The Studio Floor...

[SonicClang]

SO really, it doesnt matter what kind of floor I put down at all?

Did you read my reply? You did get that carpet is bad right? That should illustrate the point to you that what you put down does matter.

For the most part, if it's hard, it's reflective. But there are certain circumstances where some floors may act almost like the head of a drum and have resonance, thus creating a spike in your room's frequency response. This is why I'm going with stained concrete.

 

[Innovations]

Nearly anything in a basement has a potential for water damage. If you wanted good appearance I would go laminate. If you wanted good functionality I would suggest interlocking rubber flooring squares...easy on the feet, easy to install, and pretty much impervious to water damage.