How does an open door affect sound? [message #74188] |
Sun, 21 October 2012 00:01 |
FloydV
Messages: 124 Registered: November 2011 Location: Boise, ID
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I have a theater room that is 14 x 20'. It is a perfect rectangle.
My question is this: there is one door that opens into a hallway.
It is centered on the long wall facing in to a hallway. What effects should I see, if any, if I open the door or close it?
My wife prefers it open so she can hear the door bell, etc. I prefer it closed. There is a vent directly over the door that passes air out of the room and back to the AC. It is simply two grates, one on each side of the wall over the door.
Thanks for your help.
Floyd
He who joyfully marches to music rank and file, has already earned my contempt. -- Albert Einstein
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Re: How does an open door affect sound? [message #74258 is a reply to message #74223] |
Fri, 26 October 2012 00:04 |
FloydV
Messages: 124 Registered: November 2011 Location: Boise, ID
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Thanks guys. I'm not sure what modal distribution is, but I have decided to put a light in the room that triggers when the bell rings.
Floyd
BTW: I'm still getting no email notification of responses that I get to my posts.
He who joyfully marches to music rank and file, has already earned my contempt. -- Albert Einstein
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Re: How does an open door affect sound? [message #74264 is a reply to message #74188] |
Fri, 26 October 2012 08:11 |
Sunflower
Messages: 15 Registered: October 2012
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I don't know a lot about the technical side of this topic but I've seen the reduced sound, in both volume and quality, in action. My father is a bit deaf and he has to watch TV in a room with all the doors closed. That's a nuisance when the weather is good and you want some fresh air.
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