Rugs are definitely helpful, but honestly, furniture placement can be hit or miss. I've tried rearranging my living room a dozen times, and while it did help a bit, it wasn't exactly a miracle fix. Maybe my couch just isn't fluffy enough to absorb sound waves properly... who knows.
Bookshelves, though—those are legit. I filled mine with random stuff (books, plants, even some old board games), and it noticeably cut down on the echo. Plus, it gave me an excuse to finally unpack boxes I'd been ignoring for months.
And yeah, talking to the TV still feels weird sometimes. Especially when it misunderstands me and starts playing something totally random... nothing like asking for the weather and getting a documentary on penguins instead.
Bookshelves do help a ton, but honestly, adding a few plants around the room can make an even bigger difference. They absorb sound surprisingly well and improve air quality too. Ever thought about tossing in some leafy greens for acoustics?
"adding a few plants around the room can make an even bigger difference."
Totally agree with this. When I moved into my new place, I had this weird echo issue in the living room. Tossed in a couple of big leafy plants—problem solved. Plus, it just feels nicer hanging out there now...
Plants definitely help, but if you're still feeling awkward talking to your TV, you might wanna check your furniture layout. When I first set up my living room, the couch was way too far back and angled weirdly, so it felt like I was shouting across the room. Moved it closer, centered it better, and added a rug underneath—made things feel way more natural. Might be worth a quick rearrange before buying more plants...
Had the same issue—felt like I was yelling at a distant relative or something. Honestly, rearranging furniture helped way more than plants ever did. Plus, it's free...worth trying before spending cash on greenery.
