Do's And Don'ts Of Room Setup For Audiophiles Part 2 - www.AcousticFields.com

[@roofermarc1]

As many times as you can state not to place your gear between the speakers, almost every one does and argues that it sounds good and doesn't follow this advice. I have followed it and believe it makes all the difference in the world

[@AcousticFields]

Most belief systems when it comes to set up and treatment are not based in facts or experience. Most belief systems are based upon convenience and space availability. It does make a huge difference. Thank you for your comments. We need more people experiencing and then telling the truth.

[@elawood538]

I could literally listen to this guy all day man. epic content. hey you automatically to voice and produce an audio book. I'd pay five ten bucks to listen for an hour or two. make it il buy for sure and if it's 4 hour plusses il give you 20 bucks all day long. thanks again for the grateful content guys

[@AcousticFields]

Thank you for your support and following.

[@LipHop22]

I love this channel, so much information for free. It helps me to understand the problems I have in my room. I can’t wait to buy some stuff from your company. Thanks you so much.

[@AcousticFields]

Happy to help!

[@jimashby43]

Yep, I'm rewatching some now.

[@djhmax09]

Yes! This is the video for me. Thank you!

[@AcousticFields]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ARGBlackCloud]

Good information Dennis , big issues in many standard rooms . Had a client who insited on putting his system in an odd shaped room with windows nearby , and kept wondering why he could'nt get clear depth of field and centering of vocals . Simple it's that dam big window right there !! What can I do he say's , I recomend changing rooms !! But he won't have that !!

[@AcousticFields]

Its the old adage in play here. You can lead a horse to water but......

[@Mmtwgr]

I wish I could find a channel where I don’t get told to move into a different house but where some can share som advise how to solve different issues

[@AcousticFields]

Better to be told to find a new room that to try and fix something that can not be fixed. There are plenty of other companies who will sell you anything for everything no matter what the end result. The choice is yours.

[@zazoomatt]

Love this ALWAYS Dennis Foley. So Helpful in my 10x10x8. I know LORD I know !

[@AcousticFields]

You are so welcome

[@busseat8396]

I hope some day to build a house, and the design will start with a basement sized and shaped exclusively for having audio be as close to perfect as possible, with lots of sub movement for making watching movies even more fun. :-)

[@AcousticFields]

Our design schedule is on a reservation system only with start to finish times running at 6-8 weeks for most projects.

[@fdude555]

Ever since i started watching this channel, I began to hug the throw pillows my wife put on the listening position so i act an absorber.

[@AcousticFields]

Every human being is the equivalent of 12 sq. ft. of 1/2" carpet with a 1/2" pad. This is the number we use when calculating treatment floor coverage in churches.

[@Oneness100]

Yeah, the Duntech Sovereign. I was offered a pair in mint condition for about $4000 back in the early 90's. They were just too big. There's a number of mastering studios that use or have used them. They were touted as the most accurate speakers back in the late 80's. The store that had them called them coffins because that's how big they are..

[@AcousticFields]

How times have changed.

[@seventhtrumpet2012]

Great video! I do have a question. You start off saying speaker placement away from the walls is paramount and there is no exception to this. I have Klipschorns. How would that effect the rest of your equation? Can I have equipment between as long as I keep it lower than the horns?

[@AcousticFields]

Keep all equipment no more than 12" off the floor. If you have corner loaded speakers, place our 2 of our diaphragmatic absorbers around the speakers. Create a new corner with the Carbon Panels. You will not believe the difference. You will think you have a new room. www.acousticfields.com/product/carbon-panel/

[@sqnaaa5]

What about the glass between the mix room and the vocal booth? A no no?

[@AcousticFields]

Most studios today working with both older and younger talent are using video camera/monitors.

[@sqnaaa5]

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[@johnlira3316]

Hello what about a set up the combines 2 channel and home theater should the 2 tower spk L AND R be in line with the C Spk or further out ?? Thx

[@AcousticFields]

You have to decide what sonic stratedgy you are trying to achieve. Do you want a large soundtage or a smaller one? Do you want a strong center image or one that is more spread out? You are in command of your room and the final sound quality.

[@johnlira3316]

@@AcousticFields thx love ur vids keep them coming lol

[@proequipments7210]

So what is the best room size?

[@AcousticFields]

There is no "best" room size. You must consider the usage of the room, how much energy will be placed within it, what type of energy and a host of other variables. Think drum room versus vocal room.

[@DiegoSanchez-ni2ex]

Hey Dennis thank you for this video ; I absolutely reckon the importance to not place the gear too high between the speakers, and I won't do that. I was wondering about placing them not between the speakers, but between the listening position and the speakers, still at the lowest position from the ground. My idea is to use the upper surface of the rack in order to place absorption (foam) or diffusion, instead of the coffee tray, at a distance with sound reflection issues. What do you think of this idea? woud it be worth to try? My intention is to buid a dedicated room. Thank you

[@AcousticFields]

It is best to keep the gear on the floor between the speakers. Gear height should not exceed 12" . This allows for shorter cable runs which will improve sound quality and not drain your bank account.

[@jemm4645]

What's the best treatment for windows?

[@AcousticFields]

What are the issues? Is this a noise transmission issue? Are we trying to minimize noise transmitting through the window? Is this a treatment (absorption vs. diffusion) issue? What is the room usage? There is no one size fits all situations.

[@kenfrigo1618]

@@AcousticFields Well this 6-sentence answer has 5-sentences ending with a ?.What kind of an answer is that.

[@AcousticFields]

@@kenfrigo1618 When you are dealing with belief systems that are not based in science, you must first highlight the current belief that comprises that belief system that is not correct, can't be correct because our laws pf physics say it can't. After that process, you instill the correct science based belief as the second step of the process. People need to understand just how wrong they are at this point in time. Showing a series of how not to think will, over time, lead to a more science based belief system.

[@AcousticFields]

@@kenfrigo1618 When you are dealing with belief systems that are based upon falsehoods that are not even close to reality under our physical laws, you must site examples continually of the falsehoods. Once you identify and discredit, you must then show the correct path. It takes many examples since the current belief systems are so skewed in the wrong direction. To change a belief system, you must identify through example the inherent falsehoods and then substitute reality based systems and then act upon those new belief systems continually..

[@gregmatula9749]

Is there any way to incorporate a television screen/computer monitor between the speakers and not destroy the stereo imaging and soundstage?

[@AcousticFields]

It is difficult. Most cover the screen when listening to music in two channels.

[@tedbautista3736]

Hello.. i have and area of 80- 90 square meter function hall room and is it good to install a four speaker at four corners at ceiling type having the height of 270 cm from the flooring..? my speaker is 80 watts per speaker..

[@AcousticFields]

Keep all speakers out of the corners of any room. The corners of each room are full of distortion.

[@zeo1128]

This might sound out of the blue. But... For narrow, high ceiling spaces where ceiling area is small compared to wall area, why do we normally require acoustical treatment for CEILING ONLY? Why Ceiling only? I don't understand. HELP! 😭

[@AcousticFields]

You must manage the reflections from the front wall to the rear wall ceiling area. The reflections interfere with the direct energy from sources.

[@mfkhometheater7742]

Well I guess my 9' - 8" tall CBT line arrays violate the speaker height in my 11' ceiling room, the center speaker should be ok though, it's only 7':-)

[@AcousticFields]

Speakers that close to a surface area produce distortions in the floor to ceiling dimension.

[@overnightdelivery]

If you want hilariously bad sound. Set up your Stereo system on hardwood floors with no rugs or carpeting. Throw in some large windows for good measure. 😄

[@Fantastic_Timez]

This is my old folk's house. Large rectangular living room. It's terrible. One side of the wall (left side) is this giant glass window. It's double glass so it doesn't move but it's terrible and reflective. Hardwood floors, no carpet. Right side of the room faces the kitchen. I don't think I can improve their sound by a lot. It's a shame because they have very nice and expensive vintage speakers. I thought of getting them a subwoofer but now I realize it would be a terrible idea as it would sound atrocious.

[@grumpyoldbassplayer8138]

Excuse me for asking this question, but I'm kind of new to this. I fortunately have a room, not particularly large and odd shape, that I have a free run to do whatever I like and my wife won't mind. If I was to able to put some sort of sound absorption on every wall, floor and ceiling, outside of reflection of furniture, would that not help me to get the most sound directly from my speakers? Is that not what I should be working towards, direct speaker sound with no reverberation? Or is that something not obtainable without spending a small fortune? Thanks

[@AcousticFields]

Reverberation time management usually takes, depending on usage, around 65% surface area coverage. Low frequency management technology takes 12" of space on each wall surface area with the goal of 50% coverage.

[@alanaban3519]

Good

[@AcousticFields]

Thanks

[@JanosWalter1]

Hmm.... the "perfect listeng room" ? .... I'm thinking a good set of headphones! 🙂

[@AcousticFields]

Not the same at all. Comparing headphone sound to room sound is a false comparison.

[@JanosWalter1]

@@AcousticFields - True, the sound may not be the same but it’s a hell of a lot easier than converting a lounge room or constructing a listening room! 😬

[@Kowinaida]

It's not always possible to place the equipment rack anywhere but between the speakers.

[@djhmax09]

Well it's either compromise or don't compromise. You're just going to have to decide at the end of the day...

[@AcousticFields]

You can place it there. Just do not exceed 8-10" in height. Do not ad an equipment rack that is as tall as your speakers.

[@Harald_Reindl]

in a typical setup ypu have 2.5-3.5 meters between the speakers - place your equipment on a low-board side-by-side instead building a tower - a really *low* board just to hide the cables and then move your speakers at least 60-90 cm away from the wall, nothing will hit your equipment any longer

[@DrBroncanuus]

Oh dear, my music room is a conservatory.....all walls are glass and the ceiling is plastic...I guess I'm doomed...

[@AcousticFields]

Sound takes on the characteristics of the surfaces it strikes.

[@Just-gt9oo]

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[@worldsyoursent.1635]

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[@AcousticFields]

Thanks