ghamilton Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 I was wondering how much harm is done to the imaging with windows behind speakers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratocaster Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 @ghamilton Looking at your photograph, I wonder if those panels are doing anything at all. If they can be taken off the wall, you can put them on the window and hear for yourself if the windows are impacting the imaging. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghamilton Posted March 3, 2023 Author Share Posted March 3, 2023 Already tried without sound panels and they need to be there. I have been using this room for about 7 yrs with my model ones. I have some extra ones so I may try them on the windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmz Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 3 hours ago, ghamilton said: Already tried without sound panels and they need to be there. I have been using this room for about 7 yrs with my model ones. I have some extra ones so I may try them on the windows. Like a shudder system? (Or covering the window permanently?) What about just using some drapes on the window? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GdnrBob Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Or, just drape a blanket over the window- might need a couple of nails to hang it from. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomicTime Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 I have found shutters of wood or a dense composite or blinds can be pretty effective….. much better would be a broad band diffuser but WAF might get bent….. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stringreen Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 I found in my house that lows easily pass through window glass....(garbage trucks et al easily heard)...whereas highs get bounced off of glass. Not good for flat frequency response. (brick up the suckers) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmz Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 The garbage truck here comes by once a week, but other vehicles are on the road. However the birds make a racket from before the break of dawn to well after dark, and they seem to work in shifts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Goetz Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 This is probably not an uncommon occurrence for those of us without dedicated listening rooms. In my case, my listening room is also my living room and my placement options are really limited. I use pleated fabric shades on the windows which provide additional insulation and help filter out noise from the outside. The resulting sound from my 3A Sigs does not appear to be adversely impacted. I have a wide, deep soundstage and the sonic response is smooth and detailed. I am happy with the appearance and the music as is my wife, and I’m not about to change anything. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ctsooner Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 I put a blanket over my big 65” that is located in the middle of my speakers. What a large difference it makes overall. Not just frequency balance. Everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghamilton Posted March 5, 2023 Author Share Posted March 5, 2023 Great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Vandersteen Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 On my recommendation Dick Hardesty put horizontal wood blinds and adjusted them for proper diffusion. Worked very well for sound and could be adjusted for sight when needed. RV 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctsooner Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Thanks Richard. I have a window next to my left speaker that needs better treatment. I've been thinking about getting blinds and trying that as they aren't too expensive (dont' need custom size) . Home Depot here I come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghamilton Posted March 6, 2023 Author Share Posted March 6, 2023 Great idea! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stratocaster Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 On 3/5/2023 at 3:17 PM, Richard Vandersteen said: On my recommendation Dick Hardesty put horizontal wood blinds and adjusted them for proper diffusion. Worked very well for sound and could be adjusted for sight when needed. RV I couldn’t agree more. It’s amazing that a slight change in the closure of wooden blinds makes such a huge impact on sound… if I could only figure out how to get more bass then that would be the icing on the cake.. in the meantime I am just going to live with being impressed with the imaging… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oregon Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 Windows behind loudspeakers can work, just make the window disappear. In this case the entire window frame is lined with anechoic foam behind heavy drapes. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ctsooner Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 On 3/21/2023 at 2:40 AM, Oregon said: Windows behind loudspeakers can work, just make the window disappear. In this case the entire window frame is lined with anechoic foam behind heavy drapes. Dual reel to reel is just gluttony. If you wish, I can share my home mailing address. Let me know when. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Oregon Posted March 26, 2023 Share Posted March 26, 2023 6 hours ago, ctsooner said: Dual reel to reel is just gluttony. If you wish, I can share my home mailing address. Let me know when. That;s true, but then, audiophilia sorta' requires the gluttony gene to complete your stereo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmz Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 20 hours ago, ctsooner said: Dual reel to reel is just gluttony. If you wish, I can share my home mailing address. Let me know when. The thieves would need to work as a team, if they are as heavy to carry as they look. Or they might take legal action for a workplace injury🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ctsooner Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 2 hours ago, Holmz said: The thieves would need to work as a team, if they are as heavy to carry as they look. Or they might take legal action for a workplace injury🤔 Wife is an insurance broker. I’ll ask her is that’s on the workers comp. I’d assume the thief is an independent contractor and therefore not covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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