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The Schroeder / Transition Frequency Explained

by Nyal Mellor March 15, 2012

The Schroeder or 'transition' frequency is a critical concept to understand because it explains a lot about how sound behaves in rooms, how we measure / analyze them and how we treat them.

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Hard proof that equalization kills room modes

by Nyal Mellor June 03, 2011

In recent years there has been much debate about how effective equalization is in reducing the negative impact of room modes. Room modes are characterized by a peak in the frequency response and extended ringing in the time domain.

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Using subwoofers to improve sound quality: Part 2 - Room Modes

by Nyal Mellor October 26, 2010

Room modes are caused by perfect constructive interference between a sound wave traveling between two boundaries. This article provides a high level overview of room modes and their impact on sound quality.

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