Understanding the Different Types of Acoustical Treatments – Absorption

In this livestream, we go over the various types of acoustical room treatments with resident expert Anthony Grimani. We discuss how to acoustically treat a room and where to locate treatments along with things you should NOT do. Various acoustical treatment types are discussed with this episode focusing on absorption. Diffusion, reflectors, and bass traps and their effectiveness are briefly discussed in this episode but will be expanded upon in future talks.

A “well-treated” room has clear direct sound from speakers, and a nearby, smoothly dispersed field.

Acoustics recipe:

  • 15% absorptive surface
  • Even distribution
  • Lower reflected energy

 

  • 20% Diffusive surface
  • 2D in front; 3D in rear (improves spaciousness)

 

  • Bass absorption in corners

 

  • Treat ceiling (veritcal reflections “narrow” the soundfield)

 

Recommended Cables:

250ft CL2 12AWG Speaker Cable: https://ilnk.org/2/44cac

Locking Banana Plugs: https://ilnk.org/2/3wulo

9ft 4K HDR HDMI Cables: https://ilnk.org/2/1au84

Recommended Electronics:

Denon AVR-X3700H 9.2CH AV Receiver: https://ilnk.org/2/27ozd

Yamaha RX-A3080 9.2CH AV Receiver: https://ilnk.org/2/3fgar

Denon AVR-X6700H 11.2CH AV Receiver: https://ilnk.org/2/4feyr

Recommended Speakers:

SVS Prime 5.1 Speaker / Sub System: https://ilnk.org/2/37pp0

Klipsch RP-8000F Tower Speakers:​ https://ilnk.org/2/2mvk5

Pioneer SP-FS52 Speakers:​ https://ilnk.org/2/516ur

Sony SSCS5 Speakers:​ https://ilnk.org/2/4uc45

SVS SB-3000 13″ Subwoofer: https://ilnk.org/2/43svu

 

 

 

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