According to Harman research, in blind tests people (both trained untrained listeners) tend to prefer speakers that have flat on- and off-axis frequency response, over speakers that don't.
http://seanolive.blogspot.com/2008/12/part-3-relationship-between-loudspeaker.html
They also prefer a downward tilted in-room response at the listening position -- i.e. some room gain (see paragraph #3 near the bottom of this page, under "Correlation Between Subjective and Objective Measurements"):
http://seanolive.blogspot.com/2009/11/subjective-and-objective-evaluation-of.html
I suppose one could by luck or diligent comparison locate a set of speakers that happen produce such response at one's particular listening seat. But it seems more efficient to me to get speakers that are 'flat and smooth' in their inherent performance, and then tweak the room EQ as needed. (Physical room treatments would be ideal too, before applying room EQ). My surround setup consists of 5 Behringer 2030p studio monitors, which are among the least expensive bookshelf speakers that have good measured 'Harman-type' performance. I then use my Denon AVR's Audyssey correction to set a target curve (which I am told is a downward tilted one), as I haven't yet got the gumption to research and apply extensive room treatments..
On 03/19/13 14:46, August Bleed wrote:
My impression is that most studios use entirely different monitors for their gear than consumers (even high end). There are some exceptions of course but usually they are near field. And I have heard some that producers and the like prefer aren't the best sounding one's out there for different reasons. Speakers that are flat don't tend to sound great. Especially in the headphone realm for those who do work using those. I would think a dual purpose room would not be to the other's advantage or vice versa. Of course I am not a studio guy so what the f*** do I know? I just read a lot of professional audio forums with some respected folks on there and that's where I draw opinions. Just my two cents.
On Tue, Mar 19, 2013 at 6:51 AM, Ricky Graham <rickygrahammusic@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Zoop,
My im
Not sure that the same space can ideally account for both, but perhaps through some modular acoustic treatment, it might be possible. We have the opportunity to have our own baffles built for a space. But yes, if we can work towards a space for composition and listening (+ performance) it would be ideal (but perhaps a little unrealistic).
Would love to hear what thoughts you have about it,
Ricky
On Monday, 18 March 2013 15:48:13 UTC-4, zoop wrote:It sounds like you want a recording studio as well as listening environment...?
On 03/17/13 14:03, Ricky Graham wrote:
Hi Rob,
Thanks for the link. I am especially interested to hear from anyone that has a multichannel set-up for electroacoustic composition. Varied responses are encouraged! :)
Ricky
On Sunday, March 17, 2013 12:47:31 PM UTC-4, bobc...@hotmail.com wrote:Hi Ricky,
I'm sure there will be varied responses.
Are you aware of the surround setup information on THX.COM?
Regards Rob
Ricky Graham <rickygra...@gmail.com> wrote:Hi all,
A conversation starter of sorts; two very different multichannel loudspeaker applications, which I am hoping to implement in the near future. What would your ideal floor size and room height be for an 8-channel multi-channel surround sound system for both music performance and composition applications?
All the best,
Ricky
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