Why You Hear More Echo Indoors in Winter — Cold-Air Acoustics Explained
• Winter's cold air changes sound's speed, making echoes stronger indoors.
• Temperature differences in a room cause sound waves to bend, creating more noticeable echoes.
• Adding soft furnishings like carpets and curtains can help reduce echoes in your home during winter.
Winter echoes: cold air's acoustic effect
Ever noticed how sounds seem to bounce around more inside your home during the winter months? It's not just your imagination! The science behind this has to do with how cold air affects the way sound travels.
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