Would building a rigid plywood wall within the edge of the room and flush mounting the speakers help? I have Gene 8351b and massive peak at 35hz, null at 70 and 140 (12db) =(
I would use acoustic treatment first before flush mounting. It will help but you need a very heavy wall the speakers sit in and lots of planning and exact dimensions.
When working out critical room dimensions and building the ‘room within a room’ do you have to account for those things that go up against the walls, such as storage shelves etc? If 20’ is ideal but I’m putting a cabinet against it…. Does it have to be 20’ to the front of the furniture storage cabinet, even though shelves may not all filled ‘solid’ and will have gaps etc?🤔
No don’t get bogged down in room ratios. They are a good starting place, but the room will function differently than predicted because the math assumes infinitely rigid walls which are impossible to build.
I will do more research on it, but as long as the speaker has room for the rear ports to breathe it should be fine. Asking the manufacturer is a good option too.
@@soundproofyourstudio cool if you find out for sure and think about it at the time, let me know what you find out bro Id greatly appreciate it! and thanks for the reply also much appreciated!
In over 30 years I've never seen an audiophile, no matter their budget, flush mount speakers. It's always been curious to me that recording studios do.
@@LeDemiChef my thinking is that both worlds care very much about monitoring quality, but perhaps prioritize different aspects. I wouldn't doubt that audiophiles tend to care more about "air" and imaging which leaves me wondering if having speakers out in the room helps those elements.
@@chriswilliams67 also the listening position for a listening room js usually further back against the back wall and reflections are typically treated differently
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As I'm 80% done with my Atmos room, my head just exploded.
That would be a lot of flush mounting.
Very good, thanks!!
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This was helpful, thank you.
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What about surface mount speakers?
I believe those still count as flush mounting, but surround sound speakers are different techincally.
Would building a rigid plywood wall within the edge of the room and flush mounting the speakers help? I have Gene 8351b and massive peak at 35hz, null at 70 and 140 (12db) =(
I would use acoustic treatment first before flush mounting. It will help but you need a very heavy wall the speakers sit in and lots of planning and exact dimensions.
@@soundproofyourstudio I'm gonna give up on that idea then, lol. Thanks for replying 🙏
When working out critical room dimensions and building the ‘room within a room’ do you have to account for those things that go up against the walls, such as storage shelves etc? If 20’ is ideal but I’m putting a cabinet against it…. Does it have to be 20’ to the front of the furniture storage cabinet, even though shelves may not all filled ‘solid’ and will have gaps etc?🤔
Shelves won't really affect low end.
No don’t get bogged down in room ratios. They are a good starting place, but the room will function differently than predicted because the math assumes infinitely rigid walls which are impossible to build.
U may have addressed this an I missed it but I had heard if u have rear ported speakers do not flush mount. Have u ever heard of this?
I would imagine same goes for speakers with a down firing cone…. No sense on firing into a wall cavity 😳
I will do more research on it, but as long as the speaker has room for the rear ports to breathe it should be fine. Asking the manufacturer is a good option too.
@@soundproofyourstudio cool if you find out for sure and think about it at the time, let me know what you find out bro Id greatly appreciate it! and thanks for the reply also much appreciated!
In over 30 years I've never seen an audiophile, no matter their budget, flush mount speakers. It's always been curious to me that recording studios do.
Recording studios don't care that much about aesthetics or elegance. Or at least they prioritize monitoring quality.
@@LeDemiChef my thinking is that both worlds care very much about monitoring quality, but perhaps prioritize different aspects. I wouldn't doubt that audiophiles tend to care more about "air" and imaging which leaves me wondering if having speakers out in the room helps those elements.
@@chriswilliams67 a lot of audiophiles don't even know what they're talking about. I've heard so many ridiculous things you wouldn't believe it
@@chriswilliams67 also the listening position for a listening room js usually further back against the back wall and reflections are typically treated differently
Audiophiles and hi-fi listening is about re-creating reality as played by the artist imo. not about creating unrealistic pure sound waves.