From Skeptic to Super Fan: A Living Room Transformation
Tackling Bass and Bringing Back the Highs
We recently had a client who was struggling with a challenging acoustic environment. They had already spent countless hours moving their speakers around, trying to fix a sound that was too boomy and lacking clarity. They were skeptical that a professional acoustic treatment could make a difference, especially given the investment.
Here's how we turned their living room into a world-class listening space and changed their mind:
Initial Assessment & The Problem: The room suffered from excessive bass boom and poor high-frequency response, making for a muddy and unenjoyable listening experience. Our in-situ acoustic measurements pinpointed the exact issues.
Our Engineered Solution: We developed a comprehensive acoustic treatment plan. Notice the elegant bass absorption panels strategically placed in the front corners of the room. These are crucial for taming unruly low-end frequencies. To inject life back into the high frequencies and create a more expansive soundstage, we installed our beautiful Ekustik® Parametric Queen panels on the front wall, flanking the TV. Their unique wavy design isn't just visually striking; it's engineered to scatter sound waves effectively.
Targeted Frequency Control: Beyond the visible panels, we also integrated custom-tuned resonators on the side walls and the ceiling. These were specifically designed to absorb problematic frequencies around 120 Hz, further refining the bass response.
Turnkey Installation: Our dedicated Ekustik® installation crew handled everything on-site, providing a seamless, turnkey solution. From initial consultation and precise measurements to the manufacturing of custom panels and final installation, we manage the entire project.
The result is truly remarkable. The new design not only looks stunning with its clean lines and sophisticated panels, but it delivers a balanced, detailed, and immersive sound experience. This project perfectly showcases how Ekustik can manage complex acoustic challenges from start to finish, proving that technical acoustic solutions can be both effective and aesthetically pleasing.
“I’ll be honest, I was a bit of a skeptic. I spent so much time trying to fix my sound by moving my speakers, I wasn’t sure if anything could truly help. But the Ekustik team completely changed my mind.
The difference is night and day—it’s like I have a new pair of speakers. The bass is tight, the high frequencies are sparkling, and the soundstage is incredible. It’s an expensive investment, but it’s worth every penny.
I’m so proud of this space, I’ve been inviting all my friends over for listening sessions and they are just as blown away as I am.”
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Products used
Featuring advanced membrane technology, the handcrafted Woody Wavy is an elegant acoustic absorber engineered specifically to tame your room’s most challenging low frequencies. Its sophisticated wooden finish adds a touch of modern glamour to any studio or living space.
Key features:
Instantly absorbs low frequencies, eliminating boominess from your sound
Membrane technology is highly effective precisely between 40 Hz and 80 Hz
Built without mineral wool, ensuring your air remains free of micro-particles
Designed specifically for corner placement (bass trap), which is crucial for controlling standing waves
Features a luxurious, durable, and uniquely professional wooden finish
Save up to 20% when purchasing multiple units