Architectural Acoustics (J Ross Publishing Classics)

Good quality of book, as said like new only

good paper quality.

This book tells you what you need to know. As an engineer designing difficult A/V installations (among other things) I found this book very helpful. There is a good balance between the theoretical and the practical. The various topics are treated in a self-contained manner, chapter by chapter (e.g. echo and reverberation within a performance room, machinery noise isolation and so on). If you have a specific requirement or problem to solve, having to do with Architectural Acoustics, this book will get you from A to B quickly and efficiently, and leave you with the feeling that (a) there is no mystery, there are no black arts involved and (b) with application of the correct techniques and calculations, you can take on straightforward assignments with some confidence.I would regard this as an excellent reference guide for the practitioner of, well, Architectural Acoustics. If your aim is to go build a sound studio, then there are more specific how-to guides out there. Although the book explains the background (and some of the mathematics) of wave propagation theory quite well, and even though the topics are laid out with minimal reliance on mathematics, the book is still going to be more helpful to those who have a reasonable grasp of basic theory and a good grounding in physics and maths.

I purchased this volume because I do writing about acoustics and sometimes want to see terminology and style used by others in the field.As advertised, the writing in this book is clear.One note - this seems to be a reprint of a book last edited more years ago than one would think from the metadata on Amazon. If you're looking for the latest technical info on the subject, you may wish to look elsewhere.

Even after having collected and read quite a few of the modern textbooks on architectural acoustics, Egan's Architectural Acoustics (1988 hardback edition in my case) still stands as the most accessible first foray into the subject. I frequently use this book in my consulting practice when I need to illustrate a fundamental concept, such as sound isolation, auditorium shaping, or the basic acoustical conditions necessary to support various styles of music. Even though the binding has mechanically failed, I have not yet been able to bring myself to part with the book long enough to have it rebound. Perhaps the new softcover binding will actually hold up better to repeated reading, as this book will surely receive and deserve!

I love this book, I had it when it first came out then got it again later, this is the second time. It is broad coverage that gives good illustrations too. Not the most In depth book but great general over all book, prob one of the best I've seen for that. I would say a must for architects and audio people.

Great for the aspiring architect!