MAXIMIZE YOUR HIGH-END AUDIO WITH A DEDICATED LISTENING ROOM
If you have a spare room in your house that you’ve turned into a humble storage space, we have bigger ideas for how you can use that room. In fact, you’d be surprised what a high-end audio installation from Unlimited Integration can do to transform it.
Often, when we discuss converting spaces in Memorial, TX, homes, we focus on home theaters, leaving audiophiles feeling a little left out. But they deserve their own dedicated havens as well.
Fortunately, Unlimited Integration has a perfect solution to your unmet entertainment needs: a dedicated listening room that brings out the best of your favorite recordings! Keep reading to see what an effective listening room is and how to design the perfect one in your home.
WHAT ARE LISTENING ROOMS?
A listening room is a dedicated, immersive space for users to enjoy music. Usually, it involves a two-channel system with a left and right speaker, as well as a comfy sofa or chair to engage with your music. Imagine a personal sanctuary devoted to all your favorite music, to which you can retreat at any time.
Though listening rooms are ideal for a private reprieve to enjoy an album from beginning to end, they don’t have to be an isolated experience.
Some people have used their listening rooms for intimate wine parties, yoga, deep mental work, meditation and much more, so it can become a multi-purpose space.
WHY SHOULD YOU ADD A LISTENING ROOM?
Music lovers deserve a space to enjoy an immersive sonic experience without having to deal with distracting kids or shows going on in the background. A listening room provides a haven for them to do that in a room that’s been optimized to provide the best audio quality possible.
Especially when absorbed in the ideal acoustic environment with true high-quality formatting and minimal external distractions, music can minimize anxiety and elevate your health. Your favorite artists effectively reduce cortisol levels, physically leading to less stress.
According to Dr. Daniel Levitin, McGill University psychologist and author of the book “This Is Your Brain on Music,” “playing or listening to music "[increases] the body's production of the antibody immunoglobulin A and natural killer cells,” helping your body resist disease.
WHERE CAN YOU PUT ONE?
If you’re ready to see how you’d benefit from a dedicated listening space in your home, now it’s time to decide the most strategic place for us to set up your system.
We typically create a “sound triangle” to achieve the 2-channel effect: we generate that shape with high-performance standing loudspeaker to your right and left, and the tip of the triangle right behind your ears. For the ultimate quality, these systems are paired up with high-end amplifiers and source components to accomplish crisp, robust sound.
This shape gives you the complete, immersive experience that epitomizes a top-quality listening room. In some cases, it may be necessary to add some acoustic treatments to create a more even, broad soundstage for your favorite recordings.
For additional sound layers, we can incorporate surround sound capabilities with in-ceiling and in-wall equipment. Check out Stealth Acoustics Invisible speakers if you prefer streamlined tools that blend into the walls.
Generally, we look for a small enclosed room with a door that you can close behind you. We avoid spaces made from cinder block or other materials that don’t let sound resonate. Often, we find that small guest bedrooms, nurseries and walk-in closets serve this purpose well. Place a few finishing touches that make your listening room suit your needs, whether you want to add plants, customized furniture, artwork and more.
So, take a quick look around your house and identify any opportunities to turn that dusty space into a luxurious listening room, and let us know! Unlimited Integration can discuss every possibility with you during a no-hassle consultation, evaluate your audio needs and find equipment that will meet every need and preference.
Ready to enjoy your high-end audio in a space engineered just for your listening pleasure? Call us today at 832.857.0080 or contact us here. We look forward to assisting you!
on Wednesday, 12 June 2019.