Acoustic Curtains

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I'm looking for suggestions for acoustic curtain companies. Some rearrangement of my living room, specifically replacing a corner bookcase with a couple of bass traps, has opened up the sound behind my system, leaving a bit of over emphasis to the treble. There is currently plastic blinds covering the two windows back there. While on the other side of the windows is a condo walkway, the aim here is inside acoustical absorption not external sound blocking, although the two seem to go together. I've been in touch with Quiet Curtains (pricey) and, via an online search, Sound Escape (good, but a bit on the bare bones side). Before I pull the trigger, are there are others you've found worth considering? Coverage size will probably be around 78" x 66".

 

[Minnesotafats]

I cant vouch directly for these folks but another member from the PS Audio forum raves about these guys.

Home | S&K Theatrical Draperies

www.sktheatricaldraperies.com

 

[highstream]

I cant vouch directly for these folks but another member from the PS Audio forum raves about these guys.

Home | S&K Theatrical Draperies

www.sktheatricaldraperies.com

Ah, finally a suggestion... Thanks. I ended up going with TheHues, which makes velvet curtains that customers like at a very decent price (with hardware, mid-$300's vs. $900 range for the theater oriented companies). It was also a matter of matching colors. I decided to go with a two-layer velvet instead of the full 4-layer blackout/sound blocking version, in part because I expect to leave the existing blinds. They are due this week, and I have a handyman lined up to help, so I expect to see (and hear) soon.

 

[Minnesotafats]

Ah, finally a suggestion... Thanks. I ended up going with TheHues, which makes velvet curtains that customers like at a very decent price (with hardware, mid-$300's vs. $900 range for the theater oriented companies). It was also a matter of matching colors. I decided to go with a two-layer velvet instead of the full 4-layer blackout/sound blocking version, in part because I expect to leave the existing blinds. They are due this week, and I have a handyman lined up to help, so I expect to see (and hear) soon.

I am also in the market. Could you send me the link or information on The Hues. I like the double velvet solution. I am actively looking right now so thank you for the information.

 

[vdorta]

Check these: https://www.acoustic-curtains.com/curtains/acoustic-curtains/

 

[hopkins]

I got acoustic curtains from HOFA: https://hofa-akustik.de/en/shop/acoustic-curtain/curtain-iso/
I don't think they are sold in the US. They have a more rugged look (fabric) than some of the velvet curtains posted above. Customer service was impeccable.

 

[Gunnar]

I got acoustic curtains from HOFA: https://hofa-akustik.de/en/shop/acoustic-curtain/curtain-iso/
I don't think they are sold in the US. They have a more rugged look (fabric) than some of the velvet curtains posted above. Customer service was impeccable.

I have two of them also. As it’s a combined living and listening room I take them off when not “ in use”. My wife prefers no curtains.
I have also bought some other acoustic staff from HOFA. Bas traps, absorbers and diffusers. Perfect service. I had them also measuring my room both before and after. Very professional company. Can also recommend them.
Gunnar

 

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Those German ones look good, although their shade of white looks like it wouldn’t have worked for me. But their pricing is reasonable, if they'd ship to the States. Sound-Escape is another reasonably-priced 4-layer that is available in the U.S., although they sell curtains only and their cream white lacked any yellow, which I needed. They can be ordered directly or with a consideration via Liquid Hi Fi.

 

[Cellcbern]

Note that DHDI's unique "Zero Reflection" (ZR) technology is now available in curtains: https://deltahdesign.com/zr_products/zr-quantex/

Haven't tried the curtains but the ZR panels transformed my listening room.

DHDI is a major player in the film, recording/mastering studio, and performance venue space. They do not market to the retail audiophile space (DHDI is an architectural firm) but will sell their products to individual audiophiles if you contact them.

FYI: https://deltahdesign.com/portfolio/

FYI: https://deltahdesign.com/testimonials/

 

[Steve williams]

I'm looking for suggestions for acoustic curtain companies. Some rearrangement of my living room, specifically replacing a corner bookcase with a couple of bass traps, has opened up the sound behind my system, leaving as are made with a reverse horizontal pleat bit of over emphasis to the treble. There is currently plastic blinds covering the two windows back there. While on the other side of the windows is a condo walkway, the aim here is inside acoustical absorption not external sound blocking, although the two seem to go together. I've been in touch with Quiet Curtains (pricey) and, via an online search, Sound Escape (good, but a bit on the bare bones side). Before I pull the trigger, are there are others you've found worth considering? Coverage size will probably be around 78" x 66".

My entire sound room is based around acoustic curtains designed by my acoustician. My drapes are made with a reverse horizontal pleat in a 2.5/1 ratio and lined with Lumitex which is an OEM product of my accoustician

https://www.soundsense.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Lumitex%C2%AE.pdf

Her name is Bonnie Schnitta. Her company is based in NYC and called Sound Sense

www.soundsense.com

 

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Thanks Steve. This thread is now looking like it will be helpful as people contribute. In my case, I'm dealing with two regular-sized windows behind the system that face onto a not heavily used condo walkway. My goal is to get some treble absorption, better than what little plastic blinds offer, rather than sound or light proofing (blackout) per se. And in my case, to get the helper I need to put up curtains, I needed to get them by this Friday, which looks like will happen.