The most complete and current guide to architectural acoustics principles and practices, Master Handbook of Acoustics, Sixth Edition is essential for anyone seeking to design and construct audiophile-quality sonic environments, ranging from home theaters and project studios to large-scale recording studios. Thoroughly revised to include new acoustical design techniques, this comprehensive resource explains the art and science of room acoustics and architecture by combining theoretical instruction with practical engineering advice.

Written by renowned experts in the field and refined through several editions, this fully updated classic describes the fundamentals of acoustical properties, as well as the latest solutions to acoustical problems. Throughout, this authoritative text provides clear explanations, describes hands-on techniques, and features numerous room designs that can be built as presented or adapted to your particular needs.

Understand how sound waves travel in free fields and enclosed spaces, learn how human sound perception and psychoacoustics affect room design, and calculate and predict reflections, reverberation times, and room modes. This book is an indispensable tool for professionals and enthusiasts alike who seek to master the intricacies of acoustical design.