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In the Forum: Horn-Loaded Speakers
In the Thread: Deep End DIY - Australian take one Macondo.
Post Subject: Do not do it.Posted by Romy the Cat on: 4/6/2017
 kodomo wrote:
 Just a reminder about the room acoustics. You are talking about bass frequencies which are as dependent to the room as the speaker! Before installing your speakers into your room, calculate the nodes and the amount of absorption you need to cover the room from the dimensions of your room and use specific acoustic treatment for that. An appropriate rt60 and a balanced room response creates a very nice listening. Even though this is a horn system, you will be still listening to your room and not just the horns.  
 
Kodomo, I do not say it is unnecessary but I do not think it is possible for Anthony at this point. The calculating of testing the nodes is questionable task and I would advise do not do it. Anybody who undertake the project as Anthony does had some kind of playback in the room before and knows the room basic problems and strengths. To think now about absorption, diffusion and the rest of the game is completely pointless. I think people shall address the problem in order the problems arrive. As peoples has a basic Macondo rendered in the room he will play with it to imbedding it in his specific room. At that time he will be changing the crossovers, move the speakers, play with acoustic treatment. There is no k now to me was how a person can model it. The whole idea to play with the speakers in your room is to teach yourself about the speakers and the room. So, I do advise do not invest into any acoustic treatment ... unless you feel/hear a need for the acoustic treatment.

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