A440 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Music has never sounded better despite minimal room treatment. Doing what I can to learn the basic acoustics principals since there's no shortage of conflicting info out there. However, the consensus seems to be that there can be transformative improvements from well designed room treatment so that's where I'm heading. Basis Audio Debut Gold Standard Vacuum turntable Graham Phantom B-44 tonearm Ortofon Cadenza Bronze with VAS boron/microridge upgrade Aesthetix Rhea Eclipse NOS 12AX7, 6922 phono stage Jay's Audio CDT 2 Mk3 transport PS Audio DSD DAC Mk2 Theta Compli Universal Digital Player ARC REF 6SE preamp ARC REF 150SE amplifier Shunyata Denali 6000s v2 power conditioner Vandersteen MP5-HPB crossovers Vandersteen 5A Carbon speakers Audioquest William Tell Silver bi-wire speaker cables, various Audience, Cardas Clear Beyond and Audioquest interconnects and power cords. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratocaster Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Beautiful room and system. Can't imagine the depth of the soundstage that you must be getting by pulling the speakers so far out into the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GdnrBob Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Nice room. Nice system, too. But, don't you have to crane your head to watch TV? B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A440 Posted October 31, 2023 Author Share Posted October 31, 2023 Thanks Bob! I appreciate the feedback. I have the TV on an articulating wall mount. The TV can be pulled out from the wall and turned toward the sofa and all I do is sit facing the TV. I searched the room for a better location but the TV wound up at the first reflection point of the right channel speaker. Not ideal but that's one of my room treatment challenges I think. I plan on covering the TV with a thick rug and placing a half round diffuser in the area of first reflection. I'm open for any recommendations in that regard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomicTime Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 wonderful ! don’t overtreat the room… bet it sounds sublime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GdnrBob Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 4 hours ago, A440 said: I have the TV on an articulating wall mount. Ahh, that makes sense. And, so does putting a rug or drapery over it. I would try adding more wall hangings, shelves, and objects around the room/walls. Nothing beats lots of reflecting/diffusing materials- And, it looks nice, too. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmz Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 17 minutes ago, GdnrBob said: Ahh, that makes sense. And, so does putting a rug or drapery over it. …. I was expecting “a shrubbery”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctsooner Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 I always keep thinking i need to treat my room, but then I listen to rooms that are treated and they sound dead as they are over done. I know there may be areas I need looking into, but I’d have to make sure it looked nice too as it’s a ‘Living’ room (the loft which is used by everyone). I love reading about how you guys treat rooms and the pics are best for me. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Malter Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Really nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbank Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 Great system & room! Enjoy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schuesmp Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 Robust valve amplification with 5A Carbon - my cup of tea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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