I dont know who told me to do it...

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,654
edited November 2008 in 2 Channel Audio
But I bought a 40 dollar rug at Walmart... like 7.5' long, 3' wide rug...

The amount of smear I was getting off the floor is amazing...

Alot of stuff I thought sounded wrong is cleaned up with this small, insignificant tweak....

Thanks for whoever suggested it.
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,034
    edited November 2008
    Yeah, but have you demo'd the $200.00 rug at Efird's? You can experience smoother highs, a more definitive low end and crystal clear mids.


    Naw, I'm kidding. Everybody knows that carpet doesn't make a difference. :D
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,654
    edited November 2008
    hahaha

    Hmmm...

    I'm pondering other acoustic treatments I can implement eventually...

    I'm thinking the ceiling next and one on the ceiling/top of the wall at the rear of the room...

    But the rug is awesome for the amount of clarity it brought
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited November 2008
    I need treatments bad. I want a roll down carpet to cover my windows, and do some wall treatments.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
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  • Hilbert
    Hilbert Posts: 316
    edited November 2008
    No more shaving. No more haircuts. Don't get a room treatment --- be a room treatment.:)
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited November 2008
    hilbert wrote: »
    no more shaving. No more haircuts. Don't get a room treatment --- be a room treatment.:)

    haaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!:d
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  • Igo
    Igo Posts: 411
    edited November 2008
    I have a 7.5 x 3.5 Navajo carpet on the wall behing my chair for exactly the same reasons.
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited November 2008
    Wingnut, feel free to shave wherever you need to. I don't think it's gonna help much if you don't.
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  • edbert
    edbert Posts: 1,041
    edited November 2008
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    hahaha

    Hmmm...

    I'm pondering other acoustic treatments I can implement eventually...

    I'm thinking the ceiling next and one on the ceiling/top of the wall at the rear of the room...

    But the rug is awesome for the amount of clarity it brought

    Rugs don't really work on the ceiling and don't even get me started on trying to vacuum them!
    I know just enough to be dangerous, but don't tell my wife, she thinks I'm a genius. :D

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  • Fatbrando
    Fatbrando Posts: 275
    edited November 2008
    Just save all you egg cartons for the next year and there's your new wall covering.

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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,034
    edited November 2008
    Trey, at the point you are at in your audio journey, the best thing that you can do is look into real room acoustic treatments. Don't donkey around with the BS. You have an incredible rig and your greatest weak link right now is your room. If you want to go on the cheap, try looking into corner traps that are DIY or take a look at Micheal Green's room tunes. On his website, you may get a couple of ideas that you have not entertained yet.

    Regardless, I'm glad to hear that the rug has a pleasing effect to the end result as to what hits your ears.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited November 2008
    Hilbert wrote: »
    No more shaving. No more haircuts. Don't get a room treatment --- be a room treatment.:)

    Exactly!! Which is why I listen in the nude....and no eyeglasses (cuts down on reflections near my ears) :D
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  • SKsolutions
    SKsolutions Posts: 1,820
    edited November 2008
    You splurged. I went with the 9$ Ikea Underwear Brown in a lovely two-tone.

    Rug thread?
    (Link)
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,654
    edited November 2008
    room treatments will be gik --- the rug i for the floor
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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