FAQ: Why Acoustics?

Because Physics Happen!

Just having the theater inside a room, whatever size it may be, creates problems due to reflected sound and low-end/bass build-up within that space. Adding acoustic treatments is a simple way to take a standard room from good to great.

 
 

  • 1. Put absorptive material behind the screen, (Fiberglass, Recycled Cotton or Foam).

    This will take the front to back reflections out of play and works well on narrower rooms.

    Covering the front wall with treatment that includes bass traps will increase listening pleasure and speaker performance. This requires stretching the front wall with fabric; see SA’s Stretched Front Wall solution.

  • 2. Place fabric wrapped acoustic panels around the listening area.

    This absorbs the side wall reflections that arrive later in time to the listener and “Smear” the sound continuing to come from the Center Channel Speaker

    These panels can also cover In-Wall Surround Speakers and create a more aesthetically pleasing environment

  • 3. Avoid putting speakers in the wrong position. 

    Seems like a no-brainer but I see it all the time. Speakers are usually put in convenient locations and not in correct positions

    Weigh the pros & cons of the location versus speaker type

  • 4. Use optimal seating positions to avoid sound inconsistencies.

    Against the rear wall is a horrible place to sit! Home owners want as big a screen as possible so the seats are pushed back against the wall.

    Bass builds up against boundaries (walls) and creates a very difficult listening environment. Bass is turned down to allow speech to be heard or the entire row suffers

    If seats have to be placed against the rear wall, adding absorptive treatments to the back wall can help absorb the build-up.

  • Need Additional Help?

    If you need help with any theater project or just want to discuss some of the above ideas, give Simplified Acoustics a call at 317-520-2590.