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Early Reflections Explained

Early reflections are one of the most important and least well‑understood aspects of room acoustics. They are also among the easiest problems to hear once you know what to listen for, and among the most effective to fix with the...

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GIK Acoustics at the University of Salford: Why Independent Testing Still Matters

GIK Acoustics recently spent time at the University of Salford’s Acoustics Laboratories, one of the most respected acoustic research facilities in the world. The visit was not about marketing claims or chasing headlines or clicks. It was about science: measurement,...

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Room Acoustics Primer

Room Acoustics Primer

If you are listening to speakers in a room, then the room itself is changing what you should be hearing. Whether you are mixing music, producing films, trying to make out what people are saying on a call in an...

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The Importance of a Trustworthy Listening Environment

Anyone engaged in critical listening, whether mixing, mastering, or simply enjoying music and film, benefits from a trustworthy listening environment. It’s the common foundation for recording studios, HiFi listening rooms, and home theaters alike. No matter how good your speakers...

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Diffusion Concepts Explained

Diffusion is one of the most misunderstood tools in acoustic treatment. This short video breaks down how diffusers work and which type is the right choice for your studio, hi-fi listening room, or home cinema.

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Home Theaters and Acoustic Balance with John Dykstra

"I don't want my room to be too dead" — it's the first thing most clients say. GIK designer John Dykstra explains why balance is the real goal, and why home theaters and surround rooms need to be treated very differently from stereo listening spaces.

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Carpet or Not?

Carpet will absorb high frequencies, but that’s not always the kind of absorption we need to balance our rooms.

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Debunking Sound Diffusion Myths

Avoid common diffusion mistakes—learn how to properly use diffusors to improve clarity, balance, and spaciousness in your room acoustics.

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Recording studio mix position with GIK Acoustics acoustic panels and ceiling clouds installed on walls and ceiling, flanked by large floor-standing speakers and featuring Gotham Primitive Root Diffusers on the rear wall.

Untreated Vs Treated Room

What does a room actually sound like without treatment? GIK pulls every panel out of their demo room and runs frequency response, playback, and recording tests to show you exactly what proper acoustic treatment does.

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