If aesthetics did not matter?

Browntrout · « **on:** 25 Jun 2009, 03:55 pm »

If aethetics/comfort did not matter what would be the best floor covering for a listening room with wooden floor boards?

BobM · « **Reply #1 on:** 25 Jun 2009, 04:00 pm »

Probably covering the floor with GIK panels, but that's not terribly practical.

So I would suggest a large thick-pile good quality area rug with decent padding underneath, or good quality wall to wall carpeting. I think that retro shag carpeting look is coming back in style.

Bob

Big Red Machine · « **Reply #2 on:** 25 Jun 2009, 04:32 pm »

I would have a 3 foot square wood platform, maybe 4" thick maple, securely attached to the floor joists underneath for direct coupling the speakers to the most rigid structure I could. Same for the rack.

mfsoa · « **Reply #3 on:** 25 Jun 2009, 04:37 pm »

I've found that what's under the floor is of great importance.

If you can brace a suspended wood floor the payoff will be huge.

-Mike

Christof · « **Reply #4 on:** 26 Jun 2009, 03:07 am »

I would install Tatami mats....

Inside a good Tatami mat....

Ethan Winer · « **Reply #5 on:** 26 Jun 2009, 02:57 pm »

Quote from: Christof on 26 Jun 2009, 03:07 am

Inside a good Tatami mat.

Nice!

Browntrout · « **Reply #6 on:** 1 Jul 2009, 07:08 pm »

Thanks for the replies, I looked at those mats but must admit they are quite expensive for what they are.

Browntrout · « **Reply #7 on:** 18 Jul 2009, 04:28 pm »

I've found these...
http://www.advancedacoustics-uk.com/Problem_Solved/Acoustic_Floor_Tiles.html
so will make use of them on top of some sound insulating mat then place some carpet/rugs on top I think. Not too much money either for my samll room.