Celebrating 10 years of
SUPER SONIC SERVICE
“It’s all about the room.” Absolute Audio/Video owner Ross Sisson grew up in Red Deer, in a home full of music. Organ lessons at the Gaetz Memorial United Church gave him one of his first experiences with a large space that allowed sound to expand. “Corners are a real problem in a room,” says Sisson. “When the bass loads in a corner, it negatively affects the mid-range and higher frequencies of the sound.” That’s why when Sisson visits a client’s home or business, one of his first observations is, “What are the details of the listening area?” According to Sisson, there are modifications that can be made to the room to improve the acoustics. “The room is much more of a factor to creating a positive musical experience than the components,” he explains. “That’s why Absolute also provides advice on acoustical treatments, soundproofing and electrical upgrades. It’s not always enough just to have good sound when you’re sitting in the sweet spot in front of the speakers – quite a few people do other activities while they enjoy their music.” Absolute A/V in Bowness is full of intimate rooms. “Unlike the big box stores, there’s no ‘in with the masses, out on their asses’ scene at this establishment,” says Sisson. “People come back to our shop again and again.
Enjoying music has been a lifelong pursuit for Ross Sisson, owner of Absolute Audio/Video.
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