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An acoustic overhaul of a band practice space in Napa

by Nyal Mellor August 02, 2015

An acoustic overhaul of a band practice space in Napa. Scope: room acoustic analysis.

"I would like to thank Nyal and Acoustic Frontiers for helping me get to this result." Stephen L.

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Helping a Canadian Audiophile Analyze and Improve his Room Acoustics

by Nyal Mellor April 10, 2015

Room acoustics improvement. Scope: room acoustic analysis.

"I would like to thank Nyal for his very professional work and guidance." Stephane N.

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Acoustic Treatment Design for a High End Audio Retail Store

by Nyal Mellor March 29, 2015

Main stereo listening room acoustic improvement. Scope: room acoustic analysis, acoustic treatment design. 

"Once Nyal's solution was in place, our room has never sounded better." Josh 

 

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High-End Audio: Creating an Optimal Listening Environment for a Reference Class System

by Nyal Mellor March 29, 2015

Dedicated listening room acoustic improvement. Scope: room acoustic analysis, acoustic treatment design.

"I can close my eyes and the music just flows from another dimension." Mr. Lowe

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Improving the Sound of an Audiophile's Listening Room Through Acoustic Consulting

by Nyal Mellor March 29, 2015

Listening room acoustic consulting. Scope: room acoustic analysis, acoustic treatment design, system setup (subwoofer, speaker boundary interference optimization, room mode optimization, imaging & soundstaging optimization.

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Integrating Dual Subwoofers with Single Driver Horn Loaded Speakers

by Nyal Mellor March 28, 2015

Improvement of a high end audio system in living room. Scope: acoustic measurement system, acoustic treatment, optimizing the sub controls.

"There is no perfect room but one can, with some help from Nyal at Acoustic Frontiers, get much closer to a better place." Cesar R.

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Helping Venhaus Audio Improve His Room Acoustics

by Nyal Mellor March 28, 2015

Audio improving room acoustics. Scope: room acoustic analysis without the formal report.

"I highly recommend Nyal’s advisory services for any audiophile who truly wants to extract the last bit of performance from one of the most overlooked aspects of system performance." Chris V.

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The Savoy, AVS Home Theater of The Month July 2014!

by Nyal Mellor July 15, 2014

AVS home theater of the month. Scope: acoustic treatment design, baffle wall design, low frequency optimization (limited engagement), design of custom slat diffusers and bass traps, supply of engineered absorbers and diffusers.

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May's Project - A Dedicated Listening Room for a $150k Stereo Rig

by Nyal Mellor July 09, 2012

Dedicated listening room incorporating YG Anat speakers and BMC amplifiers and DACs. Scope: remote acoustical diagnosis consulting, acoustic treatment.

"Thank you Nyal! My system is no longer there. I can close my eyes and the music just flows from another dimension."

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April's project - a kick ass dedicated home theater for an enthusiast!

by Nyal Mellor May 31, 2012

Dedicated home theater creation. Scope: review, design, build, calibration.

"I think the treatments made a huge positive impact to the overall sound…thanks for helping me realize my home theater dream!" Mr. Ang

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