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Creating the reflection-free zone

Creating the reflection-free zone

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Creating the reflection-free zone

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The key to improving the sound of just about any room is to create a reflection free zone, or RFZ. The RFZ absorbs the first reflections from the speakers so that you hear more of their direct sound. In order to determine the RFZ, sit in a listening position have a friend move a mirror along the right wall. Anywhere that you can see the reflection of either speaker, requires either wall treatment or an acoustic panel. Do the same for the left wall. It's advisable to treat a larger area than you can see with the mirror, so that you'll have freedom to move around without being outside of the RFZ. The ceiling is also part of the RFZ and must be treated as well. If you find it too difficult to slide a mirror around on the ceiling, an alternative is to attach a hand mirror to a broomstick with rubber bands. If the ceiling is still too difficult to spot with a mirror, you can either hang panels directly over you just at your listening position, or in approximately the same area as the…

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