Absorption Characteristics of Upholstered Theater Chairs and Carpet as Measured in Two Auditoriums

Abstract

Data on the absorption of upholstered theater chairs as measured during the construction of a 496-seat auditorium and a 738-seat auditorium are presented. These data obtained on the seats after placement in each auditorium indicate a much lower absorption per seat over the entire audio-frequency band than has previously been reported. Before the seats were installed in the 496-seat auditorium, 1080 ft2 of Axminster carpet were laid on the floor of this room, and the absorption characteristics of this full-scale sample were determined. These data are also reported in this paper.