Modifying the bass
You can maximize or minimize bass sound by placing speakers in one of three positions: in the corners of the room for heavy bass sound, along a wall for medium bass sounds, or out in the room for minimal bass sounds.
Heavy-duty hanger for speakers
Hanging heavy speakers at ear level on a gypsum wall takes some ingenuity. One solution is to make super strong hanging bracket by sewing ¾ inch plywood down the center at a 450 angle. Use 1 – ½ inch screws to fix one strip to be speaker. Mount the other strip into the wall stud with 3 inch screws. When mounting speakers vertically add a second spacer blocked of plywood to keep speakers parallel with wall.
One set of the sliding barn can close off this party room and seating area from the kids’ playroom. Another pair can cover the shelving in the storage wall. The rich wood of the doors and the ceiling beams are set a sophisticated country tone for the room. Note contrasting textures of baskets, jute-type carpet, fluffy area rug and wicker couch.
Component placement
Before you build or buy a cabinet or rack for stereo component, remember that:
- Components should be placed to be easily accessible. If they are too high or too low, they are hard to clean and adjust.
- Components should have good air circulation so they won’t overheat and wear out too fast.
- Cabinets or rack should rest solidly on floor or wall so its acts as a sturdy foundation for the components. Shock mounts the turntable on the foundation so the needle won’t skip when someone walks by or when people are dancing.