Room Treatment vs. Speaker Tuning: Carl Tatz Reveals What Matters Most (HD Version)

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This is a high definition repost of the video with the same name.

Today, I’ve got a very special guest with me - Carl Tatz.

If you’ve been in the studio design world for any length of time, you’ve probably heard of Carl and his revolutionary Phantom Focus System.

Carl’s been at the forefront of studio design for decades, working with some of the biggest names in the industry.

And he’s here to drop some serious knowledge on us.

We’re diving into one of the most debated topics in home studio acoustics: Room Treatment vs. Speaker Tuning.

Which one really makes the biggest difference in your sound?

Is all that foam on your walls really doing the trick, or should you be focusing on getting your speakers dialed in perfectly?

Carl’s going to share his expert insights, practical tips, and maybe even challenge some of the common advice out there.

Whether you’re just starting to set up your home studio or you’ve been tweaking it for years, you’re going to want to stick around for this one.

Trust me, by the end of this video, you’ll have a whole new perspective on how to get the best sound out of your room.

Timecodes:
00:00 - Studio Designer Carl Tatz on Acoustics Insider
01:13 - Home Studio Treatment Framework FREE
02:26 - What is the phantom center?
06:54 - Stereo sound and the floor reflection.
09:21 - The “God Spot”
13:04 - Placing subwoofers
14:14 - Back wall resonance absorption
16:13 - Side wall treatment: the acoustic lens
18:53 - The Carl Tatz studio design approach
25:33 - When are you “done” with acoustic treatment?
32:38 - Dual subwoofers
36:35 - Front wall vs back wall treatment
37:47 - Tracking room acoustics
39:24 - Making the room and the speaker disappear
41:17 - Soffit mounting speakers
44:40 - The importance of room ratios
47:59 - Phantom Focus System Speaker Roll Off
49:41 - Acoustic treatment for ATMOS systems
53:50 - Using multiple speakers

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Resources in this video:
Carl Tatz Official Website: https://carltatzdesign.com/
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