HaeSuse Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 my HT room is about 26' x 12'. Way too long for what I need, and there is going to be an empty space in my setup. My question is, will it be better to have the empty space behind the TV and front channels, or behind the couch/recliners and rear channels? Or does it matter? Also, what ARE the downsides of having such an empty space? Mine will probably end up being something like 8-10' of open area, for my aquarium, tables, bookcases, etc... Thanks in advance for helping a newb out HaeSuse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LebanonKlipschFan Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 The empty space should be behind the rear channels due to sound reflection. However you will want to use as much "soft" stuff back there as you can. Carefule placement of soft, plush couches and chair will help with sound absorption. be sure to toe in the front Mains, so that if you drew a straight line from the tweeter the lines cross about 12" behind like a triangle. That will help greatly with imaging and partially taking out the back part of the room. and if you continue the line to the back wall, that will be an approximate place for some sort of deadening. Even a bookcase, with foam blocking.padding behind open spots, soft draperies there will help also. You may want to think about somw sort of triangular treatment for the front/back ceiling corners of the room. You can take some 1"x 2" board and make a triangle, mount it in the corner up at an angle and fill the space will loose cellulose/fibrous insulation. Then cover it in grill cloth from Joann fabrics. you can use any color and it wil help a TON.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaeSuse Posted January 29, 2006 Author Share Posted January 29, 2006 Thanks a million, LebanonKlipschFan. I am beginning the restructuring, right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaeSuse Posted January 29, 2006 Author Share Posted January 29, 2006 restructuring complete. Sounds beautiful. Only have to live in this apartment for another 4 months, so, I won't be putting up any sound absorption material; not worth the effort, for 4 months. My neighbors hate me, but it sure sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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