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Default How to improve family room acoustics?

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wrote:
Hi!
I have an open architecture house. Family room flows into the kitchen
and into large living room and foyer (two story). In addition the
entire first level has hard floors - hardwood and tile.

My family room has a 42" TV and a home theater system. I would like to
improve the acoustics since the sound echoes even when people talk.
Using microphone for singing echoes even more. I like the modern look
of the open space, but what can I do to improve the acoustics without
compromising the look of the room? I understand that I will not be
able to get a perfect sounding room, but if any noticeable improvements
can be done, I will appreciate your advice.

What are my choices? What would it cost? How much improvement will I
notice?


The first thing you can do is put carpet down everywhere. The second thing
you can do is block off the family area with screens.

Take reflective surfaces and make them nonreflective, then block sounds
in a smaller area so they can't reach reflective surfaces.
--scott
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