Room treatment unnecessary just slouch

[cjm80]

So I've just discovered in listening to my b&w 804d's that if I slouch in my seat so that my ears are below the top of the couch pretty much every aspect of the sound is improved. Soundstage is much more developed, treble and midrange clearer and bass richer and more authoritative. Due to the shape of my room i'm only a foot or so from the back wall and being a rental I can't hang anything.

I am truly amazed at the difference "hiding" from the rear reflections has made!

Try it

[Kevin P]

Put some throw pillows on top of the couch so you don't have to slouch. Then you can enjoy better sound and comfortable sitting too!

[madmac]

Yes, I've noticed that phenomenon as well. You can also raise your hands, cup them and hold them near and around your ears and see a similar change in sound. Geez.....us audiophiles eh??? We'll try any cockamaimy thing to get improved sound!!

[technodanvan]

Yes, I've noticed that phenomenon as well. You can also raise your hands, cup them and hold them near and around your ears and see a similar change in sound. Geez.....us audiophiles eh??? We'll try any cockamaimy thing to get improved sound!!

Hey, at least these methods are free!

[baniels]

These pillows work the best. Don't settle for less!

[Armbender]

These pillows work the best. Don't settle for less!

OMG! almost fell off my couch...thats retarded!

[cjm80]

I sense a business opportunity here - an audiophile hat with velvet lined "acoustic channels" hanging down around the ears, thus eliminating the need for room treatment. I'll probably make a few million out of this.

In all seriousness this has at least convinced me that without doubt the next thing I should be spending money on in my system is room treatmemt...

[Chris D]

I'm just choosing to gain weight and make myself into a bass trap.

[madmac]

@ Chris D........HILARIOUS !!! Hehehehe!!