Gavin Haverstick of Auralex Acoustics
Auralex Acoustics is arguably the leading retail brand of acoustical products with a
“full service” offering of sound isolation, source isolation, absorption and
diffusion products. Servicing the
pro/project studio market, residential dedicated theater/media market, house of
worship and commercial markets, Auralex Acoustics offers professional product
application support via their room analysis form.
Gavin Haverstick is an Acoustical Engineer at Auralex. Gavin has designed acoustical treatments for literally thousands of spaces and he offered the following:
| Responder: Gavin Haverstick from Auralex | Answer ranking 1 - 5 |
| 1. Room design including sound isolation, room dimensions, and surface finishes? | 5 |
| 2. Use of acoustical reflection control devices such as absorption and diffusion panels? | 5 |
| 3. Use of acoustical low frequency control devices either passive or tuned? | 5 |
| 4. Acoustical measurements of the room actual or predicted? | 5 |
| 5. Acoustical coupling of speakers to surfaces, i.e mounting options (stands, in-wall, shelves, etc.)? | 5 |
| 6. Speaker positioning? | 4 |
| 7. Spatial response, meaning how the room responds at various positions not just a single location. | 5 |
| 8. Crossover adjustments. | 3 |
| 9. Phase response of speakers including subwoofer(s). | 4 |
| 10. DSP design: number of filter points, measurement points, etc… | 2 |
| 11. Aesthetics including surface finishes, furnishings and lighting? | ----- no reply |
| 12. Consumer demand for innovative acoustical treatment products? | 5 |
| 13. Consumer demand for innovative active room correction products? | 2 |
| 14. Use of specially trained room calibration specialists? | 5 |
| 15. Video Quality? | 2 |
| 16. End user expectation is similar to control room environment? | 5 |
| 17. End user expectation is similar to a commercial cinema? | 5 |
| 18. Dynamic range of content | 5 |
| 19. Changes in musical composition and sound effect elements in relation to the advances in residential theaters? | 5 |
| 20. Changes in surround mix techniques due to advances in residential theaters? | 5 |
With the rising popularity of high quality residential audio, there are a growing number of individuals who are searching for ways to optimize their setup. From speaker upgrades to high-quality cables, there seems to be an unlimited amount of options for ways to improve the sound quality of your space. The room itself should not be overlooked. The best equipment your money can buy will only be as good as the room that it is placed in. This is why acoustically treating your space can be one of the best decisions that you make during the creation of your dedicated theater, multi-purpose media room or listening room.
If the budget allows, it is best to contact an acoustical consultant to be involved in your project. The earlier you can get these professionals involved, the better your results will be. During the planning stages is typically the best time to contact a consultant. Numerous acoustical headaches can be alleviated by simply having professionals involved, who can make suggestions on how to improve the plans for a new space or how to alter the layout or structure of an existing space to best fit your goals for the room.
Gavin Haverstick
Acoustical Engineer
Regional Manager
Auralex Acoustics, Inc.
