Room Analysis for Existing Rooms

Any room where audio speakers are placed becomes part of the system, and will ultimately dictate how the system as a whole will sound. For this reason, it is paramount that the components within the room are properly placed, and an effective treatment strategy be developed to artistically shape the sound we all desire. If these elements are not addressed, the result is a very poor audio presentation consisting of muddy bass, poor dialogue, and shrill highs.

The Room Analysis product available from Sound Advice, addresses these very issues. Using custom model data, we mathematically analyze your existing room layout and determine the best placement for seating and speakers as well as a custom treatment plan designed specifically for your room and budget.

This product is particularly focused for the DIY (Do-it-Yourself) client as it takes the guesswork of how to layout your room and devise an appropriate treatment strategy.

Cost for this service is substantially less than the competition you may see on AVS and other web forums and we provide more for your money!

What is provided in the plan?

All drawings will consist of professional CAD drawings depicting floor plan and side elevation layouts.

- Speaker placement.
- Subwoofer placement.
- Seating placement.
- Riser and stage height calculations.
- Screen size and placement.
- Treatment strategy and placement.
- Detailed listing of specialized products.
- Graphical model output.
- Two hours of onsite or over the phone consult time.

Anyone not actively engaged in the day to day AV industry, design and implementation of a quality home theater can be a difficult and confusing process. I found my pursuit to be a moving target and each solution to one problem developed another.

I have read books on sound reproduction, and have read many website forums none of which helped to fully understand and grasp the material. I began to realize the magnitude of my ignorance the more I learned.

I decided to look for someone more experienced and skilled than myself to help me achieve my goal of a quality DIY sounding theater. After evaluating my options I decided the best value and guidance for my theater layout and acoustic performance would be through Sound Advice.

I am very impressed! Along with the typical layout (speakers, screen, seating, treatment, etc.) some tips for design options were presented to my unique scenario to help move me in the right direction. I found Sound Advice to be a conscientious contributor toward my theater who seemed to genuinely care that my results meet a high standard. They went beyond what was expected! I will soon implement their plan, and gratefully use some of their design recommendations.

I finally feel prepared to move forward with confidence and wished I had enlisted their services earlier. If you are on the fence, get off and get in touch with Sound Advice! You will save time and aggravation and still be able to incorporate your own personal touch.

D. Caldell
AVS Forum