Take Over Tuesday: Featuring Geoffrey from Ascendo

It’s Take Over Tuesday where you the listener run the podcast.


And this week’s episode is featuring Geoffrey!

Crafting the Perfect Sound: Insights from an Audio Expert

In this engaging episode, Joe Klusnick is back and he brings Geoffrey from Ascendo Immersive Audio with him.  Joe and DJ dive into the world of audio engineering with Geoffrey, a passionate and experienced audio expert. Geoffrey shares his journey from his early days experimenting with loudspeakers and car audio systems to becoming a prominent figure in the high-end home theater industry. He discusses the importance of fast transient response in woofers, the challenges of designing speakers that balance speed and extension, and the evolution of audio materials and technologies. Geoffrey also emphasizes the significance of proper calibration and room acoustics in achieving the ultimate audio experience, drawing from his extensive travels and experiences in various markets around the world.

We also explore the intricacies of home theater design, including the impact of speaker placement, room acoustics, and the use of woven screens versus microperforated screens. Jeffrey shares his insights on the future of home theater technology, the importance of infrasonic bass, and the challenges of replicating real-world sounds in a home environment. With anecdotes from his travels and experiences in the audio industry, this episode offers a deep dive into the art and science of creating immersive audio experiences.

Chapters

1. (00:00:00) Introduction and Guest Introduction
2. (00:00:21) Car Audio Beginnings
3. (00:03:01) Geoffrey Journey into Audio
4. (00:12:22) Transition to Home Theater
5. (00:25:09) Designing Subwoofers for Home Theater
6. (00:39:20) Importance of Specifications and Measurements
7. (01:01:02) Full Range Speaker Design Philosophy
8. (01:09:09) Room Acoustics and Speaker Placement
9. (01:29:12) Screen Types and Acoustic Impact
10. (01:40:00) High Channel Count Systems
11. (01:45:08) Upcoming Exhibitions and Conclusion Follow & Say Hi to the Guys on Twitter

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