Speaker Boundary Interference Response (SBIR)
Speaker Boundary Interference Response (SBIR) is one of the most important—and misunderstood—factors in room acoustics. For anyone setting up a home theater, listening room, or recording studio, knowing how speaker placement affects frequency response is critical to getting a clean,...
Room modes are resonances at specific frequencies inside a room, which are related to the room’s dimensions. There are three types of modes in a room: axial, tangential, and oblique. The axial modes are easiest to visualize since they rely...
Early reflection points, first reflection points, or “mirror point” are semi-technical terms used to describe a phenomenon common to all enclosed spaces no matter the size: direct sound from the loudspeakers will arrive at the listener’s ears before the reflected...
Mounting GIK Acoustics Products in Corners
This video contains simple instructions for mounting GIK Acoustics products in corners. This video is helpful if you choose to install the 242 Acoustic Panel, 244 Bass Trap or Monster Bass Trap in the corner. Measure from the ceiling and...
For those of you who are new to room acoustics, here’s an acoustic primer to help you get started. If you prefer, you can also dowload a printable PDF. Room Acoustics Primer Basics on Acoustics Let’s take a look at...