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    Stillpoint Apertures

    I'm going to be looking into room treatment.

    Has anyone tried these Aperture panels? They are described as an absorber, a diffusor, and a resonator, all in one.

    I have an unusual space: 15 wide x 60' long. Glass at either end, 1/3rd wall glass on one of the 60' walls.
    I'm planning to use some Vescom acoustic translucent curtain fabric over the at either end (so as not to eliminate
    natural light) and to also to put another layer of the fabric at the 45' depth of the space. Translucent, acoustic curtain fabrics

    The 60' swath of glass on one wall is covered with double cellular fabric blinds.
    The other 60' wall is mostly sheetrock and has a slight curvature.

    My listening area is in the first 45' and is variable-- I move around a lot-- from near field to all over the space.

    Anyway, I thought I might try these panels: two behind speakers, two on the walls at the first side reflections, and two hanging in front of the Vescom fabric at 45'.

    It's actually a pretty exciting space to fill with sound-- I just need to tame it a bit.
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    Re: Stillpoint Apertures

    Go for it
    They really do the 3 things
    I already installed like 30 of them and all with super positive results

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    I'm curious about the Aperture's blending of "diffusion, absorption and resonance" into a single panel. Is this a unique design, never used in acoustic treatments before this product? It seems to be marketed to audiophiles who don't want to inundate their listening spaces with separate bulky bass traps, assorbers and diffusers. Which is a great idea, depending on how well they work.

    I'm wondering if there are compromises involved in this 3 in 1 panel? They sound promising...
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    edited....

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    Re: Stillpoint Apertures

    I bought 5 Aperture panels. I finally started "playing" with them today. I temporarily placed 4 on the wall behind the speakers (2 behind each speaker) - still playing with placement. So far I'm more than pleased. Will be listening and moving them around a bit to find the right location before I install them.

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    Re: Stillpoint Apertures

    As long as one understands they do nothing in the bass, one can then decide whether what they do is worth the entry price.

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    Re: Stillpoint Apertures

    These are calling me name...I need two.

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    Re: Stillpoint Apertures

    Welcome to the forum baddog!
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    Re: Stillpoint Apertures

    Thanks Joe, don't know how I missed this place for so long. I like the vibe.
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    Re: Stillpoint Apertures

    Old thread, but anyone had any recent experience with these panels or their new stands?

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    Stillpoint Apertures

    Quote Originally Posted by jap View Post
    Old thread, but anyone had any recent experience with these panels or their new stands?
    We installed some at my clients. Made a nice improvement tightening the center image.

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    Re: Stillpoint Apertures

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    We installed some at my clients. Made a nice improvement tightening the center image.
    Thanks for the feedback.

    Two 2'x 2' Stillpoint Apertures retail for $1498.

    $900. buys four 4'x2' Vicoustic Wavewood 120 panels, which would allow me to put one in the middle behind my speakers, two at the first reflection points and one on the wall behind my listening position.

    Just wondering which option will give me more bang for the buck.

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    Re: Stillpoint Apertures

    Quote Originally Posted by jap View Post
    Thanks for the feedback.

    Two 2'x 2' Stillpoint Apertures retail for $1498.

    $900. buys four 4'x2' Vicoustic Wavewood 120 panels, which would allow me to put one in the middle behind my speakers, two at the first reflection points and one on the wall behind my listening position.

    Just wondering which option will give me more bang for the buck.
    Gotta say, the stillpoints. 4 x 2 isn't enough for wave wood.




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    Re: Stillpoint Apertures

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    We installed some at my clients. Made a nice improvement tightening the center image.

    I agree with this 100%!

    Also good results with one on each side of speaker.
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    Re: Stillpoint Apertures

    I recently borrowed six of the Aperture panels from my dealer and invited some mates over for a listening and evaluation session.

    We all agreed that the "best bang for your buck" was two panels placed at the first reflection points on either side of the room.

    Next best position was behind the listener and the least effective was behind the speakers or in the centre position, behind the speakers.

    To be fair, there was little difference in solidifying the centre image by swapping out my existing Acustica Applicata DADD's which do a very good job of room tuning!

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    Re: Stillpoint Apertures

    A view down towards the speakers, showing DAAD's and Stillpoints Aperture in place.

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    Re: Stillpoint Apertures

    ah wondered what they were . they do look rather good . nice to see the mummy speakers in post 14 or at least i think thats what they are . correct me if i am wrong
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    Re: Stillpoint Apertures

    Quote Originally Posted by hifinutt View Post
    ah wondered what they were . they do look rather good . nice to see the mummy speakers in post 14 or at least i think thats what they are . correct me if i am wrong
    "mummy speakers?"

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    Re: Stillpoint Apertures

    A very effective 3 way, (bass control, diffusor & absorber) acoustic panel worth checking out is the "Curve" by "Acoustic Geometry".
    Very well made and reasonably priced. Comes in many fabric choices to match your decor. Has wall cleats for mounting or stands are available. Well thought out product that delivers the goods.
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    Re: Stillpoint Apertures

    Quote Originally Posted by XCop5089 View Post
    "mummy speakers?"
    ah when checking site , they don`t look anything like them !!! my mistake . yes couple of people I know have tried them

    http://horns.pl/zestawy-glosnikowe/mummy-3/
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    Re: Stillpoint Apertures

    thanks for the share on that, super helpful
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    Re: Stillpoint Apertures

    I have a number of these in my room. Without question they have improved the overall sonics and naturalness of the room's acoustic without the dampening, dullness, bass-suckout or frequency imbalance I have experienced with other products. Even speaking within the room as you walk in, sounds natural. There are no reverberation or unnatural colorations apparent. It is a pleasant room in which to listen to music, talk with friends, family or when converted to a movie theater, it becomes exceptional, without the sharp-edge to loud movie sound passages. The Stillpoints and the room build are what I consider to be the key system strength.
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