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Acoustical Treatment Primer: Absorption

Posted on April 20, 2017June 8, 2018 by Homeacoustics

I remember years ago, when it was only the most adventurous of Enthusiasts who would delve into treating their listening room. The promise of better sound tempted many to head to the hardware store and buy some Owens Corning 703 then fashion their own panels (many still do). Of course, some used egg cartons and carpeting in those days as well. At the time, the most prevalent advice on adding treat...
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Acoustical Focus and Envelopment

Posted on February 7, 2017April 20, 2017 by Homeacoustics

One of the necessities of acoustical design and calibration is that of defining just what good sound quality means. We can make numerous measurements but ultimately, our own ears are the final arbiter. We judge the sound quality of a reproduction system by the satisfaction and enjoyment we feel when listening. How can we quantify the essential metrics of creating a quality experience. Often, i...
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Positioning Seating in a High Performance Room

Posted on January 1, 2017April 20, 2017 by Homeacoustics

Over the years many articles have been written and classes taught about proper seating position in a home theater or media room. Most talk about mystical rules of thirds or some precise fraction of the rooms length and width for proper placement. Others focus on the proper position of the listener as a point in an equilateral triangle. I’m not writing to debunk any such rules but rather to expl...
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We are Home Theater Designers and Calibrators

Posted on January 1, 2016April 20, 2017 by Homeacoustics

The HAA is all about "Great Sound Through Science". If you are looking for a community that is focused on high performance audio in the home environment, you've found it. We've been in the business of high performance sound since 2001. We are not an equipment or design sales company but our professional membership is filled with companies that are. Look through our Dealer Locator for a pro nea...
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