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Robert_J · 03-29-2008, 09:32 AM

I'm running a pair of 15" TC-3000's powered by a Behringer amp and my theater room has carpet over concrete. I have more than enough "floor shaking" bass. In fact, I can feel the vibrations through the contrete all over my house when I get close to reference levels.

I chose carpet over tile/hardwood which is in the rest of the house to keep the sound reflections to a minimum. As for staggered studs, I did that mostly to keep out sound. It keeps the highs in but not the bass. To attenuate bass, you need a room in a room construction, double drywall, preferably QuietRock, Green Glue, etc. That can get expensive. And it is only good to a point. If your subs go really deep, there's very little you can do to contain that sound.

-Robert

03-29-2008, 09:32 AM	#6 of 12
Robert_J Member Location: Southaven, MS Join Date: Aug 2000 Local Time: 09:20 PM Local Date: 09-07-2008 Posts: 3,412	Re: Need Help Designing a Theater I'm running a pair of 15" TC-3000's powered by a Behringer amp and my theater room has carpet over concrete. I have more than enough "floor shaking" bass. In fact, I can feel the vibrations through the contrete all over my house when I get close to reference levels. I chose carpet over tile/hardwood which is in the rest of the house to keep the sound reflections to a minimum. As for staggered studs, I did that mostly to keep out sound. It keeps the highs in but not the bass. To attenuate bass, you need a room in a room construction, double drywall, preferably QuietRock, Green Glue, etc. That can get expensive. And it is only good to a point. If your subs go really deep, there's very little you can do to contain that sound. -Robert