Enter to Win: Rives Audio Test CD 2

[flognam]

room acoustics

i guess the biggest problem is in trying to decide whether or not to soundproof the room or just leave it alone.

 

[TheFinalWord]

I'm currently renting so I'm limited in what I can/will do to improve the acoustics. When I purchase a house this year, one of my major considerations will be a room well suited to a proper home theatre setup.

 

[implicit]

I've been adding components to my home theater setup but I've been waiting to buy speakers.

At the moment I'm renting and high volume = eviction. I'm hoping to purchase a house this year so I'm running a cheap set of Quest speakers until I'm somewhere permanent and I can invest in some high quality tower speakers.

 

[bsodmike]

I'd say managing the mess of cables that goes with a HT, this can get costly and quires a fair amount of planning. Worthwhile at the end of the day tho

--Mike

 

[louhamilton]

Although Aesthetics / Decor / Spousal acceptance would play a big part in the end product, the fact that I know nothing about where to start would be my final answer.

-Lou

 

[mbaylor]

The hardest obstacle for me is understanding all of the techincal jargon associated with acoustics.

I plan on overcoming this by continuing to learn through this forum and trial by fire.

 

[johndoe]

I am an architect and I'm planning a gut rehab of my 1-story ranch. I'll invest on a decent system and room then.

 

[Bobby2x]

Renting and didn't want to pay the security fee for cutting holes in the wall!

 

[MBauer]

Decor and Functionality

While many have stated it is spousal acceptance, I also want our listening area to look good. For example, I don't want a large subwoofer under the coffee table or located at the end of my couch. Until I finish my purpose built Home Theater room I have to live with compromises, and try to get the best sound. Even a purpose built room will have some compromises around viewing angles, speaker placement, and so forth that I will have to accept.

Compromises are a fact of life, just as I limit my spending on gear, I have to limit my placement of that gear, wish I didn't but I have to

 

[sks939]

I'm moving into a new house in a month and looking forward to getting a Denon AVR-4306 to help dial in the sound.

 

[RudeDog]

Like most folks, my HT room serves other purposes. I'd like to improve the acoustics of the room beyond comfy couches and thick carpets but I can only go so far before the significant-other says "enough". Knowing what could be done in addition to these basics that have a high WAF would be a big help.

 

[df4801]

not knowing where to begin -

solution - read this forum daily!

 

[Babyface]

I have a few obstacles, mostly finacial. The second largest barrier is the wierd shape of my room. My theater room opens in to 3 other rooms and has a high slanted ceiling. I have many factors to consider in getting the room acoustics right.

 

[ShzAZ28]

Rives Audio Test CD 2

Vaulted ceilings and room dimensions don't really support a HT very well. The accoustical issue can be resolved but because the room is narrow and long, we need to repull all current wiring. I really don't like pulling wire in that type of ceiling to an outside wall. Of course, cost (spousal) support is w/out a doubt an issue (you can accomplish just about anything is enough $ is there).

 

[djoxygen]

I expect my biggest acoustic problem to be the furnace just on the other side of the back wall. Haven't yet decided how to tackle that one yet.

 

[sk60]

Probably that there are three walls and then an open space to the right

 

[MisoSoup]

Decor police . Speaker placement is tough because it's defined by a large entertainment center. Properly wiring the surrounds and subs has been tough because they're on the other side of the room and cable runs are difficult in the space.

 

[jrfuda]

My biggest obstacle is that I'm in the military, I move every 1-3 years, and am therefore a serial-renter. The only option I have now is to use the best equipment I can afford... I do, however, have grand plans for the retirement home, in 'bout 10 more years

 

[MDC]

Multi Purpose Room

Our theatre/listening room doubles as a family room. The entertainment center and room layout necessitated placing the speakers close to walls. In addition, the speaker finish had to be cherry to match. My solution was to find speakers that worked well in a tight area. I chose Linn Ninkas and have been very happy!

 

[Duffinator]

Two rooms in one

My family room opens up into the kitchen on one side so the room is not well defined. The family room is not very active acoustically but the kitchen is very active.