Like others on this forum my music room was designed by Rives Audio and for the most part I've really liked how it quieted the room and added focus and articulation. But like others I've made changes, most notably by eliminating the absorber panels at the sidewall early reflection points, adding diffusion at the front wall and front side walls, and changing speaker positions a number of times. I think the changes I made have improved the dynamics and soundstage body.
I've added a ceiling hung projector and powered projection screen since the design was implemented in 2010 which necessitated removing a 10'L X 3'W Owens Corning 703 fiberglass absorber frame hung from the rear media room hallway. But the major Rives design changes are still in place. They incorporated absorber panels: (6) Owens Corning 703 fiberglass panels (2’W X 4’L X 2”D) in the left side wall upper decorator media room setback area, (12) Owens Corning 703 fiberglass panels (2’w X 4’l X 2”d) in the two kitchen upper decorator setback areas; and (4) ceiling hung 6’ X 6' RPG BAD Diffusor "Clouds" in the media room.
I used a Sarasota, Florida firm about a year ago to measure the room audio frequency response, but was told the readings didn't match what he was hearing. Ultimately I changed the speaker and diffusion positioning he recommended - for the better I think. Perhaps the audio measurements didn't correlate because the room is L-shaped and part of an open SE Florida floor plan.
I'm pretty satisfied with the current sound but a bit frustrated with the audio frequency measurement failure. I would also like to change the front wall/front side wall RPG BAD rectangular panels to something more decorative. I'm considering something diffusive like the RPG Skylines mounted on the left side wall, and some type of floor standing support for the center front wall and directly in front of a right side wall insulated glass french doors. But given the expense and not really knowing if that would improve the frequency response I'm hesitant. Narrative and pictures of my current setup can be viewed at http://www.whatsbestforum.com/album.php?albumid=46.
I'd very much appreciate knowledgeable input.
I've added a ceiling hung projector and powered projection screen since the design was implemented in 2010 which necessitated removing a 10'L X 3'W Owens Corning 703 fiberglass absorber frame hung from the rear media room hallway. But the major Rives design changes are still in place. They incorporated absorber panels: (6) Owens Corning 703 fiberglass panels (2’W X 4’L X 2”D) in the left side wall upper decorator media room setback area, (12) Owens Corning 703 fiberglass panels (2’w X 4’l X 2”d) in the two kitchen upper decorator setback areas; and (4) ceiling hung 6’ X 6' RPG BAD Diffusor "Clouds" in the media room.
I used a Sarasota, Florida firm about a year ago to measure the room audio frequency response, but was told the readings didn't match what he was hearing. Ultimately I changed the speaker and diffusion positioning he recommended - for the better I think. Perhaps the audio measurements didn't correlate because the room is L-shaped and part of an open SE Florida floor plan.
I'm pretty satisfied with the current sound but a bit frustrated with the audio frequency measurement failure. I would also like to change the front wall/front side wall RPG BAD rectangular panels to something more decorative. I'm considering something diffusive like the RPG Skylines mounted on the left side wall, and some type of floor standing support for the center front wall and directly in front of a right side wall insulated glass french doors. But given the expense and not really knowing if that would improve the frequency response I'm hesitant. Narrative and pictures of my current setup can be viewed at http://www.whatsbestforum.com/album.php?albumid=46.
I'd very much appreciate knowledgeable input.