Quiet isn’t a word that is often used when describing a great theater. To us, it’s one of the most important aspects of great sound. Most people euphemistically call it sound-proofing. That’s so you can have those late-night movie sessions without waking up the whole house. There’s much more to it than that. Quiet is...
Month: December 2017
QuestTrac Versus QuestAI Panels
One question I seem to get with every job is the difference between using raw treatments covered by fabric secured by QuestTrac versus pre-built upholstered panels. For those who don’t know what QuestTrac is allow me to explain. The picture shows a typical Lens System (QALS) install in full swing. The QuestTrac is attached to...
The Next Level
Designing a home theater can be as simple as deciding where the TV can be placed with a good view for everyone on the couch. However, our clients want more. They’ve usually studied the internet for advice and many even contemplate building the room themselves. The key though is the knowledge that small room acoustics...
Basic Acoustic Treatment Advice
The reality is, basic acoustics is like looking at the top of icebergs to plot a course for a submarine. There are lots of articles and forums that contain loads of advice, but so often the various experts tend to disagree with each other. I’d like to give a little basic advice here but please...