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Anechoic Chambers at Acoustics Labs. Photo: Mikko Raskinen Sujie Yu, a doctoral student at PSL University in Sophia-Antipolis (France), carried out a research visit in Multifunctional Materials Design ...

The Aalto Acoustics Lab has outstanding facilities for sound-related research, including three anechoic chambers, a variable acoustics space, a listening room, sound-proof listening booths, a large ...

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Dolby Atmos is one of the most popular features in soundbars over $400, so I look at features that help maximize spatial sound quality. For example, does the soundbar offer dedicated height ...

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These acoustic solutions offer new ways to integrate sound control in interior spaces. Compared to standard Armstrong Ultima ceiling panels, Ultima Low Embodied Carbon (LEC) delivers a 43 percent ...

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Properly-installed open cell foam on a sound roof has not been conclusively linked to roof decay, he added, emphasising that it is important for homeowners with this type of insulation not to panic.

Spray foam insulation, which is airtight and in some cases can help control vapor, “is a very significant upgrade in performance over fiberglass batts and other common types of cavity insulation ...