Ok so while my HT is still in the build phase, I wanted to look into acoustical treatments so I can buy the various parts and things (going mostly DIY here). The master thread at this point has like 4800 replies - this is just insane. Anyone care to condense it? or point me to a condensed version? I realize there are a million answers to a million different questions but I suppose it can be broken down into some general stuff for people like myself who are just starting out.

1 - general rules of thumb for treatments (bass traps - how many, where to place, what materials to use. diffusion/absorption panels - materials, placement. Construction materials (clips, green glue, etc))

2 - materials - where to get/what to use (include both commercial sources and diy)

3 - calculators - list sources of various online calculators for standing waves, reflections, etc, etc

4 - design software - sources of good audio treatment / design / testing software

If anyone cares to answer concisely, i'll do my part to update this thread (in this very first post instead of on the 400th page) so future generations of people who have no idea what they're getting into can get some quick answers.

Thanks!

this might get you 1 step closer to your goal. Only 3 pages.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1063494&highlight=faq

Change your user settings and it will only be 80 pages deep.

There are several books on the topic which are less than 400 pages. :(

There are several books on the topic which are less than 400 pages. :(

Didn't you write one?

There are several books on the topic which are less than 400 pages. :(

If you were me (only more informed on what information was in the books), and could choose only one book, which would it be?

Thanks,
CJ

I'd start with Floyd Toole's new book "Sound Reproduction"

I can guarantee that if you read that thread, the duplication alone will let you know which concepts are important... :)

Rome wasn't built in 30 seconds.

I'd start with Floyd Toole's new book "Sound Reproduction"

Thanks- it's on its way. I also enjoyed your CEA bulletin.

CJ

Anyone care to condense it? or point me to a condensed version?

Here you go:

Acoustics FAQ (http://www.ethanwiner.com/acoustics.html)

There's also a ton of non-commercial info on my company's web site:

RealTraps Articles (http://www.realtraps.com/articles.htm)
RealTraps Videos (http://www.realtraps.com/videos.htm)
Graphical Mode Calculator (http://www.realtraps.com/modecalc.htm)

Most of the above information applies equally to DIY.

--Ethan

I also enjoyed your CEA bulletin.
Thank you. Floyd Toole and Todd Welti made significant contributions to that team effort.

Is Everest's Master Handbook of Room Acoustics considered old news these days?

Frank