ASC Sound Panel's

Toolfan66
Toolfan66 Posts: 17,958
edited April 2009 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
anybody ever used these?? Somebody has them for sale for $49 each he has 16 of them 8 black 8 tan

http://www.asc-hifi.com/sound-panel.htm

Thanks,

Larry.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited April 2009
    I haven't used those but they should be very effective for using at first reflection points.Arthur Noxom the man behind Acoustic Sciences is a pioneer in the area of room aoustics.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited April 2009
    How much room do you have? I would rather use something that can also absorb bass waves.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,958
    edited April 2009
    face wrote: »
    how much room do you have? I would rather use something that can also absorb bass waves.


    14 x 22
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited April 2009
    What are you looking to achieve?less side wall reflections,reduction of slap echo's,or trying to control a bass/midbass room mode?

    The ASC panels will only be effective for reflections,they won't help with low frequency room modes.

    Another option and I think more economical would be these guys. http://www.gikacoustics.com/
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited April 2009
    Guitar Center has a bunch of stuff to do just about anything, might not look as pretty.

    http://www.guitarcenter.com/Acoustic-Treatments-Studio-Furniture,Page-1.gc?ipp=15
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited April 2009
    GV#27 wrote: »
    What are you looking to achieve?less side wall reflections,reduction of slap echo's,or trying to control a bass/midbass room mode?

    The ASC panels will only be effective for reflections,they won't help with low frequency room modes.

    Another option and I think more economical would be these guys. http://www.gikacoustics.com/

    I have 2 Monster Bass Traps and 4 244 panels from them in my living room. They really helped get rid of echo and some bass nodes. I should be ordering a few diffusers from them soon too.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • ShinAce
    ShinAce Posts: 1,194
    edited April 2009
    Panels of that size would be great for reflections, especially high frequency.

    If you're room has an echo that is causing fatigue on loud music from the tweeter, go for it.

    If you want a more holistic treatment, keep searching.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited April 2009
    Face wrote: »
    I have 2 Monster Bass Traps and 4 244 panels from them in my living room. They really helped get rid of echo and some bass nodes. I should be ordering a few diffusers from them soon too.
    Great products at reasonable prices.I see they have added two different diffuser designs since I last visited their site.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited April 2009
    I was about to pull the trigger on their newest diffuser, the Elite Poly, but was told the cost would almost double if I wanted them in another color. :rolleyes:
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited April 2009
    Face wrote: »
    I was about to pull the trigger on their newest diffuser, the Elite Poly, but was told the cost would almost double if I wanted them in another color. :rolleyes:
    Oouch,will they sell them unfinished?
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited April 2009
    That's a good question! I'll let you know.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,958
    edited April 2009
    Thanks guys, i will call GIK about room kits. i just thought the price was right on the ones i found. i am going to see them tomorrow none the less. room treatments is new to me so trying to find what i may or may not need is a pain. i just want to tone the room down, a couple of bass traps sound like a good idea as well.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,958
    edited April 2009
    I have been told you don't notice a big differance putting them up. but when you take them down is when you really notice how it changed it all. not sure how true this statement is as i have never had them.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited April 2009
    Each of the 3 pairs made a different, some more subtle than the rest. One pair helped with the low end, one pair really helped with echo, and the third pair really killed the sound of the room and I had to mess with their placement.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,958
    edited April 2009
    Well the guy on craigs list let me take these home today for a demo to see if i liked them with no money down!! gotta say they changed my room big time. I like them, they helped clean up the highs and lows. Was not sure what to expect as i have never had them, the bass is deeper, and the clarity is much smoother. I don't see me taking these back. For those of you not sure about room treatments try them.

    This is the same guy i got the SDA SRS 1.2's from.

    Larry.
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