Enhancing Home Acoustics with Audio High and Vicoustic

At Audio High, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality solutions that blend technology and design to elevate our clients’ audio-visual experiences. Recently, we had the pleasure of collaborating with Vicoustic to improve the acoustic conditions of a client’s great room. The result? A space transformed not only in sound quality but also in overall comfort and aesthetic appeal. Here’s how we achieved it.

Our client sought to reduce the reverberation time (RT) in his great room, which was negatively impacting the acoustic environment. With multiple conversations happening during gatherings, the room’s acoustics created unwanted echoes and muddled sound quality. After measuring an initial RT60 of 1.4 seconds, it became clear that a comprehensive solution was needed.

Audio High teamed up with Vicoustic to design an acoustic treatment plan that would reduce the RT by approximately 45% in the mid and high frequency ranges. This plan took into account the room’s shape, layout, and existing furniture, aiming for acoustic symmetry while maintaining the room’s modern aesthetic. The solution featured Vicoustic’s Forte and Fortissimo wall panels and ceiling treatments, which seamlessly integrated into the room’s décor.

Despite some design changes, including the exclusion of a few panels from the final installation, the client was delighted with how well the treatments blended into the room. Vicoustic’s expertise, combined with Audio High’s precision during installation, resulted in optimal acoustic performance that exceeded expectations.

Our client shared thoughtful feedback about the improvements, noting how the acoustics made a noticeable difference during a recent gathering:

“We had about 20 guests over for my mother-in-law’s birthday, and there was a clear improvement in the room’s acoustics. It was much easier to hold conversations, even with several happening at the same time.”

He also mentioned how the combination of the room acoustic treatments and ARC Genesis software worked seamlessly together:

“The sound quality exceeded my expectations. The room correction software and acoustic treatments complemented each other well, delivering a much better overall experience.”

While there were minor issues with wall paint during installation, the client appreciated our attention to detail and care throughout the project:

“Your crew was great to work with—attentive, professional, and thorough. They cleaned up everything, put the furniture back in place, and even took care of all the waste.”

We’re thrilled to hear that the project met his expectations and look forward to helping with future acoustic challenges.