ASC Tube Traps vs. Cube Tower Trap

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.

Yeah, Czapp, I'm quickly coming to the conclusion that functionality is going to win out over form. The tube traps are starting to look like the more desireable solution. Being a bachelor I have that luxury... and can always turn them into plant stands if aesthetics get in the way.

Any thoughts on an optimum width for sound panels? Stock or custom (wider?). Audio Asylum's Jon Risch suggests 30" panels for his DIYs. ASC's "stock" size is 8". Input welcome.

I am in the process of getting a set of sound panels too.
I didn't know they came in different widths. I was told they could be spaced on the wall and still be just as effective.
If that's the case I guess it just comes down to aesthetics.
I was going to put 6 of them on the back wall, and use two
for side reflections. The 8" is fine for the back but a little narrow for the sides.
BTW, I have a set of cube towers, custom 5 ft tall, in the corners behind my speakers. I am in a small room, and couldn't get by without them. They really do work.

Hi Again Fpeel; I would just want the 16" tubes in the corners, but would still want two or three 11" tubes for center rear behind speakers (against the wall) or maybe one just behind each speaker. As to the Panel Traps, the 8"W ones you mention are meant to be hung on wall (I think). The 15"W X 5ft. panels I am referring to (and use) are floor standing, lightweight, and are easily moved around. I had to pay extra to get 4 ft. high panels-- they fit better in my room (5 ft. tall is standard). The 15" wide panels are sold 4 per box for (I think) $500. I could use a set of the 8" wall hanging panels also, and then I think I'd be done (there is a "name" difference between the 8"W and 15"W panels, but I don't remember what it is. Also, I don't know if the 15"W panels are on the ASC website yet). BTW, when I opened the box of 15"W panels, I was sort of disappointed as they seemed lightweight and flimsy. But after positioning them, they really did work, and I concluded that I was paying for good science and engineering. Good Luck. Craig.