New flat has too much of sound echo

[ISO]

I have purchased new flat that have too much of echo compared to my thirty year old flat. I'm worried that if I do room calibration in new flat, room calibration algorithm will make sound flat.

My old flat uses old type of construction that uses thick walls made of bricks. Now flat has thin walls and made from cement blocks.

 

[prateekatasniya]

I have purchased new flat that have too much of echo compared to my thirty year old flat. I'm worried that if I do room calibration in new flat, room calibration algorithm will make sound flat.

My old flat uses old type of construction that uses thick walls made of bricks. Now flat has thin walls and made from cement blocks.

Is it completely furnished?

 

[efernand1]

I have purchased new flat that have too much of echo compared to my thirty year old flat. I'm worried that if I do room calibration in new flat, room calibration algorithm will make sound flat.

My old flat uses old type of construction that uses thick walls made of bricks. Now flat has thin walls and made from cement blocks.

Given its a new flat, finish all the furnishings etc then do the calibration. Depending on the type of speakers you have, ensure it is place angled more closer to listening area so you dont get that echo effect.

 

[ISO]

Thanks for the reply. It is true that it is not fully furnished but I have a feeling it is too much reflecting.

 

[mshifi]

Furnish it alongwith all furniture in place would make a whole difference.

 

[MaSh]

Thanks for the reply. It is true that it is not fully furnished but I have a feeling it is too much reflecting.

When you empty out your 30 yr old house, it will also echo like crazy. Curtains, Sofa and Carpet once added will cut 90% of the echo.

Every empty room will echo.

MaSh

 

[mahaaprasaad]

There is a proverb 'empty vessels make more sound'. After furnishing the echo will comedown. Photographs/drawings may help for analysis and proper suggestions.

 

[Analogous]

I believe some wise person said “Empty rooms make much noise”
Pun aside, I agree with the above suggestions...start filling the room and strategically placed bookshelves (with books!), curtains, maybe a carpet and see how the room sounds as you do so.

If you are fortunate enough to have a dedicated listening room then you shall be deluged with advice from FMs.
If like most you have a room with multiple purposes including your music listening then, you can seek strategic advice on keeping the household happy (assuming you live with your family etc) while pursuing audio nirvana. Either way, don’t forget to enjoy the journey as the destination is a mirage...
Congratulations on your new house!

I discovered what I believed to be an echo was actually reverberation!!!
Here: https://www.diyvideostudio.com/why-does-an-empty-room-echo/

 

[Analogous]

There is a lot of wisdom available online and offline on the topic; This may help: https://usabilitygeek.com/improve-sound-understanding-room-acoustics/

 

[Vishram karande]

Use Acoustic foam for wall behind seating area, that will reduce noticeable echo. You can get acoustic foam from Amazon, there are many options

Acoustic foam will also give good decoration in living room

 

[NewBee2020]

As suggested by the above FM's the echo or reverb will tame down once you start furnish.
I had the same issues and being a dedicated room I was not able to completely furnish...The reflections are too bad due to an empty room,glass windows and tiled floor...I added a rug,thick carpet to the windows which solved 25-30% problem... As I guess being a living room yours shouldn't be a big problem...Once furnished the room calibration might work..The above video shared by @Analogous was very good learning.. Congratulations on the new house!!

 

[ISO]

Congratulations on the new house!!

Thank you

 

[Analogous]

Empty bottles make less noise!

This is slightly off topic, but could be of use to those building a new music room.

Noise can be significant reduced by embedding empty bottles in the walls.

Noise in a room can be significantly reduced by embedding empty bottles into walls — yes, really

Researchers have found that empty bottles are highly effective at capturing and neutralizing noise. Their solution could turn up in the offices of the future.

www.inputmag.com

 

[soundbuff]

My specific question has anyone used the Nankarrow neo kit soundproofing acoustic foam kit listed at the Aural Exchange .
Thanks in Advance

 

[flat_listener]

I have purchased new flat that have too much of echo compared to my thirty year old flat. I'm worried that if I do room calibration in new flat, room calibration algorithm will make sound flat.

My old flat uses old type of construction that uses thick walls made of bricks. Now flat has thin walls and made from cement blocks.

For as long as I can remember, we audiophiles believe that anything new require a break-in (burn-in) period and time to settle down to sound their best...

 

[Analogous]

For as long as I can remember, we audiophiles believe that anything new require a break-in (burn-in) period and time to settle down to sound their best...

Break in the new flat!!! I love the idea

 

[soundbuff]

Brilliant! I love that.

There you go: "Breaking in" my Room!

I relocated last month to my old home in Jaipur and am rattling in what is a fairly large space. The 'music room' is a resonant space, with marble floor and a window and very little furniture at my disposal.

 

[Analogous]

There you go: "Breaking in" my Room!

Looks like it’s evolving nicely.

The creative use of cardboard packing material as acoustic panels is...innovative!

“Functionality before form” makes sense in the era of the virus where social distance is a norm

I remember reading somewhere density changes the performance of acoustic panels. You could try stuffing them with cloth or more cardboard something?

 

[soundbuff]

Yes, I was wondering what to stuff them with? Rockwool would be an over kill for a stop gap arrangement.

The room is much less boomy now.

 

[Analogous]

The room is much less boomy now.

If it works well, You may be pioneering a new functional design aesthetic in room acoustic treatment