from ideal, speakers too close to the wall, tv and rig rack placed between them, way too many reflective surfaces including a huge wall of glass, you can, with no room treatment, play around with positioning and still get a very pleasing sound reproduction. Yes, I know I have masses of room for improvements which doubtless would transform the sonic in room reproduction, but I also have a wife, so it is a case of maximising the compromises! ed

[@Hankblue]

Is there any way to deal with a window that stretches across one of your first reflection points? And if not, is it a bad idea to still treat the reflection point opposite it? I'm not sure if the asymmetry would cause issues.

[@AcousticFields]

Glass is the worst material type to have in any critical listening room. It must be treated for reflection and pressure management.

[@Hankblue]

@@AcousticFields Thanks for the response!

[@ryanpellico6083]

Keep this up these are very helpful

[@bottleneck1100]

I wish you were a european business. Thank you for all the free You Tube content. It's really appreciated.

[@AcousticFields]

Our carbon ships from London.

[@vague5043]

Sir i wanna know more about that formula that you used!why did you use 1132 to divide with 4 please tell????❤️👍🏻

[@psykys]

thats the speed of sound forumula using feet per second instead of meters per second

[@vague5043]

@@psykys tysm didn't knew it will def. check it out!!

[@adelkharisov]

I wish you health! Many thanks from Russia. I used to eat keto for 4 years and mostly carnivore (animal food only) for a year. Eating the most nutrient dense food help to recover.

[@AcousticFields]

Thank you for your kind words. Getting stronger everyday.

[@BestConcentratesofAZ]

should i pitch my ceiling or make level?

[@BestConcentratesofAZ]

12ft clearance

[@AcousticFields]

What is your usage? Remember each usage has its own set of requirements.

[@BestConcentratesofAZ]

@@AcousticFields writting/mix room

[@crazydmusic4490]

I’ve a huge question that I’m always asking myself... in my own studio I’m using an Hi-Fi sound system, with passive speaker. Is this a bad thing? Do I need to switch to an active speakers sound system? Sorry if the question is maybe off topic. Thank you for these great contents

[@AcousticFields]

Passive or active is a personal choice. The room only sees energy.

[@jewellcorley1645]

Question. I am a movie and music buff. What do you recommend i add on or upgrade to with an $1700?? Im currently have a dedicated home theater room with 10 sound panels, a Yamaha Advantage receiver, floor Klipsch synergy F3 speakers, with a Schiit Modi DAC. Your recommendations on what to upgrade. Better speakers? Better DAC? Separate amps etc

[@AcousticFields]

Spend budget on treating the issues your room causes. You will get much more sound out of your existing gear and in most cases not need new gear.

[@jewellcorley1645]

@@AcousticFields this is great information. Thank you.

[@Electricowlworks]

Love your videos. Thanks for sharing with the community! - chaz

[@MichelLinschoten]

Yah least he can do is use drapes, I cannot imagine having my set up that cove. However would never fit. But that's a extreme example I never go back to point source for that reason, my planars have lot less issues with my room (proven so by trail and error)

[@AcousticFields]

All speaker types have room sizes and volumes that they work best within.

[@NinJa-yg7kh]

Your voice is a little weak, but you still make time to get this video, THANK YOU DENNIS

[@tranceporter6176]

Acoustic Fields: "Do no harm" Me: "ok" ... puts desk in middle of room Wife comes in the room... Me: "Do no harm"

[@AcousticFields]

We can only point out what not to do. You must decide on what you can do.

[@tranceporter6176]

@@AcousticFields I agree. If i may ask your advice, in the current situation I've got a small room in an apartment. Width is 9 feet and has a window on one end ... entrance door and closet on the other. Length is 13 feet. Height is 8 feet. Hardwood floors, standard gyprock walls ... and there are other rooms on each side of this room except the window side which views outside. 1- With a budget of $1000 max for acoustic treatment ... would it even be worth considering this room? 2- I assume bass is gonna be my main problem, right? ... would thick foam in corners help with that? ... the diaphragmatic would be too expensive and too big for this room I think. 3- Then I'll have to cover the window with what, thick curtains would be enough? 4- Fill the closet with clothes and pillows? 5- I assume I should not get a Subwoofer and only use 6" or 8" monitors right? Thanks! :)

[@scottengh1175]

Obviously, this client is not serious about acoustical set-up. Way too much glass. The larger room is way too small. Kind of a automobile scenario.

[@AcousticFields]

The glass fishbowl.

[@elongatuspiranha]

With acoustic, what looks good is always not good for sound. That's why we are always fighting with our wife's

[@jazmanaut]

Once again you just make a statement, that glass is bad. Period. You dont explain at anyway why is it bad. Is it because of material per-se, or what? And what kind of glass. Just glass or windows? How about insulated triplecoated window, we use here in north? I have been in great music halls made of glass. And i know couple of big studios, where there is plenty of glass everywhere. When making explaining videos about things, i expect more info.

[@AcousticFields]

If you expect more information then do your own research. We design our content for our target audiences. Glass has a negative impact on frequency response. This is easy to hear and identify.

[@jazmanaut]

@@AcousticFields I'm sorry. I thought that you wanted to educate people. So your target audience is people, who takes everything you say as a absolute truth, and won't question anything, nor want to learn more about aboustics, and why things are as they are? I must say I'm a bit disappointed.

[@alexfont]

Horrible set up for acoustics... this must be told in first lesson of acoustics. I would love to see more serious stuff here Dennis, always with super good content but, come on! How this guy thought to put the speakers in that place and calling for better acoustics?? 😂😂

[@AcousticFields]

I can not explain why people do things. I can only acknowledge the room distortion produced by their actions.