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What is the best material for a room devoted to music? [message #85678] Sun, 23 July 2017 17:40 Go to next message
GoldenOldie is currently offline  GoldenOldie
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I am converting an extra room into a music room and would like the acoustics to be good. What types would be best for the walls and floors? Don't forget ceilings, please.
Re: What is the best material for a room devoted to music? [message #85702 is a reply to message #85678] Mon, 24 July 2017 06:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
johnnycamp5 is currently offline  johnnycamp5
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That's a good question.

I have noticed most recording studios I have seen being built, seem to go straight for the ceiling (unless very tall), as if its the worst offender of unnatural reflections.
I suppose you could call most well designed recording studios a listening room right?

If your ceiling is less than 20' high, you might start there.
Re: What is the best material for a room devoted to music? [message #85703 is a reply to message #85678] Mon, 24 July 2017 12:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Saxon is currently offline  Saxon
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You can buy acoustic wall panels to help with making the acoustics sound better. There are some online for as cheap as $43 if you don't want to spend too much money.
Re: What is the best material for a room devoted to music? [message #85709 is a reply to message #85678] Mon, 24 July 2017 17:43 Go to previous messageGo to next message
johnnycamp5 is currently offline  johnnycamp5
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Also if you DIY-

You can make some nice broad band absorbers out of Owens Corning 703, covered with a cheap thin material.

Standard size sheets are 2'x4'x whatever thickness you choose.
I believe the most readily available thickness is 2".

I used 2" thick pieces, and it worked well for me.
Re: What is the best material for a room devoted to music? [message #86050 is a reply to message #85678] Mon, 04 September 2017 12:03 Go to previous messageGo to next message
GoldenOldie is currently offline  GoldenOldie
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Thanks everyone for the great information about making my room the best it can be! I will take all of this to heart and really work on making a great sound in there.
Re: What is the best material for a room devoted to music? [message #86060 is a reply to message #85678] Tue, 05 September 2017 01:30 Go to previous message
cwemoy is currently offline  cwemoy
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My assumption is that you're looking for soundproofing material? I've heard people talk of Mass Loaded Vinyl as a good place to start. Also, there are numerous noise and sound isolation foams to choose from.
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