Originally Posted by
AJSki2fly
Hi James,
I just watched this and one of his other videos on Reverb and Room EQ generally, he demonstrates very well how a room has a major influence on what and how we hear music from how HiFi systems. Stopping reflections at critical nodes of a room can and usually does make a clear difference to clarity and detail, the echo muddle being removed allows for a clearer aural soundstage.
Like you I started from simple experiments using strategically placed materials and objects to stop reflections and bass enhancement, and taking REW measurements as I went. What I did find interesting was that small improvement in the EQ curve could have big improvements on the perceived SQ. As with most of us I had to compromise in the living room where the HiFi is, If I want to do some serious listening I use temporary velvet side curtains at the 1st reflection points, slug up on temporary rods clipped into hooks on the walls, and cover the 55" flat TV over with a dense fleece blanket. I took measurements of this set up and I get a flatter frequency sweep and reverb is down below 300ms across the spectrum, which I think is recommended.
I will be interested to see how you address diffusion and if you make some diffusers yourself.
Cheers Adrian
Not tried any diffusers yet but lots of interesting designs on the market. Might look at making some myself. However I need to address some more reverb and excessive reflections first! Not worried about bass but clearing up the midrange and top end seems to bring about big rewards the more I do.
Main system : VPI Scout 1.1 / JMW 9T / 2M Black / Croft 25R+ / Croft 7 / Heco Celan GT 702
Second System : Goldring Lenco GL75 / AT95EX / Pioneer SX590 / Spendor SP2