Effect of Room Acoustics
My den has judges paneling all the way around. The room is 13' x 20' with an 8 foot ceiling and a carpeted wooden floor over a basement. It's a beautifully trimmed solid wood panel (not sure what kind) that gives the room a very comfortable, relaxing feeling.
Anyway, I was wondering what effect walls made of wood have on the sound quality versus drywall.
Should I consider room acoustics when purchasing speakers or audio components?
Anyway, I was wondering what effect walls made of wood have on the sound quality versus drywall.
Should I consider room acoustics when purchasing speakers or audio components?
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Early,
Yes you should consider room acoustics when purchasing gear. It is actually a component in itself. You have carpeting which helps to reduce reflections. That's the comprimise when having a system in a den or living room. Having a room that is presentable and also sounds good.
Not sure about the drywall vs. wood paneling; my gut feel is that they are both equal at reflecting sound. You can put up curtains on the windows to help break up reflections. Also soft furniture helps out a lot.
There are articles on the web and pictures of people who have put up acoustic panels in dedicated audio listening rooms to minimize the first reflections off the walls but these may not have the cozy "presentation" that the girlfriends / wives like.
I prefer more laid back sounding gear as I have ceramic tile on my floors. Area rug and soft leather furniture helps but the sound is still lively.
Paul
