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Practical posts on acoustics, studio design, and product selection.

2025-01-05 · 9 min readBy Alexis Soto
How to place acoustic panels without guessing

A practical approach to first reflections, symmetry, and low-end control — without turning your room into foam.

2025-01-12 · 8 min readBy Alexis Soto
Studio design that looks like architecture

How we balance performance and visual restraint — so acoustic treatment feels like interior design, not an add-on.

2025-02-02 · 10 min readBy LAB Editorial
Acoustic panels vs. soundproofing: what actually works

Treating reflections and isolating sound are two different problems. Here’s how to avoid buying the wrong solution.

2025-02-18 · 8 min readBy Alexis Soto
How many acoustic panels do I need? A quick sizing method

A practical way to estimate starter quantities for home studios, theaters, and offices—without overbuying.

2025-03-06 · 9 min readBy LAB Editorial
Fixing muddy dialogue in a home theater (without changing speakers)

Most dialogue problems are room problems. Here’s a treatment-first checklist that preserves a luxury look.

2025-03-20 · 10 min readBy Alexis Soto
Bass traps: what they do, where they go, and what to avoid

Tight low end is a design problem. A simple guide to corners, rear walls, and the biggest myths.

2025-04-04 · 7 min readBy LAB Editorial
First reflections: the simplest upgrade you can hear immediately

A step-by-step method to find first reflection points and place panels like a professional install.

2025-04-22 · 8 min readBy Alexis Soto
Stereo speaker placement: the triangle that actually works

A modern, practical take on the equilateral triangle — plus toe-in, height, and distance-from-wall basics.

2025-05-10 · 10 min readBy LAB Editorial
Dolby Atmos at home: layout basics that prevent expensive mistakes

Before you buy height speakers, get the angles right. A simple guide to doing Atmos cleanly in real rooms.

2025-06-01 · 7 min readBy LAB Editorial
How to fix echo in a room fast (without ruining the look)

A fast, design-friendly approach to reducing harsh echo and making speech clearer in offices, studios, and living rooms.