ASC Tube Traps vs. Cube Tower Trap


Has anyone had experience comparing these two products? The Tube Traps would most likely be the 16" size; the Towers are one size fits all. Being a renter, and having to move from time to time, I need something that will work in a variety of spaces, so can't buy based on just the current need. I'm poised to buy a set of ASC's Sound Panels and will follow that up with the traps. The Towers are of some interest because they are more "decor friendly". Any feedback would be appreciated.
fpeel
Hi Fpeel; I have not compared the two different acoustic tubes you mention, but I do have 5 11" dia. ASC tube traps and 3 15" X 4ft. panel traps. I like the ASCs because of their versatility; when one side faces outward all frequencies are absorbed, but with the other side out, the tube will reflect all frequencies above 200 HZ (and absorb below). And of course if the tubes are turned partially, they will reflect/absorb differentially. It is very easy to hear differences as the tubes are turned, and thus you can "tune" your room to your taste. The panel traps absorb down to 200 HZ (I believe), but do not reflect. The panels are very good at controlling first reflections off walls. If I had it to do over again, I would have a couple of 16" tubes for the corners behind the speakers, but they are quite a bit bigger and more expensive than the 11" ones. Can't help with the cube traps. I don't think they have reflecton and absorbtion sides built into opposite sides though. Cheers. Craig.
Thanks, Craig. Just a couple of quick points. Do I understand correctly that you'd rather have two 16" tubes rather than five of the 11" size? Also, the Cubes do have difussion sides, but being square are limited in how much they can be dialed in (which may have just answered my question regarding flexibility!).

Regarding the sound panels, yours are 15" wide; the "stock" ones are 8" and come in an 8 panel set. In your estimation is there any advantage to the wider panels? My hunch is the greater number of narrow panels would mean more set up options. What does your experience say?

BTW, I spoke with ASC awhile back, but feedback from actual users is always extremely helpful. Thanks again.
One big difference is that the tube trap is tuneable - you can rotate the inside with an allen wrench - for varying degrees of reflection and absorption. The cube trap is not tuneable.