Why can a room have poor sound quality?

When talking about a room with poor sound quality, people tend to think of large spaces, such as auditoriums, concert halls or even restaurants, where understanding the sound transmitted by the emitter is very important. However, this problem can occur in smaller rooms, such as an office meeting room or any room in a house. In any case, having good acoustics in them is essential to avoid the appearance of noise and facilitate the hearing and understanding of those who are in it. The main problem related to the sound quality of a room is reverberation. This is a phenomenon characterized by the permanence of the sound wave in the room once the transmitter has stopped transmitting. This is due to bouncing off walls, ceilings, or other objects. Its main consequences are the difficulty for the receiver to hear the message correctly and the loss of information, in some cases important, that this entails. If it is maintained over time, it can worsen and cause health problems.

Causes of poor sound quality in a room. Poor sound quality in a room can be caused by various factors. In the first place, an inadequate acoustic design can lead to the appearance of acoustic bridges, which are points where free paths are created so that noise can cross the walls. Incorrect or insufficient conditioning means that noise from the outside can sneak into the room, distorting the sound that is produced inside it and causing distractions. In a room, it is essential that the sound is distributed evenly, avoiding points where it can concentrate and cause hearing to be difficult in some areas and disturbing noises to concentrate in others. The bad curvature of the floor and walls can mean that the sound is not distributed equally throughout the room, preventing its propagation normally. The design of the room with a uniform allocation of the distributed sound intensity points is essential to avoid this. Finally, pay attention to smooth walls or objects, which tend to reflect sound waves and cause them to propagate incorrectly. Flat surfaces, large screens or glass walls favor the reflection phenomenon of reverberation. The most effective solution to the problem of sound quality is to cover the room with acoustic panels or diffusers , which ensure a correct absorbency of annoying noises that may occur inside, as well as the uniform distribution of sound waves. At Ideatec we offer you a wide variety of sound-absorbing products and personalized treatment that will not only raise the sound quality of the room, but are also characterized by being elegant and practical solutions.