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The Importance of a Trustworthy Listening Environment

The Importance of a Trustworthy Listening Environment

No matter how good your speakers are, the room you are in imposes misleading coloration, uneven frequency response, harsh comb filtering, and other artifacts that distract us from the audio itself. A great acoustic treatment strategy, along with well-placed speakers you love, can overcome these room colorations and allow you to get closer to your music.

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Tutorials
Room EQ Wizard TUTORIAL

Room EQ Wizard TUTORIAL

How to set up and use REW In this video we show you how to set up Room EQ Wizard (REW) for acoustic measurement and analysis. We demonstrate the basics of using REW to measure frequency response, SPL, decay times...

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Acoustic Theory
DIFFUSION Concepts Explained

DIFFUSION Concepts Explained

How Acoustic Diffusers Work And Which One Is Right For You In this video we take a look at diffusion and acoustic treatment. We explain how diffusion works as well as which type of diffuser is right for your needs....

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Treatment Strategies
Designer Tips: The Significance of "Clouds" with Mike Major

Designer Tips: The Significance of "Clouds" with Mike Major

When people reach out to us at GIK for acoustic advice, we never have any problem convincing people to put panels and diffusors on their wall and in their corners in their quest for better sound. This is what everyone...

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Treatment Strategies
Designer Tips: The Importance of Coverage Area with James Lindenschmidt

Designer Tips: The Importance of Coverage Area with James Lindenschmidt

The most important factor in acoustic treatment performance is coverage area. Or more specifically, the total surface area of all treatments in a room, relative to the room’s size. This relationship between surface area and performance is built right into...

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Acoustic Theory
Designer Tips: Home Theaters and Acoustic Balance with John Dykstra

Designer Tips: Home Theaters and Acoustic Balance with John Dykstra

Without fail, one of the first things our clients say to us when we begin talking about how we are going to treat their room is some iteration of “I don’t want my room to be too dead”. This is...

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Acoustic Theory
Carpet or Not?

Carpet or Not?

Carpet will absorb high frequencies, but that’s not always the kind of absorption we need to balance our rooms. This video explores the effects carpet will have one your room and when you’ll want your floors covered.

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Tutorials
Speaker Placement: How far from the wall should I place my speakers?

Speaker Placement: How far from the wall should I place my speakers?

There’s a lot of confusion surrounding speaker placement. In truth, the optimal speaker setup is based on things like room size and the specifications of the monitors. In this video, we outline the science behind different placement options that can...

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Acoustic Theory
Debunking Sound Diffusion Myths

Debunking Sound Diffusion Myths

There are many misconceptions about diffusion that can lead people astray when they go to treat their rooms. This video outlines some of the common mistakes people make when treating their space with diffusion as well as give some advice...

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