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Standing waves [message #73045]

Tue, 19 June 2012 00:39

FloydV
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Registered: November 2011
Location: Boise, ID

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I know that standing waves are undesirable, but I don't really know what they are.

Would someone bring me up to speed?

Floyd

He who joyfully marches to music rank and file, has already earned my contempt. -- Albert Einstein

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Re: Standing waves [message #73050 is a reply to message #73045]

Tue, 19 June 2012 07:58

Wayne Parham
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Registered: January 2001

Illuminati (33rd Degree)

From Physics.info:

Standing Waves

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Re: Standing waves [message #73055 is a reply to message #73045]

Wed, 20 June 2012 07:47

audioaudio90
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Registered: October 2010

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While this is mechanical rather than audio, the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge is a famous example of how standing waves and resonance can be destructive.

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Re: Standing waves [message #73079 is a reply to message #73055]

Thu, 21 June 2012 13:22

gofar99
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Registered: May 2010
Location: Southern Arizona

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Hi, There is a free fairly simple XL spread sheet available to use to calculate the nulls and peaks in a room. I have used it a number of times to avoid disastrous placement of speakers. If you will PM me with an email address I can send you a copy.

It won't fix anything... but can keep you from making mistakes in placement of speakers and your listening position. Unfortunately it does not have provisions for what happens if you use room treatments.

Good Listening
Bruce

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