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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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Case Study Template

by Nyal Mellor March 28, 2015

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Request a Quote Button

by Nyal Mellor March 27, 2015

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Room Modes 101

by Nyal Mellor March 23, 2015

What are room modes and how do they impact sound quality? What causes Room Modes? Room mode calculators – what are they good for? Learn more in the article.

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Buying the Right Acoustic Panels: Part 2

by Nyal Mellor March 23, 2015

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What is a high end stereo system?

by Nyal Mellor March 09, 2015

A high end stereo system is something magical. Properly done, a high end audio system will transform how you listen to music and give you immense satisfaction for years to come. A high end stereo system is more than the sum of its parts. Stereo systems, unlike home theaters, have only a few pieces. Each one makes a substantial impact on the experience.

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Three Common Home Theater Layout Mistakes Even the Pros Make

by Nyal Mellor March 02, 2015

Even the “pros” make basic home theater layout mistakes. As an enthusiast you’d think that someone who works day in, day out in the industry should know better but the sad truth is that many are not well versed in the intricacies of home theater layout and design, even if their retail store sells high end equipment. Here are three we come across with all too frequently…

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How to Buy the Right Acoustic Panels: Part 1

by Nyal Mellor February 23, 2015

This blog article is part of a mini-series that should give you a good overview on how to buy the right acoustic panels for your home theater, home recording studio or listening room.

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Speaker Off Axis: "Correct" Driver Diameters for Great Off Axis Response

by Nyal Mellor February 16, 2015

ATC and many other pre-eminent manufacturers of what we call “forward firing cone / dome speakers” believe that for optimal speaker off axis response any given woofer or midrange driver should not be operated above ka=2.

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