So honoured to have my new record included here! All the best with your new music room ventures. Emily
@MelindaMurphy
2 ай бұрын
Wow! I'm so honored to hear from you. Your record is terrific. Best wishes to you that it's a huge success. You deserve it. ♥️🤗
@edosborne8324
3 ай бұрын
RE: acoustic treatment. Get your speakers and listening position in place, then do treatment step by step. That way you’ll hear what each step does and won’t inadvertently over damp your room. Some thoughts (depending upon your room characteristics): A rug on the floor…if you buy a “stock” rug (vs $$$), get a thick one with an open weave backing. Most have a tight or rubber or plastic which are not acoustically transparent and will reflect sound back up. Put a thick (I use ⅝ “) acoustic felt underneath rug. Inexpensive. ** Diffusers don’t work in a smallish room: not enough space. ** Absorption panels: start with L/R wall reflection points and behind your LP ( especially if you sit close to a wall) ** bass traps may help but I can’t make general recommendations. Now spend time listening before anymore treatment. Note: several smaller absorption panels with space between them work better acoustically than the same area covered completely with one large panel. Good luck and go slow. Room treatment is science and art and each room and listener preferences are different.
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Great tips! I will keep what you said in mind when shopping for area rugs. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
@kevinjeffers8056
2 ай бұрын
GIK acoustics is most reasonable price treatment and they perform free room analysis
@TerenceRidgway
3 ай бұрын
Hi Melinda, it's lovely to see you again. My number one priority in your music room would be to place you Rega P8 turntable on a wall mounted isolation platform, to remove any vibrations produced from the flooring being picked up by your cartridge. I hope that you find this helpful. Take care.
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
I agree. That's a great idea. Thank you very much. 🤗♥️
@grantpate1932
3 ай бұрын
Excited to see the new room when it is ready, congrats on entering into this new chapter of your life !
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
It's definitely going to be a new chapter. Thank you for the encouragement. ♥️🤗 Take care.
@irashapiro9189
2 ай бұрын
Glad to see you're back doing videos. I always enjoy them. You already have a lot of excellent suggestions for room treatment. Plants and bookcases with random sized books make good inexpensive diffusers. For speaker setup, PS Audio has a great book called "The Stereo" for instructions on setting up your speakers. It comes with an accompanying CD or LP that has numerous tracks for finding the best listening position and speaker placement for great soundstage and imaging. I found it very helpful and easy to use. Good luck on your endeavor. I know It will be a lot of fun.
@MelindaMurphy
2 ай бұрын
Thank you. I will have to look into that book. ♥️🤗 I appreciate the kind words. Take care.
@ralphbolton4865
3 ай бұрын
Hi Melinda, One suggestion : I recommend having enough outlets and a dedicated circuit for your equipment. Lots of work, but lots of fun. All the best to you and your husband!
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the suggestion. You're right. 🤗♥️ I appreciate the kind words. Take care.
@jeffcampanale3540
2 ай бұрын
So cool. I can't wait to see your post showing your journey on creating your listening room. Love the retro couch idea.
@MelindaMurphy
2 ай бұрын
I'm so ready to have a music room as well. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
@TheGuitologist
4 күн бұрын
I cannot recall where you said you were from. I grew up in Western Kentucky, live in Louisville now. I enjoy your content. Fun stuff. You need bass traps in the upper corners of the room and/or in the corners of the room. The back of the room particularly needs to have sound absorption material, so sounds don't reflect back too much. Some of that echo is good, but not a lot. In a room that size, know that the size of the speakers will be a consideration. If you want to fill it with bass, it'll need some power.
@MelindaMurphy
4 күн бұрын
I appreciate the feedback. I'm definitely going to work on room treatments and ways to improve the sound. 🤗 I was born and raised in Indiana and lived in Owensboro until we recently moved to Florida. Louisville is awesome. I enjoy Florida but I do miss Kentucky sometimes. Thank you and take care. 🤗❤️
@BrianKeane-gh6fg
Ай бұрын
Melinda, I have built 2 music rooms basically from scratch. I was able to get nice acoustic panels at a reasonable price from GIK Acoustic in Georgia. The panels look great and perform as expected. I have been extremely happy with all the panels I purchased from them. They also have several styles and colors.
@retromediaguy
3 ай бұрын
Glad to have ya back! Looking forward to seeing the new music room! It's super fun to design from scratch and build it up the way you want. You should be very excited..
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
We're overwhelmed by all of the work but we are also very excited. Thank you for the encouragement. ♥️🤗 Take care.
@lydiapawlak8564
3 ай бұрын
rectangular room is good. When you come into the room, speakers should be along the left wall. Couch in 2/3 deep in the room leaving ample room behind couch. then, wall acoustic foam pieces deco on side walls, deco bass traps in corners... I know expensive, but you can find some used. I used memory foam 24"x48" painted with latex paint and worked great! Just don't touch them after. Heavy theatre drapes I bought some as they are also called blackout drapes will be your friend. Keep equipment rack not too high off the ground and interfer with imaging. May need to build a new low equipment rack, like 60"x12"x16" deep. Mounting wall mounted isolation turntable platform is a good idea..... good luck!😀
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the advice. I agree that having a wall mounted turntable platform would be great. Take care. ♥️🤗
@lostandfoundsounds
2 ай бұрын
I bought two pair of diffusion/absorption panels from GIK Acoustics to use behind my electrostatic speakers--they were recommended as absorbing all the rear output would make them sound worse than having no treatment at all. Similarly, a room with too much absorption is just as bad as a room with too little, but many of us have shelving with books, records, etc. that act perfectly to diffuse the sound. I agree with others--add what you think you need, little by little, adding something only when needed. One thing you may also notice in an enclosed space is that the bass will be very uneven--absent for some notes, and too boomy for others. That would call for bass traps in the corners--the bass tends to collect in corners of a room, and having that energy absorbed in the vertical corners can be helpful. That is the one thing I need for my family room at the moment, yet I have shelving in the way that prevents it. I wish I had kept the corners clear, about two feet in each direction, as that's the space larger traps need. Also, here's a tip that is often forgotten. If you decide on using a coffee table, either use a blanket or cloth on top of it, or make sure it is covered in a lot of "stuff" (diffraction, again). A flat, empty coffee table between the listening area and the speakers is a large reflecting surface that can throw off the imaging. My last recommendation? Heed the words of acousticians, and use speaker and seating placement, and room treatments, to get your sound dialed in. Avoid room correction. What happens with room correction is that you "fix" the sound in only one single listening position, and throw off your response everywhere else in the room. And if bass is being corrected, you risk overdriving your amplifiers as it tries to correct missing bass. At AXPONA several years ago, acoustician Bob Hodas (you can find him and his tips via Google) put on a one-hour presentation about just the sort of things you are going through now with your new room, and those were basically his recommendations. We can never have a "perfect" room but if we minimize a room's problems with placement and room treatments, we're way ahead of the game. 👍 BTW, GIK Acoustics does offer some DIY materials, including the cloth. Still a little expensive though, but not as bad as buying the completed panels. (I'm glad I bought my panels pre-COVID as they are much higher now.)
@MelindaMurphy
2 ай бұрын
Great tips. Several people have recommended GIK Acoustics so I will have to look into that company. I agree that doing too much can hurt more than help. A friend of mine warned me about someone that spent several thousands on room treatments and the sound improved once some were removed. 😳 I appreciate the advice on the coffee table as well. I will be very careful as I make my selections. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
@colanitower
3 ай бұрын
Awesome room to fill with music, you're so lucky. It will be fun! Plants in it will be a nice touch. I have that too. I have also a 'rule' of no plants near equipment because sooner or later a little accident of giving water to not just the plants is going to happen. So, to bend my own rule, the loudspeakers have artificial plants on them, making the big towers look less imposing. Artificial plants can be so good nowadays that visitors have to look twice to realize that the ones on top of the speaker towers are not real 😊
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
My plants will not be too close to my equipment. You make an excellent point about the water. I won't have near as many as that picture shows. Lol. Thank you very much. 🤗♥️
@douglasweston126
2 ай бұрын
Hi Melinda - good luck with the music room. So much advice, so many different ideas. Personally one step at a time - get your turntable and speakers positioned, put in your album storage shelfing etc etc you may find you dont need an awful lot of acoustic treatments. I have floor to ceiling CD shelfing, I have book cases full of music books etc etc etc. AND dont forget, most importantly, and as "Mazzy" says - "Its the music stupid" !! Good luck with it. Cheers Doug (from down under)
@MelindaMurphy
2 ай бұрын
I agree with everything you are saying. I will put the essentials in first and see what is needed after that. One step at a time. It is all about the music. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
@alanjacobs9216
2 ай бұрын
Exciting times for you and your system! Personally, I would get your system set up in the position you want and then get everything isolated to the best level. Recently, I've been upgrading to Stack Audio AUVA isolation pucks and speaker feet. They are based in the UK but deliver Worldwide. You'll find a few KZitem videos about them. I've never experienced such a single improvement in overall sound quality and pure listening joy than when I started using their products. They are a little expensive but you'll have them for a long time. I don't recommend wall-mounted turntable platforms - It's better to keep your system isolated from the fabric of your house. Once your system is set up, then play around with rugs, furnishings, plants, wall hangings, the height of your seating, the humidity of your room, the positioning of cats and dogs......hahaha!
@MelindaMurphy
2 ай бұрын
Lol. Just one dog here. ♥️🤗 I agree with you that I need to place the essentials in the room first and then decide what it might need from there. Thank you and take care.
@richardgarrison6806
3 ай бұрын
Glad to see you back. Have missed you on You Tube. I hope the rest of your move to Florida goes well and you get your music room sounding amazing .
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words. I really appreciate it. 🤗♥️ Take care.
@TRamone01
3 ай бұрын
Nice to hear Jason Isbell mentioned. I like Amanda Shires too. My daughter bought a house in WA and will move the first of July. It's really exciting. Thanks for taking the time to make the video!
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Best wishes for your daughter. That sounds very exciting. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
@TheTomryan123
3 ай бұрын
Yay! She's back! Yes, area rugs are absolutely needed. I know the style today is thin material for these rugs, but try to get thick ones for the music room.
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! That's a great recommendation that I haven't put a lot of thought into yet. I appreciate the tip. Have a great weekend. ♥️🤗
@wickedexile4531
3 ай бұрын
One tip. Natural fibers on as many items. Cotton silk wool wood etc. they sound good. Stay away from plastic and synthetic textiles. Good luck
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the great advice. Take care. ♥️🤗
@donw3912
3 ай бұрын
It is great seeing you do another video amidst the chaos of moving and all that goes with that adventure. That floor in your new room is nice but as you said a bit dark. it's too bad it couldn't be taken up and donated to some place like Habitat For Humanity...just a though vs paying to dump it. As for the sound absorbing...area rugs are perfect as it allows you to change the decor down the road as you wish. As for things to use one inexpensive thing might be acoustic ceiling tiles and wrap them in some fabric that you like...a neat way to put a different look on the walls too. It is great seeing you on here again Melinda and I hope things going forward for you guys is as smooth as glass as it's rough enough in moving etc dealing with the money flying out the window for this that and the other. I can't wait to see the end result as i am sure it will be amazing!! Safe travels to you all🙂
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Hopefully, the kitchen appliances will be donated to someone that could use them. ♥️ The floors are nice but I'm looking forward to having one continuous one. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
@vikingbrace
2 ай бұрын
Sounds like you are going to have an amazing music room. I hope it all works out well and doesn’t take too awful long to get done. Every idea I had about the room, you ended up saying in the video lol. Of course, me giving you tips on sound in a music room would be like a young Jedi trying to tell Darth Vader how to use the Force.
@MelindaMurphy
2 ай бұрын
Not at all. You would probably give me amazing advice. I have a lot to learn. I'm very excited about my new music room and I can't wait until we move. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
@LarryHoyt
3 ай бұрын
Welcome back young lady! I noticed just one window for natural lighting in your new music room? Anyway to bust out the wall and place a matching window equidistant to the other one? Just to get some extra natural lighting? My brother and I just spent 60 grand or so updating my elderly mothers 2700 Sq ft. two story home in Fountain Valley, Orange County, CA. So much work, hope you and Phillip have a good contractor to do your renovations. Your smart to lighten the floors, replace the baseboards, put lots of area rugs, etc. Sounds like you're doing everything right. Thanks for getting back to us, we all miss you greatly!❤❤ P.S., picked up Seal's 30th Anniversary LP and Diana Krall's 'Live in Paris' lp!
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your new finds. The Seal album is in huge demand so it's so nice to finally put it out on vinyl. ♥️🤗 At some point we will probably replace the windows. I would love to add some for more light in that room. There are two windows but one of them doesn't really bring in additional light. The flooring is going to be light and bright with a coastal feel. I'm excited to see it when it's done. California real estate is extremely valuable so what you're doing is a great investment. 🥰 Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
@raggeragnar
3 ай бұрын
Hello Melinda! Great to have you back. Your plans sounds great (no pun intended) for you music room , with couch , plants and other stuff. Any updates about your jukebox ? We really hope it’ll be resolvable. Yesterday I took Annette to see Europe play on an outdoor festival. It’s one of her favourite bands. I especially enjoyed seeing the look in her eyes and hearing her sing along thru the whole gig. Also ; I’ve FINALLY got my hands on a copy of Led Zeppelin’s Celebration day 3Lp box. To make it a tripple-whammy would be to hear that the jukebox will be in that music room. Take care. A&R
@MelindaMurphy
2 ай бұрын
Oh wow! I'm so happy for your wife. It's a wonderful feeling to experience a band you love playing a favorite song. ♥️ Congrats on finding that Led Zeppelin box set. 🔥 My husband has decided to hire professional movers and he told them we are moving a jukebox. We are going to give it a try. Let's hope professionals can get it up the stairs. 🤗 Thank you and take care.
@212asterix
3 ай бұрын
Would you consider DIRAC ROOM CORRECTION ? .. Great to have you back ! .. All your viewers will as excited as you to see how the new room turns out .. David
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
I would have to look into Dirac Room Correction. Thank you for the suggestion and for the kind words. Take care. ♥️🤗
@robertorivera1778
2 ай бұрын
Good to have you back. It’s really admirable that you sacrificed so much to be close to your daughter, as I always say family is the most precious thing in life. Great choice you made. On to your predicament first thing first. Get a couple of tube traps for the corners behind your speakers, they will reduce and control unwanted bass frequencies that can mar the low end response of your speakers. Then use diffusers on the front wall between the speakers and absorbing panels on the back wall behind your listening position. Both of this type of panels can be had for not much money and look great if you do not go overboard in their application. There are absorbing panels that are also diffusers (the ones I use) that also are somewhat decorative and come in a myriad of designs. I know you use REL subwoofers, try placing the RELs along the side walls (one on each side) facing towards your listening seat or couch. This will help counteract any standing waves, dips or spikes in frequency response making the low frequencies more smooth, deep and balanced. Of course you will have to work a little moving the woofers forward or backwards towards the wall behind them. I hope this tips will give you the good sound you deserve. Happy listening 🎉😊
@MelindaMurphy
2 ай бұрын
You've given me a lot to think about. I appreciate all of the suggestions. Thank you so much. 😀 Our daughter wants us to be close by and she didn't have to make a very strong argument. I agree that family is so precious. ♥️ Take care.
@OldGuyHifi
2 ай бұрын
Good luck with the new room and the move. Best wishes.
@MelindaMurphy
2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. ♥️🤗
@map856
3 ай бұрын
Welcome back Melinda, lovely to see you again on your channel. It’s very kind of you to put in the time knowing just how busy you are while you move house and renovate your new home. It’s wonderful to see you so excited about your new music room which I’m sure you’ll be very proud of. As a lucky owner of a dedicated music room I can promise you that it’s an investment you won’t regret. I think all the ideas you mentioned about room treatment have merit, however, I wish to offer one tip. Don’t go overboard with damping. Too much damping can kill the feel of the music, making it sound flat and lifeless. Listen to how it all sounds after you’ve moved all your sound equipment, record racks and furniture in, then introduce acoustic treatment gradually as required until you achieve a sound you’re happy with. Best wishes and good luck! Martin
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words. It was great to be able to make a video again. 🤗 I agree that doing too much can do more harm than good. I will keep that in mind. Have a wonderful weekend. ♥️
@papabear1417
3 ай бұрын
Be true to yourself Melinda. Forget acoustic panels. Soft furnishings and curtains will suffice. No experts. You still need some liveness to the room. Set up the furniture first, position the hifi and listen. The room acoustics will be new. Take time to notice the sweet spots. Different room, different sound.
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words. The expert happens to be a good friend and he also believes like you do that less (can be) more. I am really looking forward to putting my personality in the room. It's going to be great. ♥️🤗 Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
@PhilipEaton-pp1by
3 ай бұрын
nice music room glad you are back missed your videos and still keep a look out for some rainbow
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
I have only been able to go to one record store lately and unfortunately they didn't have any Rainbow albums. I'll eventually find one. ♥️🤗 Thank you and have a wonderful weekend.
@ingolfkolsch8954
2 ай бұрын
Melinda, it will be fantastic, I‘m sure. Greetings from Cologne in Germany😊
@MelindaMurphy
2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. ♥️🤗 Greetings!
@BarakaPDub
2 ай бұрын
While they are not the best in the market, I like panels which are disguised. The Audimute ones feature printable artwork. So fun that you get to start a room from scratch.
@MelindaMurphy
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! It's going to be so much fun. I can't wait to have my very own record room. It's so great to hear from you. Take care. 🤗♥️
@williamcampbell3868
3 ай бұрын
Hello Ms. Melinda! It is good seeing you again. Congratulations on the new house and location. When I retire I may move there, but then again I might actually end up missing the snow hear in Baltimore (which this 64 year old Black man can't stand too much of!). Recently I purchased a pre-owned Sota Sapphire turntable after enjoying my Sota Comet for 30 years. It was kinda melancholic leaving the Comet and revelatory with the Sapphire. I've been sold on inner suspension turntables. I haven't played cd's in weeks! Just a update in my audiophile world. Congratulations again to you and your family. I'll see you later.😊👍
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Congratulations on your recent purchase. I hope it brings much joy to you.🤗 I love the sunshine and I also like the snow. I'm sure I will miss it occasionally. It's a bittersweet move but we will be near our daughter and my favorite beach. For that, I'm grateful. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
@kieronkelly959
3 ай бұрын
Hi Melinda. I recently put an extra underlay under the rug in my music room. Made a big difference in damping sound. And cheap too👍
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
That's great! I will keep that in mind. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
@vinylwood
2 ай бұрын
Nice to see u back and enjoying your move lol. The new music room is good to have dark or at least just a few windows for less sunlight. I know that sounds odd but u now have a chance to install track / spot lighting which u can focus onto your Turntable and audio equipment. Windows also are not good for sound bouncing and changing pitch. Acoustic panels would be great but cheaper is using cork. Cork wall sheets looks good and dampens sound. Throw rugs are a must on any hardwood floors.
@MelindaMurphy
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the wonderful advice. Great ideas. ♥️🤗 Take care.
@RUfromthe40s
3 ай бұрын
i bought my last home some 6 years ago and had to restore some parts and redecorate and paint all and also change the electric system ,water pipes (were still made of lead) but last year all ended and well also my sons and daughters also grandsons and grandaughters have their homes but still some spend a lot of time here with me mostly the girls and enjoy listening music with me , because i have 6 rooms to spare i have now two huge listening rooms but also have systems in the tv room , living room, main dining room and garage, a 40 cars garage as my other hobby either than hi-fi are old cars ,the house was built originally in 1904 the one before was built in the 40´s so i only buy old houses they are well built and no need for AC in everyroom they are fresh inside and was so well built that was all original , it as the original electric switches and wires that were protected not by rubber but with a type of cloth and the swithes look like those old and huge ones in factorys with a wooden handle and two metal rules type and in tiny size to light up at night the ceiling lights, in the garage i left a part with old copnections only because it looks cool , but spens a fortune buying the house and doble restoring it and make it at my own taste in total cost me 2.000.000€ and with work paid at reduced prices, and the house belonged to a friend of mine ,his family house that had still a painting of a 1700´s family guy, the reason why the all house didn´t fall was because the structure was all in wood taken from Africa the huge wooden beams they don´t get destroyd by rain ,humidity if one knocks the wood it will feel like rock and some engeniers get their knucles hurt by hiting it with too much strenght, no one knows what type iof wood is that there are no records about where in Africa it came from or other similar to compare with, but all his great and my last wife is also happy ,it as been with me since i was 50 and have a daughter with her that is younger than my grandsons, before i had 5 the first was in 72 when my oldest son was born, his 52 now and also enjoys cars ,bikes and hi-fi , my older wifes are all friends of eachother and have me as a friend and only two didn´t had a son or daughter from me but they took care of my older sons and daughters, only 5 not that many one for each decade, now i can seat and listen to my favorite records and have been recording to minidisc or cassette that were stoped since mid 90´s and now i´m adicted again in making compilations ,since i re-started in 2017 (late setember of that year) i´ve recorded 180 cassettes from my records cds or reels most of them are TDK sa-x and sony UX-pro also maxell UR from 84 and tdk AR from 92 ,got all for free when they were going to incenerate all in a big warehouse, smme thousands of cassettes and also minidiscs all TDK, reels i´ve been recording them also since 2021, hope you and your family will enjoy and be happy in your new home ,it´s hard but when it´s done it´s like a breathe of fresh air, and some strange feeling of having a lot of time to spare against years of working everyday, i can also say that i bought last december my last hifi system started to buy components for it in 2019 ,it´s a Magnat receiver with all modern features and some power with tubes pre-amplification also bought for chance when in a store in the south of Spain found a magnat cd player the same colour and with the tubes seen from outside from 2016(tube pre-amplified) as the receiver also magnat speakers the transpull 1500, the receiver is a MA900 also a akai open reel deck a GX-4000D, a Rega P10 with a cartridge from Hana, the Umami red (can buy them cheap) and a nakamichi 700ZXL i had restored for cassettes, have a extra cassette deck a CT-91a from Pioneer, had to conect a tape monitor multiplyer from akai as the receiver only as one output for recording,have also spotify and tidal for lazy days(when i want to seat and listen to whatever i like without having to search for it) the receiver already as a multimedia player but i had already bought a prestige node II or similar, sorryb for the long coment but i think it cames with age ,about cassette compilations , when i played them at night after having diner, i hear those songs and make me remenber and see like if it was yesterday when i was hearing those songs new this camping in the summer also remenber girls i knew that if it wasn´t for the music they wouldn´t come to my mind, i had the luck of living in a time when there was more youth in all europe. The best beaches in atlantic coast were untoutched by human hand only hundreds of young people from several countries and portuguese maybe me and some friends girls or boys ,there were litle vilages were there were fisherman so at night only fish grilled caught that afternoon or that day earlier with salad and wine Rosé (it as sparkles) and a bit sweet also bread made all afternoons at 5 o´clock ,like they don´t make it anymore and the tables were made from old wood and beanches also forget when you wanted there were sweet water falls to the beach if you wanted to take the salt from your skin, i refer to this because if it weren´t for the cassettes i wouldn´t remenber those days so specific and clear, sometimes we used to camp on the beach or under the trees near the beach, i used to drive when i was 18 a Mercedes 280S from 1968 i used to fill it with people and friends i´ve just had met that year ,and when needing to go to a near but 60 kms place (1 mile=1.6 km´s) i would drive with 12 to 15 people in the car this without tar roads, the trunk would be full of people and always opened, that´s why i listen to music everyday to remenber what i will never live again what is surprising is that most of the beaches are still in the same place(dah!)untouched by human hands and empty , but some friends i´ve met when 16 or 18 years old after retired some came to live near me mainly from deutschland and netherlands it´s always sunny all year around ,they said and were tired of living in a grey world, today i know young men and women and all are so prud or pudic ,at the time everybody was naked most of the day at night it was cold and we dressed ourselves, but no feeling of shame or complexes it was natural and i think you know there are more women than men, at the time also, i feel like we had paradise and lived it till we were old, again sorry and good luck to you and yours in your new place, hope everything runs good and confortable with the changes
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Wow! You have quite a wonderful home. It's awesome to have two listening rooms. I will have my listening room and we will also have a place to watch movies. I'm jealous of your garage. 😄 It sounds like you have a large family and it's great that they have a place to go and enjoy with you. 🤗♥️ Thank you and have a great weekend.
@RUfromthe40s
3 ай бұрын
@@MelindaMurphy thank you ,i´m going on holidays to the beach tomorrow but to a home near the beach with my old mother to my uncle her brother the next two weeks than me and my wife ,son , grandsons and grandaughters will go after, more two weeks to a camping that seems more like an hotel near the beaches i used to go when younger, All the best for you and your family in this new adventure in other city ,hope everything turns out perfect
@antwanalston4572
3 ай бұрын
I am so happy you are back on KZitem I be waiting to see your new home on video take your time I know is a lot of work moving into a new home and to fix up a new home as well Florida is the new home for Melinda. So happy to hear from you and I will be waiting how your music room will be like congratulations on your new home I hope you ride around to see if they got a record shop places to go to in Florida to buy vinyl records. Happy to hear from you soon take care and have a blessed Thursday peace love and music forever and also one thing I just buy a new record player this month I am so happy right now and I'm enjoying it like a kid in a candy store is a Crossley brand
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words. 🤗♥️ I really appreciate it. Take care.
@jaimebruton2822
3 ай бұрын
Hi Melinda. Love your videos! Can you create a video where you talk about your vinyl storage furniture. Also, What brand is your equipment stand that your nice Rega sits on? Thanks and good luck on your move!
@MelindaMurphy
2 ай бұрын
It's called Line Phono but I'm not sure we would buy one again. My husband wishes we had something a little more sturdy. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
@louismartinez7387
3 ай бұрын
Good to see you back on KZitem Melinda...we miss you!!. Wow, I'm really excited for you and the creation of your new music room. I really, really like the idea of a vintage couch...that is so unique...very cool indeed!! Can't wait to see the finished product...and best of luck with the move
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. I can't wait to see my music room either. It's going to be so much fun. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
@charlesf2804
3 ай бұрын
The best to you on the new music room. I'm hoping there will be more than one option for speaker placement, as that can make a real difference. I don't get everything my speakers have to offer because I have only one placement option, which negates the holographic imaging I heard at the audition. The image, though wide, has little front-to-back depth; unfortunate, but If I'm truly listening to the music and not the sound it's less of a bother. Be sure your speakers can breathe! Good to see you again and as your usual pleasent self. You seem to be handling the moving process well; I applaud that, and like everyone else, will be interested to see the new music room when it's up and running.
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Speaker placement is so incredibly important. I will be sure and put them in the optimum spot. ♥️ Thank you for the kind words. Moving is very overwhelming. I'm ready to put it all behind me. Take care. ♥️🤗
@tbates860
2 ай бұрын
Congratulations Melinda 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@MelindaMurphy
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🤗♥️
@jazzpunk
2 ай бұрын
Love the Sonny Clark artwork!
@MelindaMurphy
2 ай бұрын
Thank you. Me too. ♥️🤗
@66drog
3 ай бұрын
The Atlantic 75th anniversary series is so good. Foreigner, Hall and Oates, STP, Yes..all killers. I just ordered INXS . I wish you well at your new place.
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
I have bought some of them and will definitely pick up the INX. That should be an awesome release. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
@louisperlman8030
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the Live on Mountain Stage recommendation. Live performances are a great alternative to hearing songs over and over again.
@MelindaMurphy
2 ай бұрын
It's a great album. ♥️ We really enjoy it. Thank you and take care. 🤗
@danielbrodowski8446
3 ай бұрын
Hey Melinda glad to see again I've missed you over the weeks but hey you gotta do what you gotta do I wish you and your family all the best. Luv you
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. I will be so happy to get back to a normal video schedule. I can't wait to be in my new music room for good. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
@drumvc8060
3 ай бұрын
Hi Melinda, all the best for your move, and for the exciting music room project. I have recently moved myself and have a similar project starting early next year, for me; my biggest concern/challenge is finding the right speaker for the space. Good problems to have 🙂 Great to see you back, thanks for the streams.
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
I hope you find the perfect speakers for you. 🤗♥️ I'm looking forward to putting the move behind me. Thank you and take care.
@drumvc8060
3 ай бұрын
@@MelindaMurphy Thank you, you too - good luck with all the boxes 🙂
@mikesgotthespins5894
3 ай бұрын
In my opinion there is no debate, you always make great videos! Glad to hear the move is going well, having to paint all the rooms reminds me of a saying I learned from painters back in the 80's, they used to say, "It's a small world, but I wouldn't want to have to paint it" Welcome back, have a great week.
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Lol. That's funny. Our painters have a huge job ahead of them. It's going to feel like a new house when they are done. ♥️🤗 Thank you so much for the kind words. Take care.
@ronaldweed6103
3 ай бұрын
Welcome back. Looking forward to seeing you soon,especially your listening room.
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
I'm really looking forward to it as well. Thank you and take care.♥️🤗
@RobinKay75
2 ай бұрын
Hi, Melinda! Congrats on the new house and new music room! I just bought a forever home here in Indiana 2 months ago, and I know what you are going through right now. 😅 It's exciting, though, and I hope you enjoy the process of making your music room/entire house match your style. 😊 Sound proof panels are definitely what I would recommend. I, myself, am still working on my music room. I love that you are adding plants and your art. It's super important to make a space that promotes high vibes!
@MelindaMurphy
2 ай бұрын
Congratulations on finding your forever home. Moving is so much work but it's also very rewarding. ♥️ I definitely want to create a very happy space for my music room. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
@billphelps5611
3 ай бұрын
I'm excited to see your new room set up! I figured you have been busy lately....hope the move goes smooth for you and Philip! Take care!
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
We've been extremely busy but also very excited about the future and I am so excited my new music room. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
@mikecoffee100
3 ай бұрын
uuuu can't waiiit am excited for sure. Thank You for the update and looking forward to the new adventure . oh am getting the Surrealastic Pillow mo fi 45 version June 28 2024
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
That's an awesome MoFi. They made that album sound so much better. ♥️ Enjoy!
@krwd
3 ай бұрын
Nice thing about area rugs, they are not terribly expensive and it they get stained can be replaced i see you have a dog too, they have accidents of course the other purpose to kill echo i would look at rockwool sound panels you can buy rockwool panels and acoustic fabric to cover and 1/4 plywood to mount it to. works really well hope you have fun with it Melinda 😊
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
I'm hoping our dog Lucy will hang out with me in the new music room. Area rugs will be a must. Thank you very much. 🤗♥️
@Derffee
2 ай бұрын
Try using a solid oak flooring will help with acoustics. Also if you can you’re plug socket you’re using for your system trying to get it on a single loop. For curtains try using crush velvet as this has the best for sounding also you could put tapestries on the wall will help another idea is you can put curtains up where is not the window and you can adjust the curtains to change acoustics in the room
@MelindaMurphy
2 ай бұрын
Oh wow! Great suggestions. There's so much to think about. I like the idea of crushed velvet curtains. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
@paavoviuhko7250
3 ай бұрын
I am feeling your excitement. Good to see you sharing again. So many connections in this one. That Mountain album looks interesting. I listen to Outlaw Country so I am used to hearing a lot of Tyler Childers. I love his music. Also, I used to watch Lance Armstrong in the Tour De France at the time my mother was in her last days. Lance was my relief in the evenings after the anxieties of the day. And recently I got in the mood for connecting with some of the music that I heard in my early university years. Chicago II was the first album I danced to (I was a late bloomer). Moody Blues Every Good Boy Deserves Favor I heard constantly. And anything Bob Dylan was doing around 1970 is strongly attractive to me. Best wishes to you on all your projects.
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
What great artists to listen to and think back on old times. ♥️ What Lance did was wrong but I'm glad that watching him helped you through such a terrible time. I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you and take care.
@ptg01
3 ай бұрын
So nice to hear about your upcoming new life in the Sunshine State ! Looking forward to more updates / work in progress !
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. 🤗♥️
@francescotenti193
3 ай бұрын
Good to see you back in action and the very best of good luck going through the final move and all of the upgrades of your new home. I love the shirt you're wearing, proudly displaying the American Flag and I hope it's a good omen to Make America Great Again.
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. I'm so excited for the move. I appreciate your kind words. Take care. 🤗♥️
@glennandadriansrocktalk
3 ай бұрын
Hi Melinda, love the way you're planning out your music room for the most effective sound containment/dampening - you're actually inspiring me to look at my own listening room and make a few changes. Good luck with the move, thanks for the update! - Glenn
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. I'm looking forward to having a wonderful records room. ♥️ This will be a fun journey. Take care.
@mlblue5355
3 ай бұрын
I bet the music room is going to be great! Like you said, the area rugs will really help. Have one between you and the speakers. I like your ideas with including plants in the room. Most importantly, have fun and make the room your own!
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! I won't go crazy with the plants. Lol. I'll probably just put a couple in the room. It will be fun and I'm looking forward to the move. Have a great weekend. 🤗♥️
@Rick_Schott
3 ай бұрын
Good luck with the move!
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! ♥️🤗
@richardwhite2344
3 ай бұрын
Hi Melinda, so great to see you again and I missed you too on KZitem. I don't really have a designated music room in my home. Actualy it is spread out in two rooms in my house, but someday I hope to do that. I wish I could suggest more to you, the only thing is, which you probably know already is the sound will be better on your stereo system if you can have your speakers at least 6-8 feet apart. If they are closer then that you get as much of a soundstage. But, I hope the move and everything goes smoothly and looking very forward to seeing your new music room. Stay well and my best to your husband. Take care
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the tip. The speaker placement is probably the most crucial part. I will definitely take your advice and find the perfect spot for each speaker. Thank you for the kind words. Take care.
@ChuckCelticCarNut
3 ай бұрын
It's great to see you back. Good luck with the listening room.
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. 🤗♥️
@josephroache3176
3 ай бұрын
Good luck with your move Melinda, please tell us you’re going to keep the Seeburg. I really enjoy your chanel.
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
I would love to keep it. We have hired some professional movers. If they can bring it up the stairs, I will be able to. Let's hope. 😄♥️ Thank you and take care.
@jmfloyd23
3 ай бұрын
Hi Melinda! Great video and I’m happy to see you again! I want to mention that speaker placement is the key to how your system sounds. I ordered Paul McGowans book on speaker placement and a CD with bits of music and setup technique. I hope everything goes smoothly in the renovation of your home.
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
I agree. The speaker placement is so important. Thank you for the kind words. 😀♥️ Take care.
@jmfloyd23
3 ай бұрын
@@MelindaMurphy You’re most welcome! I’m looking forward to seeing how it all turns out. I’m in the process of reassembling my home system. Monica @ monie muse asked if I would make a video of my system explaining the many pieces I have. Not a bad idea! I’m waiting for some connectors to arrive to extend the length of RCA cables.
@ronbates9445
2 ай бұрын
For sound control in a room Paul McGowan mentioned in a KZitem video use crown molding and that will make an improvement. He also has a book and accompanying CD published, The Stereo, unlocked the great secrets to great sound. I’ve used this information and it helped the sound in my set up. I enjoy your channel.
@MelindaMurphy
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the tip. I'm wanting crown molding for looks anyway. This helps me to make my case for it. Lol. Take care. ♥️🤗
@johnmills2134
2 ай бұрын
My secret is to make the whole house the Rush bat cave. I basically have 4 ft hall speakers in the living room and since it's open to the kitchen I rock while I get cooking. My audiophile friend says it's not perfect but he said the heavy plant containers help keep the Permanent Waves from bouncing around. I have the hall speakers because I kept ruining the fine speakers, and overloading amps. I still have vintage British IMF speakers but I'm careful not destroy them. I bet Philip can't wait to drive up here to take in all that is Rush😂 Happy 4th upcoming to my American brothers and sisters. The Indigo Girls are great. Best from Canada, you have any Tragically Hip? " New Orleans is sinking and I don't want swim ". My daughter is healthy, nobody should have to worry about their kid in peril. She has a new dog btw after losing her little Felix.
@MelindaMurphy
2 ай бұрын
Lol. Anytime I put on Rush, he runs away. 😀 I don't own any Tragically Hip yet. Maybe someday. I'm sure your daughter's new pup is one happy (and spoiled) dog. ♥️ Thank you and take care.
@kurthill7030
2 ай бұрын
Enjoy your music room hope to see some videos from you
@MelindaMurphy
2 ай бұрын
I'll try to keep making videos as much as possible. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
@davepounds8924
3 ай бұрын
Good luck with your move! It’s never easy moving into a new home after being in one place for so long! The music room looks good and area rugs and furniture will help dampen the sound Blinds on windows helps also Acoustic panels is the ultimate solution
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Moving is going to be bittersweet. Thank you very much for the advice. Take care. ♥️🤗
@carminedesanto6746
3 ай бұрын
Great video 👍 Don’t forget,you gear needs power ..so make sure you’ve got enough outlets and on its own circuits..if you can .
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Absolutely right! Thank you very much. 🤗♥️
@carminedesanto6746
3 ай бұрын
@@MelindaMurphy Old school audiophile..and I do so enjoy great esthetics (Dark Academia motif with tube amps😌) We’re all looking forward to the rooms transforming into the audio oasis you deserve. Ciao 🍕
@peterx1957
2 ай бұрын
Hey Melinda, glad to see your smiling face again. Glad the move is going ok. Music room looks nice. Looking forward to seeing the end result. It's a daunting task but it's rewarding once it's finished. I remember the set up of my big Comusic room from 3 years ago. It'll come together for you. Cheers. 😘😘
@MelindaMurphy
2 ай бұрын
Yes, you have been through this as well. 🤗 It's a painful process but I'm sure it will be worth it. Thank you so much. It's wonderful to see you so happy. Take care. 🤗♥️
@peterx1957
2 ай бұрын
@@MelindaMurphy thank you 😘❤️
@LanceGreidet-bi9zk
2 ай бұрын
If you're going to use area rugs and have a couch and maybe a chair or two I think All you'll need is corner traps behind the speakers they aren't that expensive start there first I think you will surprised with the sound and they look great many colors to choose from
@MelindaMurphy
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I will keep this in mind. I don't want to overdo things. 😀 Take care.
@ConcertBuddie
3 ай бұрын
Smart idea to do all the changes to the new spot up front. Looking forward to seeing the finished listening space 🙂
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Thank you Chance. 🤗♥️ Take care.
@harrysmusicroom
2 ай бұрын
Exciting times! Looking forward to updates.
@MelindaMurphy
2 ай бұрын
Thank you Harry. 🤗♥️
@747derrickme
3 ай бұрын
Wow that's gonna be awesome..so excited for you..enjoy..it looks nice..the floor is awesome ❤❤❤❤
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
I appreciate it. Thank you so much. 🤗♥️
@trevizegolan8375
3 ай бұрын
Hi Melinda. Great to see another video :) With regards to acoustic panels, dont overlook the largest surface in the room - the ceiling. You can treat those surfaces as well and maybe cut back on wall treatments.
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. I hadn't really thought about the ceiling. I appreciate the tip. Take care.
@stenstensen3522
3 ай бұрын
Congratulate with a new house. GIK acoustic (or similar business) have a lot of products for treatment. Can also make them self. Thei can provide guidance. There are channels on KZitem that guid how to build recording and mastering studios. The information and knowledge from those experts are very valuable.
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
I will definitely watch some KZitem channels for help and rely on a friend that is very knowledgeable as well. Thank you for the tips. Have a great weekend. ♥️🤗
@matbasterson520
3 ай бұрын
Welcome back, very cool to do a video during a major move! One thing I did ascetically that had a surprising dampening effect was putting up composite fake brick panels from The Home Depot. They are 8'x4' and are 1/4" thick. I know this isn't everyone's look but it really works well. I have a short room tour on my channel. Great video as always.
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
That's a great tip. I love the look of brick so I'm sure it's extremely cool. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️
@lamarw9901
3 ай бұрын
Fun project and looking forward to your room. I am a novice as well. Currently in a town house that I have been in longer than planned. I want to redo the floors before selling but don't want to spend the money I would for best sound quality or do the floors twice. Decisions, decision... I am watching for anything I can pick up. The YTer the joy of vinyl of records has posted a couple of videos, one not long ago where they went to carpet and another where he put the turn table on a shelf mounted to the wall as the floor was floating and vibrating so, be sure the flooring is solid. The older video is "An Unexpected 50% Sound Improvement in Vinyl Record Playback"
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I will have to go back and watch the videos. Carpet is best for sound quality but I will have to get by with area rugs instead. It would have been nice if the former owner had replaced the flooring before she put the house up for sale but our tastes aren't the same so I'm kinda glad she didn't. Lol. Best wishes to you. Thank you and take care.
@VinylLounger
3 ай бұрын
If you will be putting up any framed wall art, you might want to use a trick that my sound guy friend did in the space where he and his band have recorded. In addition to laying down rugs and hanging quilts on the wall, he saves Styrofoam and cuts pieces to fit between the back of the frame and the wall
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
That's an awesome tip. Thank you very much. 🤗♥️
@VinylLatte
2 ай бұрын
Congrats on the new place! Definitely an exciting time. Funny, my wife and I just spent three weeks in Florida looking at town, cities, and communities. We’re leaning towards the gulf, about 30 minutes from the beach. Found some great record stores out there too! Anyway, wish you the best to your new place and I look forward to seeing the listen room evolve.
@MelindaMurphy
2 ай бұрын
Florida does have amazing record stores. We are on the Atlantic side but the beaches along the Gulf are beautiful. ♥️🌴🌞 Thank you and take care.
@VinylLatte
2 ай бұрын
@@MelindaMurphy Same to you! PS, I would love to see a video of your favorite locals once you’re settled in. I travel a lot and always hit up stores when on the road. 😉
@DetroitStars
3 ай бұрын
One look at that Alex Jordan album cover convinced me to give it a quick stream. It didn't take long to decide to purchase, and luckily, it's even on sale at Amazon for 13.29. Thanks for introducing us to new music that would otherwise go unnoticed.
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Wow! That's so cool. I discover new music from other channels as well. I hope you really enjoy it. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
@mazzysmusic
3 ай бұрын
Renovation OY! Twice as long as you want and twice the cost that you expected. Wishing you both the very best !
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Definitely! We have had some delays but hopefully we can make the move soon. 🤗 Thank you.
@dg723254
3 ай бұрын
Glad you are back. Congratulations on the new digs!
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. 🤗♥️
@arilderiksen5560
3 ай бұрын
So good to see you back, buy a subwoofer, that will be a big sounding upgrade, much warmer sound and you will have bass to the albums with less bass.😊😊😁
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the suggestion. I do have a couple of subwoofers. They have really made a big difference. ♥️ I appreciate your kind words. Have a great weekend.
@gunnyg8665
22 күн бұрын
Just subbed.... I'll be expecting a series of music room videos. 😁 Maybe you can get a manufacturer to help with sound treatment in return for a few videos of design and install. Don't walk into the room and decide .... move things around and listen. You may have block walls.... which can be a good thing for bass. I spent years listening with speakers on the short wall.... until one day I tried the long wall.... it was much better. So try new things in your new room.... and rugs work great too. You didn't mention ceiling height.... 8' , 10' ??
@MelindaMurphy
22 күн бұрын
The ceiling height is 8 feet. I definitely need a rug and some treatments. I also still need to hang up some wall art. I hope to make a music room video soon. Thank you and take care. 🤗❤️
@danielfuentes3226
3 ай бұрын
I am glad to see you again Melinda It's been a while.Hope you enjoy your new house.
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. I'm sure we will love the new house. ♥️🤗 Take care.
@danielfuentes3226
3 ай бұрын
@@MelindaMurphy 👍
@ELPCOTILLION-SD1970
3 ай бұрын
I'll Miss This Kentucky Home...Sad To Eventually Say Goodbye To...Many Splendid Memories...It May Sound Silly~But Sometimes I'm Sentimental For Other People...
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
It is sad and will be bittersweet. I love this home and am going to miss it. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
@davidcarter3109
3 ай бұрын
Melinda welcome back. You’ve been missed. So looking forward your new Music Room. Take care Regards Dave.
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I have missed being here. Take care. ♥️🤗
@arturoalmazan5262
3 ай бұрын
welcome back melinda. nice to see you and your videos again. hope this move to Florida goes smooth 👍 that new room in Florida looks big
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Thank you. ♥️🤗
@arturoalmazan5262
3 ай бұрын
@@MelindaMurphy no problem beautiful melinda
@user-2channelguy
3 ай бұрын
Hi Melinda, happy to see your latest video and that things are moving along.. I also have a dedicated music room and the tip I want to give you is your seating choice.. I do love the esthetics in my room but seating comfort should be a priority especially if you're gonna spend hours at a time in that room which I think you will. Looking forward to seeing your new room when it's finish..
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
I agree. I would love to have a cute vintage couch but it has to be comfortable. ♥️🤗 I appreciate the advice. Thank you and take care.
@benrankins4446
3 ай бұрын
G’day Melinda, congrats on the upcoming music room. I was wondering what you’re going to do for music in the rest of the house? Will you have a 2nd system or stream? The reason I ask is that I’ve never had a designated room, but I do love to have music on no matter what I’m doing around the house when I’m not having a concentrated listen. My lounge is where the stereo is & part of an open plan which also includes the kitchen. Would be nice to have a separate space for better sound, but I need a soundtrack to my life as well if that makes sense. Good luck with everything…Ben 👍
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
I'm not sure what we will do for the rest of the house yet. I am guessing we will eventually have streaming just for convenience. That's something we will figure out down the road. Thank you and enjoy your weekend. ♥️🤗
@kloss213
3 ай бұрын
I used 2x2 lumber and made 4x8 frames and used a thin mattress pad with poly-fill over pad. I covered in a nice fabric most don't notice since they are large and don't stand out on wall. Bet your room would only need 2.
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Oh wow! That's very clever. Thank you so much for the idea. 🤗♥️
@sidvicious3129
3 ай бұрын
Good luck with your new home and listening room. If you can do so, look into acoustic treatments for your next space, they don’t have to look as bad as they use to. Also Melinda if you have a laptop, you can pick up a cheap microphone from Amazon and a free program, I can’t remember the name at the moment maybe room eq and do some quick measurements. Your husband along with you will probably enjoy this, that is after you get settled, then you can really dial the room in as it will be your listening room. Melinda what is that third component from the top with the analogue meters below the white step up transformer? Did you buy a new power amp and preamp?
@leonsam12
3 ай бұрын
Congratulations!! Very exciting, I guess my only advice would just be to take a good look at a bunch of different sound rooms, pictures and videos to get ideas, I’m sure there are plenty setups featuring your speakers so you could get a good idea of how your setup will look😎🤘
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
That's wonderful advice. Thank you very much. ♥️🤗
@catherine6653
3 ай бұрын
Good to see you again. I look forward to seeing the new music room. 🎶
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
I'll be so happy to show it. I'm ready to get there. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
@jwester7009
3 ай бұрын
In my experience the Rega shelf for your turntable is a sound quality improvement. So if it's possible and the wall is made from stable material this could be a great for your new room
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
That's a great idea. 😀 Thank you very much. ♥️
@Rockit66
3 ай бұрын
Hey, it seems we are more or less at the same stage in our stereo journey. I have been playing with DIY acoustic treatment in two rooms lately and one the first room is working well, and the other one, not so much yet. But I have figured out a lot and debunked or confirmed many acoustic statements online by doing so. I would be happy to share pictures and opinions if you want, but I can start with adding some personal tips here of what I would do if I could start all over. I could not see exactly how your room is from the pictures, but a rectangle or square has different properties, so here is what to consider. Get your stereo in there before anything else, or something that will make music to test. what you want to focus on is Bass! Higher frequencies are easier to treat, but Bass is a pain overall. You want to position your speakers on the wall that give the best bass response. In a rectangle room, the longer wall is usually the correct choice, however. Make sure you can distinguish from too much bass, cause there exists a sone where it can be overwhelming and make it sound boomy. Don't use sub's for this testing. Your speaker should put out enough bass for music, and since I see u already use a sub in your room means that that room is lacking in treatment. Subs are a last resort. Now, Acoustic panels are not that hard to build, and here is a short list of what to consider: 1 focus on the FIRST reflections. Usually on the sides and corners surrounding the speakers. Optimally add standers to the entire backwall, put insulation in it and staple some fabric over the entire thing. (The corner and first reflection on the side should be good enough though.) Try to cover as much from top to bottom as possible. 2 Because first reflections also mean floor and sealing, you should focus on sealing. There are many videos on how to make this look nice. Having a few smaller panels with space between can cover more surfaces without overdoing it. If possible make the hang a bit down from the sealing. The air behind them does work like with the curtains. 3 Corner panels do not have to be a triangel. it can be a rectangle with air behind it. thickness for bass treatment matters. when you are treating bass, you are also treating treble as long as the thickness is there. thinner panels for only treble. To clarify: Treating the first reflections will in a way take away all the other reflections chained to the first, so it makes sense. I have recently been able to test my bookshelf speakers in a proper room, and man! They have 6,5-inch woofer and they put out so much bass if the room is good. I have been able to simulate this in my home by accident. I put bookshelf speakers in my bedroom for the tv, and the bed acts as a massive dampener. I definitely have the best room there, and it rumbles like a cinema without a sub. (Sure some lower frequencies are for movies, but it sounds amazing nonetheless. ) 4 Speakers like symmetry. sound will be harder to treat if they are not bouncing equally through the room. having speakers pointed straight forward in the room increases the size and centre image. angle then inward for sweet spots does not do any good. That is if there is more than one person, but you will also decrease the openness. (This is also dependent on the speakers though) Ok, here are some of the tips I can remember now that I have tested and worked. It is usually good to test the panels before mounting them. moving them around and finding the best position is best. I had a friend hold my ceiling panels over his head while I was sitting in the listening to hear where aproxemetly they should be. Oh, one last thing try not to use things like glass fiber for panels. not good for health. I found something called wood fibres that are made for the same purpose, and it works amazingly well. It is exactly what it sounds like, wood fibres. Anyway, let me know if you want to see pictures.
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Wow! Thank you so much for the tips and suggestions. I would love to see pictures. I have an Instagram account (MelindaMurphy08) if you could send them to that. I appreciate the time you took to send all of this information. It will help me and hopefully other viewers that read these comments. Thanks again. ♥️🤗
@Rockit66
3 ай бұрын
@@MelindaMurphy Unfortunetly I dont have a Insta account so I don't see how I can send anything without it?!
@OceanSoul1969
3 ай бұрын
Lord willing I’ll be moving from Kentucky to Florida one day soon
@MelindaMurphy
2 ай бұрын
Kentucky is a great state but I am looking forward to the new adventures in Florida. ♥️🤗 Thank you and take care.
@audiophileman7047
3 ай бұрын
It looks like you have your work cut out for you. I have been fortunate to have rooms with good acoustics that did not require all kinds of dampening. My current home has the best acoustics of all, because we have 10 feet and 13 feet ceilings in our home. I noticed a big improvement in the sound when I set-up my system in these rooms with high ceilings. I'd recommend looking for a book on the subject of setting up a listening space to get some good input on how to set-up your room for the best sound. With the exception of the compilation album, I didn't recognize the new artists you mentioned. I really enjoy discovering new artists. If you like classical guitar, I recently discovered a young British guitarist named Alexandra Whittingham. She's excellent. I really like her version of Asturias by Albeniz. This is where the guitar meets art, just beautiful. Best of luck with the move and your new music adventures. 👍💖🎸😎
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Hi! 😀 I'm so glad your new home has great acoustics. It will be interesting to set up my equipment and play a record for the first time. My ceiling will only be 8 feet. I hope that won't hurt the sound too much. Reading more about room treatments will be a big help and I also have a friend that is very knowledgeable. I do love classical guitar so thank you for the recommendation. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.
@audiophileman7047
3 ай бұрын
@@MelindaMurphy My current home has the tall ceilings. I don't know about the next one. I'll just have to live with whatever we choose to move to. You take care as well and you're welcome. 👍👍👍
@NorthernAudionut
3 ай бұрын
Hi Melinda congratulations on the new house and music room, if i may i have one tip for you regarding area rugs if you can't find one in the colour or pattern you like with a good thickness you can either place a rubber liner or carpet under pad underneath to get the thickness that you require... PS keep up with the great videos!
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
That's a great tip that I wouldn't have thought of. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗
@scott-b.2161
3 ай бұрын
Hi Melinda welcome to sunny hot Florida lol. Hope you are all done on the move. Have a good one and stay cool. from a fellow floridian. Once again welcome to Florida!!!
@MelindaMurphy
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! I think I'm going to love Florida. We still have to make the big move. 🤗♥️ Take care.
@cbfall
2 ай бұрын
Very excited for this,Melinda! Happy to see you again!! :-)
@MelindaMurphy
2 ай бұрын
Thank you. We are excited (and exhausted) too. Take care. ♥️🤗
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