Contrast Akustika – a Perfect Sound for Any Space

"Get rid of the shitty sound. Life is too short...''

Hans Zimmer

Perhaps to some, the opening quote may sound too harsh or excessive, but all those who have ever had the opportunity to experience the difference between sounds that emanate daily from various radio and audio-visual devices and that of the "perfect" sound will agree with the assessment of the German composer.

The truth is, except for a few sound enthusiasts and experienced audiophiles, very few of us actually know what perfect, clean sound is. Most of the time, we believe that the higher the quality of the audio system and the more expensive the device, the better the sound. What a misconception!

Room Acoustics vs. Hi-Tech Equipment

When it comes to achieving the highest sound quality, the factor that is far more important than the brand of the device, its price, and performance, the quality of speakers, amplifiers, or the type of cables, is the room acoustics in which the sound is reproduced. However, this factor is often completely overlooked when planning and designing residential and commercial interiors. In fact, in the pursuit of perfect sound, unnecessary and often hundreds or thousands of euros are spent on high-end devices and sophisticated equipment, while the truth is that the perfect sound can be achieved primarily through acoustic optimization of the space, which doesn't have to cost more than expensive AV and Hi-Fi systems.

Experts like to say that no component can enhance the sound of a system as much as poor room acoustics can limit and even ruin it. Even the highest-quality audio system, which can be worth a fortune, can sound cheap and disappointing in an acoustically poor room, while conversely, in an acoustically well-treated room, an average system will sound better than you ever thought possible.

Therefore, it is clear that in the mission to achieve perfect (optimal) sound in your home, business, or the environment of your café, restaurant, or music studio, one should start with the essence of the problem, which is the acoustic properties of the room itself.

How to Achieve the Perfect Room Acoustics?!

In an ideal case, the construction project of a building would include an "acoustic room" project from the beginning, where the purpose of the room would be determined from the start, along with ensuring optimal acoustic properties. However, very few people today have the opportunity to do such a thing, so the need for subsequent acoustic adaptation of the space is much more common.

Unfortunately, modern interior design trends dominated by flat, smooth, or glass surfaces with minimalist design are not favorable for those who appreciate pure sound. In such spaces, the occurrence of sound reflection and standing waves (the confrontation of reflected waves between flat surfaces) is inevitable, and this can render the sound experience almost worthless, despite having quality audio equipment. Depending on the materials used for the walls (brick, concrete...) and wall coverings (plaster, paneling...), the sound energy in your room will be reflected, transmitted, or absorbed, causing echoes, vibrations, or sound distortion. These problems can be partially alleviated in an amateurish way by lowering the ceiling, cladding the walls, installing curtains, carpets, decorative objects, wall paintings, or furniture. However, this runs the risk of falling into another trap—creating an inadequately "cluttered" room where the sound will be muffled. Therefore, without professional intervention, achieving optimal acoustic properties of a room can turn into an exhausting game during which you'll lose a lot of nerves and undoubtedly money.

Vicoustic in Serbia

The good news for sound perfectionists in Serbia is that there is a practical solution to this type of problem available here as well, offered by Belgrade-based company Contrast Akustika, the official representative of Vicoustic, one of the leading companies in the field of applied acoustics worldwide. From consulting services, acoustic measurements, calculations, and project development to concrete solutions for your space, their team of experts will bring your room closer to acoustic perfection with innovative solutions. Moreover, depending on your needs, they will also focus on achieving the best possible sound for your home cinema or Hi-Fi music listening system, music studio, café, restaurant, or public and commercial spaces.

Relying primarily on the principles and laws of acoustics as an exact science, and taking into account the dimensions of the specific room and its configuration, as well as the structure of the walls, floors, and ceilings, the expert team at Contrast Akustika will create a sound optimization project for your request and appropriately equip your room for the highest sound experience quality.

By carefully placing discreet acoustic elements (panels, diffusers, absorbers, and bass traps), many of which even have a decorative appearance, you will achieve high clarity of sound, speech intelligibility, and a more pleasant atmosphere in your room, whether it is a home environment or a business and public space where you want your employees or guests to feel comfortable.

True, ideal acoustic properties of a room are not something without which everyday life is impossible, but they do significantly enhance its quality. Therefore, if you are among those who enjoy listening to music and watching movies in a home environment... Or if you are a owner of a restaurant, café, or club where you want to provide your guests with a maximally pleasant ambiance... Or perhaps you are an employer who wants the highest level of comfort and productivity for your employees - Contrast Akustika is pleased to handle even the biggest challenges.

Request a project and learn more about Vicoustic products and their practical application.