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A story for treating my listening room
I've seen a few threads around the net where people chronicle their journey with acoustic treatments. I've always found them very enlightening and entertaining (plus maybe it can save GIK from answering the same questions over and over!) so I thought I would share mine here on this forum for anyone who cares to read. For the moment, this thread is a temporary place holder, but actually committing to putting it here sort of forces me not to let this drag on for years, as it has already
Quick back story, I contacted GIK probably a year or more ago, and got some advice from Mr. Pape on my room. I've done some renovations, and taken forever out of my life with other interests and 'fixing' my room fell to the wayside. I like GIK and will be using their products (hence being in this forum). Excited to get to it! Other info: I have REW and a Behringer ecm8000 mic for measuring my room, and will try to post measurement images before and after (plus some of moving speakers to find a good spot). For anyone curious, the gear I use is listed below: Speakers: Bryston Middle T Power: Ayre VX-5 Pre: Ayre KX-5 DAC: Ayre QB-9 (original, haven't even done the 192 upgrade yet!) Power conditioner: Shunyata Hydra Talos (on a dedicated 20a line) Power cables are generally unremarkable, basic cables except a Hydra HC to the conditioner. Interconnects and speaker wire are Nordost Tyr (v1). Computer is a basically silent running custom from Puget Systems (Serenity SPCR base). Old PC was a beast that roared, and not fun once I switched to the USB dac Here's a schematic with some room dimensions (and couch dimensions haha): And a whole bunch of pictures from nearly every angle to get a sense of where things are: Front view Back view Back view 2 Right side wall (big patio doors/window) Left side wall At back looking left At back looking right Through half wall I know that the sliding glass doors on the left, and the big fluffy asymmetrical couch on the other side probably isn't ideal, but those are pretty well fixed in place... Last edited by Manbient; 02-10-2015 at 09:13 PM. Reason: Adding pictures and info |
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Outstanding idea. Please post measurements and explain how you used them in conjunction with placing the treatments.
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No problem! Just updated the OP with a whole bunch of pictures so you can see what I'm working with! Will contact GIK next and take some room measurement... hopefully soon!
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Great room and photos, thanks for sharing!
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Ivan FLORIDA MX136, MC1.2KW(10) MC2KW(2), MCD1100, MS750(2) MVP881, C1000C/P/T, MPC1500, HT-2 SUBS(2) HT3F(2) WS350(2) XRT2K, XCS2K, XR27(2) XCS350(2) JL GOTHAM v2 SUBS(2) SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, LUMAGEN RADIANCE SCALER, SONY VPH-G90U 4K PROJECTOR, STEWART 120" MOTORIZED SCREEN, CINEMA-TECH SEATING, WW PLATINUM CABLES Reference System: ACCUPHASE A300 AMPS, C3900 PRE-AMP, DP1000 CD/SACD TRANSPORT, DC1000 DIGITAL PROCESSOR, DG-68 DIGITAL EQUALIZER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, PS1230 POWER SUPPLY, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, WW PLATINUM CABLES CAPE COD MX150, MC501(2) MC1.2KW(10) MC2301(2) MR88, MVP881, MCD1100, MDA1000, C1000C/P/T, MPC1500, ESOTERIC K-01X 30th ANNIVERSARY (BLACK) SACD/CD PLAYER, G02-X CLOCK, HT3F(2) XRT2K, XCS2K, XR27(2) JL GOTHAM v2 SUBS(2) JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(4) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) KALEIDESCAPE STRATO & TERRA SERVERS 80-TB, LUMAGEN RADIANCE SCALER, SONY VPH-G90U 4K PROJECTOR, STEWART 120" SCREEN, SONUS FABER STRADIVARI, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, FORTRESS SEATING, WW PLATINUM CABLES Analog Rig: CLEARAUDIO INNOVATION WOOD, UNIVERSAL ARM w/ Da VINCI' CART, 2nd UNIVERSAL ARM w/ GOLDFINGER STATEMENT CART, HRS-MXR REFERENCE RACK-GLOSS BLACK w/ M3X SHELVES, AESTHETIX RHEA SIG PHONO-PRE, BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, WW PLATINUM CABLES Reference System: BURMESTER 911MK3 AMP(3), 088 PRE-AMP, 089 CD PLAYER, 100 PHONO PRE-AMP, 948 POWER CONDITIONER, ACCUPHASE DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, AVID ACUTUS REFERENCE SP TT, GRAHAM PHANTOM II SUPREME ARM, BENZ MICRO LP-S CART, GRANDIOSO P1X/D1X STACK, G1X RUBIDIUM MASTER CLOCK, N05 NETWORK PLAYER, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, SONUS FABER AIDA SPEAKERS, JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(2) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) WW PLATINUM CABLES Library System: GRANDIOSO M1 MONOBLOCK AMPS, C1 LINESTAGE PRE-AMP, K1X CD/SACD PLAYER, G1 MASTER RUBIDIUM CLOCK, E02 PHONO-PRE, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, AERIAL ACOUSTICS 20T V2, AERIAL SW12 SUBS(2), CANTON REF K1’s, VPI HRX TT w/ SDS POWER SUPPLY, ORTOFON CADENZA BLACK CART, KLAUDIO RCM, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2, SHUNYATA OMEGA QR’s, WW PLATINUM CABLES Esoteric/Bryston System: ESOTERIC C02-X PRE-AMP, P-02X TRANSPORT, D02-X DAC, G02-X CLOCK, BRYSTON 28B3 CUBED MONOBLOCK AMPS(4), BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2(2) EVEREST 8000 POWER CONDITIONER(2) ALTAIRA CG & SG HUBS, AMR-DP777-SE DAC, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, QUADRASPIRE RACK, WW PLATINUM CABLES Accuphase/Canton System: ACCUPHASE E800 INTEGRATED, DP570 CD/SACD PLAYER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, PS530 POWER SUPPLY, CANTON REF K3’s, CANTON REF K5’s, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS MXR REFERENCE MAHOGHANY RACK w/ M3X2 SHELVES, WW GOLD CABLES |
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I can't see the pictures at work. I'll check them when I get home.
I'll be looking forward to see some measurements. Room treatment is one of the best improvement you can make and for less than a pair of interconnects. I'm sure you'll be more than happy with the results. |
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Great thread.. I don't see any questions but will be keeping my eye on it. Let Bryan know about the thread if you would
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Great looking room and it actually looks like a pretty easy room with which to work. Should need minimal treatement.
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I hope so! Bought this place because that room was reasonable for a 2 bedroom condo and most 'newer' places can't be set up too well for an audio room.
Will get back to this thread shortly with some more interesting things, maybe some measurements. |
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As luck would have it... I'm most likely moving to the UK for a few months right away and I might have to wait AGAIN on this. To be continued!
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