Audiophile listening rooms

[nc42acc]

Mike a few non reflective paintings and some silk plants and you will have the perfect music room. Thanks for posting these shock and awe pics.

thank you Marty, for the kind words.

this is from 4 months ago, and there are some changes to gear since then, but the room is the same look.

 

[Mike Lavigne]

Mike a few non reflective paintings and some silk plants and you will have the perfect music room. Thanks for posting these shock and awe pics.

well......after taking 9 months to painstakingly tune every surface in my room (notice all the cloth wall coverings in strategic places including the ceiling), my opinion is that at the top of the listening room high performance food chain, there are no 'non-reflective' paintings. there are 'less reflective paintings'.

I listen in dim light anyway.

some silk plants might be nice. but as finely tuned as my room is, I'm skeptical that it would be a neutral proposition. I would have to try it. I will consider it.

 

[nc42acc]

Mike I was speaking in jest as your room is a truly dedicated sound room for its given purpose and a fine example at that. The silk plants might add a little color though.

well......after taking 9 months to painstakingly tune every surface in my room (notice all the cloth wall coverings in strategic places including the ceiling), my opinion is that at the top of the listening room high performance food chain, there are no 'non-reflective' paintings. there are 'less reflective paintings'.

I listen in dim light anyway.

some silk plants might be nice. but as finely tuned as my room is, I'm skeptical that it would be a neutral proposition. I would have to try it. I will consider it.

 

[a.wayne]

thank you Marty, for the kind words.

this is from 4 months ago, and there are some changes to gear since then, but the room is the same look.

Mike , where do you plan on putting the AS2000 ..?

 

[MRJAZZ]

Have you noticed when you see pictures of fellow audiophiles sound rooms they are usually devoid of wall art, reasonable furniture, knick knacks and such? Most of the time I see an equipment rack and maybe some sound deadening panels or devices. Very spartan and stark to say the least. Is this because these are typically our "man caves" that the wife or significant other have no entry or say? I am not bashing this look just wondering why we never see our rooms decorated like the elaborate rooms in the audio equipment advertisements of what we typically buy. Maybe we spent all our dead presidents on the equipment and have none left for the fluff. Things that make you go hhhhmmmm.

One of my two demo rooms.......

Cheers.....

 

[nc42acc]

MRJAZZ that is a great looking sound room! Silk plants and nice wall artwork......and I bet it sounds fantastic. You guys are inspiring me to get my listening area in order. Thanks for posting your pics.

One of my two demo rooms.......

Cheers.....

 

[Audiophilehi]

thank you Marty, for the kind words.

this is from 4 months ago, and there are some changes to gear since then, but the room is the same look.

That's a barn?? I was ready to see cows and horses.

All kidding aside that is a mighty fine listening room with system to match. :congrats:

 

[Try1256]

I break all the rules. I have pictures, framed album covers, guitars, a desk, computer, you name it. I also have some acoustic panels strategicly placed. Does all of that impact the sound of my room? Of course. Would I take it all out for the last bit of acoustic perfection? Nah. The room is small and has problems that have nothing to do with the decor. Besides, everything there has a story and it creates a very inviting mood that enhances my listening experience. If I were building from the ground up, would I do it differently? Most likely. But for now, it makes me happy to listen to music in my rule breaking room. :yahoo1:

 

[nonesup]

Hi Bob.
I do not know if that window overlooking the forest is good for the sound (I guess not) but it is such a beautiful sight .....

 

[brad225]

I chose a monochromatic room with blank walls. all of the acoustic treatment are floor to ceiling. For me, my preferance is nothing extra as a distraction away from the music.

 

[Bobvin]

Hi Bob.
I do not know if that window overlooking the forest is good for the sound (I guess not) but it is such a beautiful sight .....

The acoustician who modeled the room said she could deal with one reflective surface. Notice the curtains, they are lined with a single layer of Lumitex acoustic fabric. The curtain fabric itself was included in the modeling. The folds create absorption and diffusion. The concensus amoungst my audio buddies is the sound is a little better with the curtains as they are. If the rear of the room is open (large parties) I draw the curtains in front, or at least lower the sheers. My thread has lots of details of the room remodel http://www.audioshark.org/acoustic-...oint-bobs-new-room-alexias-new-home-4372.html

I considered an even greater assault on the space, ala Mike L, but alas it is prudent to reserve some $$ for when I am old(er) and grey(er)!

 

[nc42acc]

What a magnificent transformation Bob. Some art in those alcoves with the can lights would look great. I need to start an audiophile art dealer business. Tasteful art that doesn’t cause sound room issues.

The acoustician who modeled the room said she could deal with one reflective surface. Notice the curtains, they are lined with a single layer of Lumitex acoustic fabric. The curtain fabric itself was included in the modeling. The folds create absorption and diffusion. The concensus amoungst my audio buddies is the sound is a little better with the curtains as they are. If the rear of the room is open (large parties) I draw the curtains in front, or at least lower the sheers. My thread has lots of details of the room remodel http://www.audioshark.org/acoustic-...oint-bobs-new-room-alexias-new-home-4372.html

I considered an even greater assault on the space, ala Mike L, but alas it is prudent to reserve some $$ for when I am old(er) and grey(er)!

 

[MRJAZZ]

MRJAZZ that is a great looking sound room! Silk plants and nice wall artwork......and I bet it sounds fantastic. You guys are inspiring me to get my listening area in order. Thanks for posting your pics.

Here’s the other demo room.

Cheers......

 

[UltraFast69]

I used a family room that was never used and transformed this into my primary get away room and also to have family and friends spend some time listing to music, watching movie and also having fun! The room has dedicated 20 amp power, Furutech outlets and Control 4 on everything but my 2 Channel with Vicoustic panels in the wall making a difference.

Recently I changed the lights to LED to address the heat from the amps and people, it helped with the heat but does make things look artificial like. The room is air air-conditioned on a multi zoned system. There is extensive solid cherry crown, wanes coating and cabinets with its own mini-bar, counter and sink.

With no windows, it feels like Vegas coming out of the Casinos at dawn in my younger years.

There are two systems: reference and theater. The reference system sounds really good and detailed under my name. The foundation has been addressed, along with audio network switch. Truthfully, I don’t watch all that much and for what I have it works and have no plans upgrading the Integra, Focal, and Vienna Acoustic setup. The JL 112v2 Subwoofer is on the theater. All cabling is Nordost, Mechanical Stillpoints under the amp and center channel. HRS Nimbus under the Focal which did make a difference.

I realize while acoustically treated, there are still reflection points and plan on trying Stillpoint apertures above the couch over the Vicoustic which they drawn up for me.

Anyway, Happy Listening to All!

 

[nonesup]

The acoustician who modeled the room said she could deal with one reflective surface. Notice the curtains, they are lined with a single layer of Lumitex acoustic fabric. The curtain fabric itself was included in the modeling. The folds create absorption and diffusion. The concensus amoungst my audio buddies is the sound is a little better with the curtains as they are. If the rear of the room is open (large parties) I draw the curtains in front, or at least lower the sheers. My thread has lots of details of the room remodel http://www.audioshark.org/acoustic-...oint-bobs-new-room-alexias-new-home-4372.html

I considered an even greater assault on the space, ala Mike L, but alas it is prudent to reserve some $$ for when I am old(er) and grey(er)!

That's very good, but my point is that the vision you have is so extraordinary that even if you lose some sound quality it would be worth it. Sincerely you have achieved a listening environment, really extraordinary for what my aesthetic tastes are. Congratulations.

 

[AJ Soundfield]

But the forest out the window between the speakers serves as pretty damn good art!

That and the cat, awesome.:thumbsup:

 

[SCAudiophile]

Beautiful rooms all...thank you for posting!

 

[Rscotth]

Ok

 

[a.wayne]

Beautiful rooms all...thank you for posting!

Agree ....!

 

[nc42acc]

All the rooms so far have been amazing but to me aesthetically this is the best room I have seen to date even though there is minimal artwork or plants. Did you have a decorator or acoustician design this room?

Ok