Jason Unger
04-23-07, 10:20 AM
Why Room Acoustics Are More Important Than You Think
by Christopher Klein
What is the largest signal processor in any home theater system? What is the most integral component in making a system the best it can be?
If you answered "the room" to both questions, you have a better understanding of great sound and acoustics than the average person.
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It's Not Just The Equipment
In any home theater system, the room is the single component that will make or break the system's sound. Today's market offers great speakers, amplifiers and pre-amps at many different price levels, and with so much great gear, it's easy to forget the most important component -- the theater itself.
Recent data shows that fewer than 10 percent of all home theaters currently address room acoustics. There are many reasons why this seems to happen, but the most common is a lack of understanding by the customer and the dealer.
What Does an Acoustically Correct Room Sound Like?
I used to drive a car that I felt handled well and seemed to have good pick up and a smooth ride. That was until I drove the BMW 740 IL on a business trip. When I went back to my car, I could easily tell the difference.
Similarly, most people think their room sounds fine until they get into a room that has great acoustics. An acoustically correct room should be a guardian of proper tonal balance, precise imaging and impeccable speech articulation and intelligibility.
For more on what you should be looking for in room acoustics, check out
http://www.cepro.com/news/editorial/18323.html
by Christopher Klein
What is the largest signal processor in any home theater system? What is the most integral component in making a system the best it can be?
If you answered "the room" to both questions, you have a better understanding of great sound and acoustics than the average person.
http://www.cepro.com/asset/7784.jpg (http://www.cepro.com/news/editorial/18323.html)
It's Not Just The Equipment
In any home theater system, the room is the single component that will make or break the system's sound. Today's market offers great speakers, amplifiers and pre-amps at many different price levels, and with so much great gear, it's easy to forget the most important component -- the theater itself.
Recent data shows that fewer than 10 percent of all home theaters currently address room acoustics. There are many reasons why this seems to happen, but the most common is a lack of understanding by the customer and the dealer.
What Does an Acoustically Correct Room Sound Like?
I used to drive a car that I felt handled well and seemed to have good pick up and a smooth ride. That was until I drove the BMW 740 IL on a business trip. When I went back to my car, I could easily tell the difference.
Similarly, most people think their room sounds fine until they get into a room that has great acoustics. An acoustically correct room should be a guardian of proper tonal balance, precise imaging and impeccable speech articulation and intelligibility.
For more on what you should be looking for in room acoustics, check out
http://www.cepro.com/news/editorial/18323.html