Learn Acoustics - Burton's Blog

Build your first home studio

A project path from empty bedroom to a treated, measured, reliable recording space on a real budget.

Stops5 Time4 weekends Budget$400 – $800

01 Acoustic Panels First reflections, explained read →
02 Acoustic Panels DIY acoustic panels — step by step read →
03 Acoustic Panels Corner-loading bass traps read →
04 Soundproof Door seals for bedroom studios read →
05 Soundbars Monitor placement, the 38% rule read →

Make your apartment quieter

Renter-friendly, landlord-safe, measurable. Every step reversible and priced.

Stops4 Time1 weekend Budget$120 – $350

01 Soundproofing Apartment noise — realistic playbook read →
02 Soundproofing Door perimeter seals, the biggest win read →
03 Soundproofing Window insert vs curtain — measured read →
04 Acoustic Panels Bookshelves as free bass trapping read →

Set up a TV room that sounds right

From soundbar choice to placement to the little room fixes that make everything sound better.

Stops4 Time1 afternoon Budget$300 – $1,200

01 Soundbars Soundbars, explained for non-spec-readers read →
02 Soundbars HDMI-ARC vs eARC, the version you need read →
03 Soundbars Soundbar placement, the common mistakes read →
04 Acoustic Panels Two panels that transform a living room read →