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GIK Acoustic Treatments

The new listening room (22x14)is a bit of an acoustic nightmare: ceramic floors, bare walls, and open side wall into a large cavernous space. An 8x10 rug with 2 ASC tube traps is doing little to tame the slap echo. My web research led me to GIK Acoustics. Very affordable products with great customer service. I just submitted my "consult form" with an indicated budget of $1000. I have read of some members here who have been very pleased with their products. Was hoping to hear of other members experiences with GIK in terms of results, build quality and aesthetic.

Thanks
Adam
adamg
missioncoonery
1,250 posts
 
I bought OWENS CORNING 703 2" panels off the bay.cut them to size.covered them myself with $22 worth of discount black audio fabric..works as well as anything Ive tried for under $125.00
dhel
40 posts
 
I have had 3 of the 242s and 4 of the 244s for the last couple of years. The build quality is good, but aesthetically the front edges are not as straight and clean as I would like (they may have changed this). I have the basic black fabric and it looks good and is of high quality. Acoustically they are great and you can't beat the price in a pre-made panel. As far a customer service, they were great and a friend of mine who also ordered from them said the same.
blindjim
3,092 posts
 
Adamg
Thanks... it's cool. Sure I was disappointed at the results, especially after I offered to pay, twice, for the samples.

However in my life everything always works out. I bought sufficient OC & Manley (?) rock wool to outfit two severe corner traps, ala Super chunks, first reflections, and corner busters, for around $175, and the backboarding for around $10, the fabric isn't settled yet, but should come in around $100 give or take a bit. so for about 3 bills or so, the room gets done acoustically. Esthetically, it'll appear as traditional furniture accessories and match better to the existing color changes I've made there too. Should be done shortly.

Good luck and enjoy.
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pdreher
1,243 posts
 
My experience with GIK was very pleasant. I have 8 of the 244 panels and would likely order a few more products from them if my wife hadn't freaked out so much when the 244 panels arrived. Excellent bang for the buck!
spenceroo
183 posts
 
I'm using 4 Tri Traps in my living room, and I have about 20 244/242 panels in my recording studio. They do the job just fine. They're not perfect aesthetically, but good enough to look pretty professional. I tried making one once, and it's not as easy as it looks. I won't be making any more, especially with GIK's price point for these things. I have never had any problems with customer service. They've been great.
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