by Nyal Mellor
March 27, 2015
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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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by Nyal Mellor
March 23, 2015
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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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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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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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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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by Nyal Mellor
January 05, 2015
This article is intended to provide an overview of room acoustic measurements and how they are used to evaluate the extent to which your room is causing acoustic distortions that are degrading your sound quality.
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by Nyal Mellor
December 26, 2014
ATC is an English company that makes some of the best speakers in the world. Their studio monitors are relied upon by many top tier musicians and studios. Check our blog post to learn more.
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by Nyal Mellor
October 27, 2014
This article will consider the off axis response of constant beamwidth transducers (CBTs) and consequences for acoustic design. Previous articles in the series established the theoretical foundation in terms of the psychoacoustic as well as subjective importance of speaker off axis response and different ways to measure speaker directivity.
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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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by Nyal Mellor
June 03, 2014
This blog article is the sixth in a series on speaker directivity and off axis response. This article will consider the off axis response of omidirectional speakers (“omnis”) and consequences for acoustic design.
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