LISTENING ROOMS

The right setting can make a profound difference in the quality of music you listen to. Consider the difference in sound between a symphony played in a skillfully designed opera house and one played in a high school gymnasium, for instance. Even if the music and performers were the same, the contrast in quality would be obvious. Or maybe consider how much better your singing voice becomes in the acoustically friendly environment of your shower compared to how it normally sounds.

Many factors go into engineering a high-caliber listening room: room geometry, acoustic treatments, and soundproofing, to name a few. An end result is a place that will provide you with the best possible interaction between the sound waves of your music and your ears. An opera house in your home. Transforming a room into a listening room is an investment that is worth every penny when you can close your eyes and listen to something beautiful and forget where you are.

Proper room design, however vital, is just one aspect of the journey. The medium you play your music on is integral to orchestrating a sublime auditory experience.

VINYL

Vinyl records bring a level of audio fidelity every bit equal to that of digital media. Some connoisseurs even prefer the warm sound and characteristic crackles which precede the music. Yet, the real power of vinyl comes from its effects on the mind.

Vinyl records hearken back to a time when the music somebody owned was a part of who they were. Instead of having immediate access to essentially every song ever made via streaming, people had only a precious few albums available to them. They would listen over and over, carefully placing the needle each time, becoming intimately familiar with every skip and jump in the track. Maybe this was something you yourself did in times past.

The ritual of mindfully taking your record out of its sleeve, taking in the album cover art, and placing the sleek black disk onto a turntable is undoubtedly part of the listening experience. It helps you relax and prepare yourself to really hear and appreciate the music that's being played.

A LITTLE ABOUT ECHO WORKSHOP

We are a family-owned business with over 20 years of experience serving the greater Houston area. We work with homes and businesses to provide customized technology solutions alongside excellent customer service. Read our stellar reviews, and contact us to make music a part of your life this National Day of Listening with a custom-built listening room and Rega Turntables.