Name: X17 Turbo Bass Trap
SKU: 121860
Price: 600.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Features & Benefits

Features

Cylindrical Shape
Beautiful finished look
Free-Standing and stackable
Class-A Fire Rated
Selected fabric colors available

Benefits

Provides bass trapping and deals with SBIR (Speaker Boundary Interference Response) using multi-densities to reach lower frequencies.
Transforms any room into a professional sounding, reflection-controlled space
Fraction of the cost required to construct a professionally designed room
No mounting necessary
Can be used in control rooms and live recording situations as movable gobos (or go-betweens)
A treatment that is familiar in home theaters

Uses

Turbo Traps are ideal for professional audio environments such as: recording studios, mixing rooms, live rooms, 2-channel listening rooms, and tracking rooms as they can be used to form a T-Zone, a reflective-free area which treats speaker boundary interference and first reflections – some of the biggest problems facing critical listening.

Placement options:

Create a T-Zone by treating First Reflections and creating a barrier around speakers to reduce Speaker Boundary Interference (SBIR)
Stacked in corners for bass trapping
Back wall
Tracking wall for recording (U-shaped, surrounding the tracking area)

See “Turbo Tuning Guide” Tab for an in-depth description of each scenario

Create a T-Zone: A Reflection-Free Area

Treating First Reflections and SBIR

To get the best results from the Turbo Traps, set up a T-Zone in order to treat some of the biggest problems facing audio professionals: First Reflections and Speaker Boundary Interference Response, also known as SBIR.

The T-Zone is an arrangement of Turbo Traps set up between the listening position and the front and side walls. This U-shaped treatment position acts as a shield to eliminate reflections from the walls so the listener hears what is coming directly from speakers resulting in clearer low end and improved stereo imaging.

See “Turbo Tuning Guide” Tab for more information.

X17 Specs

Core

Rigid fiberglass in different densities allows for more low end absorption than any other treatment option per square foot.

Design

Free-standing cylindrical design
Handmade and machine-precise construction
Beautiful finish and fabric selection for a polished look

Weight

30lbs

NRC

1.05 (versus foam products where NRC = 0.4)

Construction

Sturdy core holds up to 150lbs
Multilayered material densities for increased effectiveness
Quality hand-made construction and craftsmanship
Flawless cylindrical shape

Standard Sizes

17″ x 38.25″

Suggested Placement

See “Turbo Tuning” Tab to discover the best placement options for your Turbo Traps.

TURBO TUNING GUIDE

T-Zone Setup

Set up a Turbo Reflection-Free Zone, also known as the T-Zone, by using Turbo Traps to absorb early reflections and eliminate Speaker Boundary Interference Response, also known as SBIR.

The T-Zone is an arrangement of Turbo Traps set up between the listening position and the front and side walls. This U-shaped shield eliminates reflections from the walls so the listener hears what is coming directly from speakers resulting in clearer low end and improved stereo imaging.

Early Reflection Points

Place the Turbo Traps along side walls at first reflection points to address and treat some of the biggest problems in a room: early reflections. The goal for any room is to ensure the listener is hearing sound directly from the speakers. First reflection points are the areas on your sidewalls, floor, and ceiling where reflections bounce off and come back to listening position. These reflections are loud and quick, so they cause a lot of interference from low-mids to high frequencies and can give irregular spikes in response and smearing of dynamics.

Bass Trapping in Corners

Turbo Bass Traps are free standing and can be stacked in front and/or back corners to effectively absorb the low-end. Low frequency waves are longer and stronger than higher frequencies and they build up wherever there's a boundary. Corners are particularly troublesome as it's the area where two surface boundaries meet. Bass trapping means the low end is more tempered (it's not removed) resulting in clearer, cleaner sound.

Back Wall

Place 3 or 4 columns of Turbo Bass Traps behind the listening position to tame back wall reflections.

Tracking Wall

Place stacked columns of Turbo Bass Traps in a U-shape around instruments to get incredible quality!

the Ultimate Setup

T-Zone: GET TURBO TUNED

Achieve a Turbo Reflection-free Zone, better known as the T-Zone, for a room you can trust. To create a T-Zone, surround the listening position with Turbo Bass Traps in a U-shape which eliminates all early reflections and any boundary interference from the speakers, also known as SBIR.

Turbo Bass Traps can be configured to create a response shield which removes front wall boundary reflections (See our article on SBIR) and side wall early reflections (See our article on first reflections).

SBIR (Speaker Boundary Interference Response) is a term to describe how the proximity of a speaker to a hard boundary (wall/ceiling/floor) will change the response, especially in the low end.

The only way to truly prevent SBIR is to flush mount your monitors in a hard, rigid wall. This is how monitors are mounted in million dollar recording studio control rooms. Because each Turbo Bass Trap acts as a pedestal or stand, they can be used to simulate a flush-wall mount of your speakers. Place your speaker on one Turbo Bass Trap then use varying sizes and heights to surround the speaker and create a flush-mount installation.

The great thing about the T-Zone is you can use it with any type speaker – not just those designed to be flush-mounted. The T-Zone configuration will smooth bass response getting you closer to the true sound coming from your speakers versus reflective interference from walls and ceiling.

The GIK Difference

There’s a difference between a GIK Acoustics product and all others on the market.

The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office issued utility patent US 9,091,060 for GIK’s unique, proprietary design of its acoustic absorbers. The patent covers the design and construction of GIK Acoustics’ 242 Acoustic Panels, 244 Bass Traps with FlexRange Technology, and Monster Bass Traps with FlexRange Technology.

In addition to our patent, we separate ourselves from other acoustic treatment manufacturers in 6 primary areas

quality

GIK Acoustics products are beyond simple do-it-yourself panels that are found on the market today. We start with only the highest-quality materials that will not sag or leak over time, then we build every panel by hand employing a unique two-frame system.

Unlike other companies who use inexpensive materials, GIK Acoustics panels are crafted with quality insulation material, fabrics and hardwood plywoods. We start with absorptive insulation material that is intended for room acoustics – not cheap mineral wool whose main purpose is to insulate a ship’s engine room.

We then use carefully selected hardwood plywoods – not cheap imports – to construct our frames. The difference and chief advantage is dimensional stability. Crossbanded layers and balanced construction mean that hardwood plywood won’t shrink, swell or warp as much as lumber. To finish our panels we offer an array of fine fabrics – from our standard 9 options to the full line of Guilford of Maine panel fabrics.

GIK Acoustics products are not only Greensafe, but they carry a Class A fire rating which means we continue to provide our clients with the safest most effective products available. The Class A fire rating means that GIK Acoustics treatments have received the highest rating possible under the ASTM E84, a test used by code officials and regulatory agencies in the acceptance of interior finish materials.

Our team of professional builders handcraft each acoustic panel, bass trap and diffusor to exacting standards ensuring the most attractive, effective and dependable products. The difference is our customers are secure in knowing they receive the very best made-to-order acoustic treatments available.

value

Dollar for dollar, GIK Acoustics’ products absorb more sabins (sound) than any other product on the market. We provide our customers the most cost effective solution to make every space sound it’s best.

GIK Acoustics Panels are tested and certified by the Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories (RAL) to provide the most accurate information on the results you can expect when you purchase our products.

Our exceptional cost-to-benefit ratio means our customers do not over-buy or over-treat a room to get results.

Innovation

Over the past 10 years, GIK Acoustics has pioneered a number of acoustic treatments that you can’t find anywhere else. From the Tri-Trap Corner Bass Trap© to our Soffit Bass Trap© to the built in Scatter Plate, GIK continues to innovate.

After a year of research & development, in 2013 we introduced FlexRange Technology – our unique, proprietary system for providing the best in bass trapping and low end absorption.

In 2015 we launched the Alpha Series, a line of acoustic panels and bass traps with a wood face which has a mathematical sequence of slots for one-dimensional scattering / diffusion. The Alpha Series literally changes the face of acoustic panels and bass traps by beautifully combining absorption with diffusion and enhancing any room both aesthetically and acoustically with superior quality, high-performing, and stylish room treatments.

GIK Acoustics is also proud to have launched creative, unique products such as: the multifunctional PIB (Portable Isolation Booth), the decorative and effective Impression Series, and the striking, precise Gotham N23 5″ Quadratic Skyline Diffusor.

We are constantly innovating, so look for more solutions and creative treatments from GIK Acoustics.

Helpful Support Staff

Customer satisfaction is our number one priority at GIK Acoustics.

We start by helping customers determine the best products to treat their space with our free, expert Acoustic Advice. Our well-respected design team has years of experience and are available to provide assistance not only with product selection but product placement within your room.

In addition to providing knowledgeable recommendations, GIK Acoustics maintains contact throughout the order process. Our trained Customer Service team ensures quality, timely delivery and reliability. And our staff is available to help with special needs or custom orders.

The GIK Acoustics difference is we assist with everything from product inquiries to custom orders to delivery notifications to satisfaction follow ups. We guarantee it.

Informative

When it comes to improving the sound quality in a room, many find the science to be overwhelming and the task of DIY’ing acoustic treatments to be daunting. Our solutions are based on the science of acoustics and one of the key dynamics to our success lies in demystifying sound dynamics and room acoustics. We are firm believers in education and our website is full of Educational Articles and Videos. It’s long been our goal to help customers truly understand how sound behaves in a space and the importance and benefits of proper room treatment.

With our blog Acoustics & Audiogeekery, GIK Acoustics aims to explain what you’re hearing and how to improve your audio. Our blog is a resource and a repository of discussions and techniques in the quest to make better audio. Audio is interesting – whether you’re making music, mixing, or simply listening & enjoying – and manipulating technology to solve problems to improve audio is the essence of “audiogeekery.”

Environmental

It’s our commitment to use environmentally safe materials for all our products.We use ECOSE absorption material, eco-friendly wood and we offer customers recycled fabric options as well. Greensafe means GIK Acoustics products are friendlier on air quality, the environment, and your budget.
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