Low frequencies are problematic and cause frustration for many reasons. They are difficult to hear, difficult to reproduce, and even tougher to mitigate. In this article we will discuss all three problems and offer solutions to them. Accurate and articulate bass response is something we all strive for. It adds to the experience emotionally, viscerally,… Read More »
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Experience is wisdom. Recently, I visited a dealer who’s primary two channel showroom had hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of audio equipment and acoustical treatment invested in it. The owner is very proud of it and was excited for me to hear it. As I walked into the room while conversing, I could tell… Read More »
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Experience is wisdom. Recently, I visited a dealer who’s primary two channel showroom had hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of audio equipment and acoustical treatment invested in it. The owner is very proud of it and was excited for me to hear it. As I walked into the room while conversing, I could tell… Read More »
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As an acoustical engineer, I find that diffusers and diffusion is a very misunderstood category regarding acoustic treatments for rooms. It is also the least applied, probably because of the lack of understanding. We have three tools available to manipulate sound energy inside the listening room; absorption, reflection and diffusion. This is going to be… Read More »
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Most audiophiles own some pretty good and capable playback equipment, however, they never hear the full potential of their investment because their acoustical environment is out of control. Sound waves are bouncing around the room chaotically, the structure is buzzing, rattling, and resonating, and there are noises heard that are unassociated with the original recording;… Read More »
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Norman Varney of AV RoomService Ltd. has joined Positive Feedback as a Senior Technical Editor as of Issue 113. His expertise in his field of audio acoustics and experience in the field makes him a helpful voice in our creative community for the audio arts. As has been our wont from the beginning of PF,… Read More »
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