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The original was posted on /r/audiophile by /u/New-Reserve5996 on 2023-08-18 20:35:42+00:00.

Hi guys, I’m building a home theatre (19’9" x 13’). I have speakers by Paradigm and a denon receiver already from my previous home theatre (which was not properly planned)

I want this time to be a proper home theatre, so I will be installing a wall to wall carpet, and raised rows for seating. I need help with the acoustic treatment.

After watching a few videos on YouTube, I’ve understood that acoustic treatment is to reduce the reverb/echo. My questions are-

1. How much of the surface area of wall/ceiling be covered with acoustic panels
2. What type of finish should be done on the rest of the wall area?
3. Do we need to make reverb/echo zero? Is there a tool to measure this?

Thanks in advance

Abhinav