roomsoften
Roomsoften is a term used in interior acoustics describing a family of methods and materials aimed at softening the sonic character of a room. The goal is to reduce sharp reflections, echoes, and brightness to create a more natural, comfortable listening and speaking environment without deadening the space excessively.
The term originated in design and acoustic circles in the late 1990s and 2000s as practitioners sought
Practices commonly grouped under roomsoften include the installation of absorptive panels and fabrics, thick drapery, carpets,
In digital or virtual contexts, roomsoften has been used to describe algorithms and room models that simulate
Applications span home theaters, living rooms, small studios, office reception areas, and classrooms where clarity of
Limitations include the risk of over-absorption that dulls the room, cost and aesthetics interactions, and the
Related topics include acoustic treatment, reverberation time, sound absorption, diffusion, and room acoustics planning.