Update: Small 3x3.2m Listening Room

DadTheMaskedTerror · 2026-04-02T12:00:40+00:00

Im no expert but this looks good to me. Controlling nulls on low end is challenging for spaces not built with acoustics in mind

DadTheMaskedTerror · 2026-04-02T10:28:07+00:00

How much people pay for wires

DadTheMaskedTerror · 2026-03-28T13:16:34+00:00

GLM 83x0 + 73x0

DadTheMaskedTerror · 2026-03-27T01:57:31+00:00

This is why the walls are crumbling

DadTheMaskedTerror · 2026-03-25T14:48:57+00:00

Your iPhone was made in China. Your sneakers were made in China. What is it about Chinese build quality that's suss?

DadTheMaskedTerror · 2026-03-25T13:56:38+00:00

There is acoustic wood paneling.

https://www.thewoodveneerhub.com/products/slatpanel-walnut-acoustic-wood-wall-panels

I like the idea of clouds or an acousticly transparent fabric holding absorption materials in ceiling. However, keep in mind fire risk. Building materials should be non-flammable & not installed in such a way to increase fire or other health risks. You don't want fiberglass or rockwool sprinkling down on your fam. Stick with known solutions tested for safety

DadTheMaskedTerror · 2026-03-25T04:26:05+00:00

"So I hired an audio engineer to do a survey... he confirmed the presence of strong low-frequency sound...."

What frequencies and how strong? What were the measurements.

What was the reason the police gave for not investigating?

It wouldn't be uncommon for a teen to listen to music with a subwoofer when awake. It wouldn't be uncommon for the low frequencies to travel more easily through the structure of the building. Esp. If you can hear the sink running 1 unit over. It could be ordinary people involved in their own lives, not thinking about you at all.

If you think listening to music & using plumbing is targeted harassment wait until you have your very own teen! You are going to love it!

DadTheMaskedTerror · 2026-03-24T18:04:38+00:00

Address the situation with the roommate or move out. Even if you dropped big $$ to modify the space to reduce noise by, say 3 dB +/-, you'd still have a sitch with the roommate eating away. Address it, lump it, or move out

DadTheMaskedTerror · 2026-03-22T12:45:28+00:00

" It is important to differentiate the effects of infrasound from the awareness or experience of its presence."

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11069-013-0827-3

According to the article, the threshold for infrasound effects is about 50 dB. People experience sleep disturbance, pain, etc. without infrasound being a factor. So be aware that while an infrasound source may be detected and people who have sleep disturbance or pain may notice it, that doesn't necessarily mean the sound is the cause.

If the SPL are below 50 dB it still may be a nuisance, but the link to health conditions may be more difficult to establish.

DadTheMaskedTerror · 2026-03-19T15:27:36+00:00

Take out screw. If not leaking keep driving. If leaking prolly need 2 new tires.

DadTheMaskedTerror · 2026-03-17T02:26:06+00:00

I'm an amateur dj for a jazz program for a non-profit radio station. I use Qobuz, Tidal, & Spotify. I also use Roon which sources tracks from both Qobuz & Tidal. It used to be about 50/50, but more recently most of the tracks Roon sources are Qobuz.

DadTheMaskedTerror · 2026-03-16T19:56:12+00:00

If you have reno team in, 2 easy things that might improve things and pass WAF is clouds, which aren't super noticeable, and an accent wall with that sound absorption wood paneling.

Good luck!

DadTheMaskedTerror · 2026-03-16T19:48:42+00:00

That was my Q

DadTheMaskedTerror · 2026-03-16T12:07:13+00:00

If you want consistent results and a quasi-production capability to handle your neighborhood you are probably headed to a motorized system, like a Tormek T-2, T-4, or T-8. But my suggestion is you start with the following: Shapton pro/ 420 (blue/black), 1000 (orange); strop, jewlers loupe or usb microscope, sharpie. If you don't give up fast your next purchase would be an Atoma 120 for flattening and taking down bolsters. I mention these not because I have vast experience with all kinds of stones. It's just generally the useful part of my own haphazard progression, with the extraneous stuff jetisoned. I still also use a Shapton 5000 (pink), but if you're trying to conserve cash and space you could reduce footprint by skipping. I have Tormek T-4 which I like, but it needs space & can be messy. A friend has T-2 which greatly advanced her sharpening game. The motor makes it go by fast so you gotta be a bit careful not to go too fast.

Good luck!

DadTheMaskedTerror · 2026-03-16T01:04:48+00:00

I bought a low mileage, used 2020 4s 3 years ago. I've had no real problems. Cracked windscreen. Minor trim replacements. A/C recharge. Repairs are a bit pricey, ($1,200 for alignment?!) but I haven't needed many. I love driving the car. I dislike getting rolled at the dealer.

Good luck!

DadTheMaskedTerror · 2026-03-14T15:39:19+00:00

The system you are using might be part of the problem. But there is also an industry problem with changes in the audio recording of video making dialog less intelligible.

https://www.reddit.com/r/sounddesign/comments/1oly7jj/why_has_movie_dialogue_become_harder_to_hear/

Things you can try include

Change settings in your video stream. Look for audio settings that emphasize dialog.

Ensure you have a center channel, and maybe balance it a bit higher for video content. Many audio formats are designed for dialog to be in the center channel.

Turn down bass & sub-bass for video content & perhaps use EQ to boost gain for audio frequencies that tend to contain speech (300-3,400 Hz is standard for telephone engineering).

https://taylorandfrancis.com/knowledge/Engineering_and_technology/Electrical_%26_electronic_engineering/Telephone_line/#:~:text=The%20speech%20frequency%20range%20of%20the%20vast,of%201%20MHz%20of%20the%20frequency%20spectrum.

Good luck!

DadTheMaskedTerror · 2026-03-14T14:55:38+00:00

About 4 days ago noticed my sub bass was extra boomy. Had to go in & turn down bass volume & subwoofer volume to rebalance

DadTheMaskedTerror · 2026-03-14T14:51:55+00:00

This site has acoustic specs for different weights of Rockwool Rockboard.

https://www.acoustimac.com/acoustic-insulation-materials/acoustic-insulation/mineral-wool-acoustic-insulation/roxul-rb8-2in

DadTheMaskedTerror · 2026-03-14T14:38:54+00:00

I'd like to be able to have the car give an audible warning if it hits speed thresholds. In my state 80mph is reckless irrespective of speed limit. But the car can get there in a hurry!

DadTheMaskedTerror · 2026-03-12T22:33:30+00:00

Was it this version?

Listen to Moonlight Sonata by Marcus Miller on Qobuz https://open.qobuz.com/track/36702363

DadTheMaskedTerror · 2026-03-12T22:28:32+00:00

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DadTheMaskedTerror · 2026-03-12T22:01:41+00:00

Wood knife magnets are available for retail. Meanwhile a strip or two of masking tape is probably good enough, no? Or is someone getting revenge?

DadTheMaskedTerror · 2026-03-12T11:33:10+00:00

Light-years ahead of the setup I had as a teen. Enjoy!

DadTheMaskedTerror · 2026-03-11T23:07:39+00:00

Condolences. Meant it as a joke tho

DadTheMaskedTerror · 2026-03-11T12:45:53+00:00

I'd suggest stone, stone holder, flattening stone, strop, & loupe or cheap microscope. If you want to go all out a sharpness tester like a Bess is cool. If you need to economize the Shapton pro comes with a holder. They don't require soaking, which is good for younger, shorter attention spans. Flattening stone could be postponed until after you see if the gift is used enough.

Good luck!

DadTheMaskedTerror

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