Base de connaissances acoustiques

"I don't want my room to be too dead" — it's the first thing most clients say. GIK designer John Dykstra explains why balance is the real goal, and why home theaters and surround rooms need to be treated very differently from stereo listening spaces.

Carpet will absorb high frequencies, but that’s not always the kind of absorption we need to balance our rooms.

Learn the science of speaker placement and how room size and monitor specs impact positioning for optimal sound and accurate listening.

Avoid common diffusion mistakes—learn how to properly use diffusors to improve clarity, balance, and spaciousness in your room acoustics.

What does a room actually sound like without treatment? GIK pulls every panel out of their demo room and runs frequency response, playback, and recording tests to show you exactly what proper acoustic treatment does.

Every budget is different — but every room deserves good acoustics. This video walks through what GIK Acoustics treatment looks like at different price points, from cost-effective starter setups to fully optimized studios.

People often confuse soundproofing with acoustic treatment — but they solve very different problems. This short video from GIK Acoustics breaks down the key differences and points you in the right direction for your space.

Clear audio on video calls starts with your room. This quick guide from GIK Acoustics explains how sound reflections distort your voice on calls and how to fix it.

Over-absorption can make a room sound dull and lifeless. This video explains the fundamentals of acoustic diffusion — the different types available and when to use each one to keep your room sounding natural and spacious.