Acoustic Panel Companies?

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Acoustic Panel Companies?
« on: 14 Feb 2021, 03:32 am »
What are some companies other than what's on this forum that have well priced treatments that work?  I know of Real Traps, what else is there? 

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« Reply #1 on: 14 Feb 2021, 06:46 am »
JT, I've purchased art panels from these guys and the quality was good. Sturdier than GIK btw with their heavy luan backing.

https://www.atsacoustics.com/

I have purchased MLV from these guys:  https://www.acoustiblok.com/acoustiblok-product-lines/acoustiblok-soundproofing-material/

Now you can get Knauf and similar at HD, sites like these are superfluous for some of us, https://www.insulationworld.com/prodView.asp?idproduct=631

Watch the security of this site - warnings given to me via my browser:  https://www.soundproofing.org/  but they have a wide range of goodies.

Always intrigued by this guy's carbon filled absorbers. Never had the gumption to go for it.
https://www.acousticfields.com/diy-bass-traps-diy-bass-absorber-kit-guide/

And of course you know of Real Traps and I'm a huge fan of the over the top quality construction. I've scored some nice used panels over the last year.

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« Reply #2 on: 14 Feb 2021, 01:50 pm »
Thanks SO much BRM!  I'm definitely going to check them all out.   :thumb:

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« Reply #3 on: 14 Feb 2021, 02:05 pm »
Acoustic fields stuff is not cheap but great quality and they offer a free room analysis with owner Dennis Foley. He seems to be really knowledgeable. He has great videos on YouTube. I made a bunch of absorption panels out of Roxul batts and boards using a template from someone I found on YouTube. Just do a search on user Rocker. If I had unlimited funds, I would have went with Acoustic Fields or GIK or one of the others. I have also bought foam from foamfactory.com.

I have bought acoustic fabric from ATS acoustics and they are great to deal with. I recommend them.

There are tons of options out there for any budget and ability level. There is always the WAF too. As I have a dedicated room, that was not the issue, but I still wanted the room to look acceptable.

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« Reply #4 on: 14 Feb 2021, 02:41 pm »
Floyd Toole in his 3rd edition of "Sound Reproduction" barely recommends diffusers for home use, but does suggest use of absorption panels.  The most important factor is the material sonic properties first, area covered, and design.  Most treatments are extremely ineffective, especially in the lower frequencies.

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« Reply #5 on: 14 Feb 2021, 06:06 pm »
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« Reply #6 on: 14 Feb 2021, 06:24 pm »
https://www.acoustimac.com/
I purchased a well made panel from acoustimac. They have a nice selection of materials and absorption materials.
This is great as they're not that far from me.  Need to check out their specs to make sure they're effective. 

Mike-48

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« Reply #7 on: 14 Feb 2021, 07:09 pm »
GIK
ASC
RPG
Vicoustic

are some of the more well-known ones

tamcongdinh

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« Reply #8 on: 20 Apr 2021, 06:44 am »
I'd refer ASC

mikeeastman

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« Reply #9 on: 20 Apr 2021, 04:27 pm »
P.I. Designed Acoustical Products, nice product and reasonably priced.

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« Reply #10 on: 20 Apr 2021, 11:01 pm »
On the DIY/low-end, there's Homosote - http://www.homasote.com/products/440-soundbarrier

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« Reply #11 on: 21 Apr 2021, 01:34 pm »
Just so happens I was reading the latest issue of TAS and looked at Robert Harley's setup, he uses Acoustic Geometry, not for me, but maybe worth a look:
https://acousticgeometry.com/products/

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« Reply #12 on: 21 Apr 2021, 03:49 pm »
I've used GIK panels for years and highly recommend them.  https://www.gikacoustics.com/  From plain to artistic panels...I primarily use the 244 absorber panels.  They tame the bass in my acoustically lousy room quite nicely.  And they're affordably priced.

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« Reply #13 on: 18 May 2021, 03:43 am »
Dennis at Acoustic Fields really helped me with my room. I bought the foam from Dennis and built the frames DIY style. This saved some money and didn’t sacrifice performance. His foam is awesome.


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« Reply #14 on: 9 Sep 2021, 11:29 pm »
I just ordered some Vicoustic Cinema Round premium panels for my wife approved room.  I was considering the Vicoustic Totem but I need to do some convincing of the spouse

youngho

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« Reply #15 on: 10 Sep 2021, 05:02 am »
What are some companies other than what's on this forum that have well priced treatments that work?  I know of Real Traps, what else is there?

For absorption panels, consider RPG, Kinetics Noise Control, GIK, and Realacoustix

For diffusion elements, depending on the type, RPG, Kinetics, Realacoustix, GIK, maybe Primacoustic (or for lightweight products, Vicoustic or Artnovion)

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« Reply #16 on: 10 Sep 2021, 04:41 pm »
I have a mixture of Acoustimac (bass traps, absorbers), DIY (absorber/refractor), GIK Acoustics (on order - QRD Diffusers) and Primacoustic (tri-corner, broadband traps).

youngho

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« Reply #17 on: 10 Sep 2021, 05:26 pm »
Oh, there's also https://arithmetic-design.com/, also the PSI AVAA C20 active bass absorbers