Ken Flick's Home Theater

Hunter ScarpaHunter joined Acoustical Solutions in 2016 and works with contractors and specifiers. Hunter always had a knack for audio, physics, and troubleshooting. His love of audio led him to car audio competitions, where he honed his skills building and installing systems. He transitioned to home audio, selling and installing home theater equipment.1-800-782-5742 Ext. 0139

The ceiling and ornate wall in Ken Flick's luxury home theater.

The Issue

Ken Flick’s home theater utilizes a range of materials to achieve good sound within the room and prevent sound from traveling to other areas of the house. With Acoustical Solutions’ help, he was able to finish his dream home theater exactly how he wanted it.

View from back of Ken Flick's luxury home theater with acoustic treatments

The view from the back of Ken Flick's acousticlly-treated home theater.

The Challenge

Gutting his existing home theater presented the opportunity to create the space he has always wanted. He would optimize the visual design and the performance of the sound system. He also knew he didn’t want the loud, high-tech sound equipment transmitting noise to other areas of his home. The design would revolve around maximum performance for the system and the room acoustics.

Ken Flick contacted Acoustical Solutions to help contain the sound from his $400,000 audio system. Acoustical Solutions carries the industry’s largest selection of home theater acoustic design products. We also provide free acoustical consultation with our clients.

Ken Flick's home theater screen before the sound diffusers and speakers before they are hidden behind fabric.

Speakers and sound diffusers are placed next to a large screen.

The Solution

The Iso-Step® Soundproofing Underlayment underneath the finished flooring helps to reduce impact noise and sound. This prevents footfalls and other vibrations from passing into the living spaces below. Two pounds per square foot mass loaded vinyl wraps the room to stop the transmission of airborne sound. Ken also made sure every seam and gap was sealed with acoustical caulk. EcoSorpt® Cotton Acoustic Panels were used behind decorative fabric. The four inches of loosely packed absorption makes the sound of the room less muddy than the previous design. AlphaDiffuser™ Sound Diffusers, hidden behind fabric, maintain clarity making the audio sound full and live.

The view of ceiling in Ken Flick's home theater.

The Result

Ken knew exactly what he wanted for his home theater re-design. Supervising the project himself, Acoustical Solutions was able to help Ken achieve a home theater with no unwanted vibrations, standing waves, or sound leakage. This home theater sounds as good as it looks without disturbing anyone in the rest of the house.

To learn more about how Acoustical Solutions can solve your noise control problems, use our contact form, call one of our Acoustical Sales Consultants at (800) 782-5742, or visit us on the web at acousticalsolutions.com.

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