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New Omega E Mat from Perfect Path Technologies

Many of you own or have read of the highly-regarded PPT Omega E Mat, one of Tim Mrock’s revolutionary signal-enhancing accessories. Just prior to his untimely passing, Tim had finished developing a new generation of his Omega mat, soon to be available. Krissy Mrock has asked a few of us to introduce this new mat, here given the working title of The Double Omega.

In distinguishing the Double Omega, we know the original Omega, herein called the single, as a 7.5” by 10”, rather heavy and somewhat pliable mat, a bit more than 1/8” thick and with a vinyl-like feel. One face is glossy white, displaying the PPT logo and Omega name, while the other is black, smooth and magnetized. Sandwiched between these faces is the active material that causes components to reject the EMI that saturates everything in our surroundings. The Double Omega is much the same, with one important difference: the magnetized face has the finely-textured feel of around, say, 220-grit sandpaper. This texture, it is presumed, comprises yet a second active layer of EMI rejection. Presumed—because working details of the Double Omega are not well understood—better yet to know how to apply it.

With the understanding that the single Omega E mats generate field effects from both faces, mats have typically been placed under and over components and vertically over circuit breakers. How you apply the Double Omega will depend on best use and experimentation. In my case, I have removed two single mats, lying side-by-side, from the top of my large Wadia CDP and have replaced those with two Double Omegas. The Wadia is a one-box player that contains a pre-amp, so I wanted that second, strong field effect exerting downward as well as upward. I also have several singles placed underneath, just as before. Going straight to amps, this player is my only source, so I want it fully protected from EMI. Your priorities will differ.

As of this writing, I am only thirty-hours in on placing these Double Omegas, and I can already tell you they are powerful in their prevention of EMI within my digital source. Yet another veil has been lifted—all instruments and voices are even more sorted out in the aural space with new information heard within that space. There is much more decay heard against a new silence behind and between the musicians. I am already so pleased and excited about what the Double Omega E mats are doing. As Krissy told me, Tim was really stoked to have these new mats available. Rather than wait for the the fourteen-day window of improvement, I want to get this intro out so others can relay their experiences sooner.


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rpw ...

The first two mats on each speaker went onto the rear of the speakers in line with the mid-range drivers. That’s all the room I had on the rear of the speakers. As I’ve acquired more mats, they have gone onto the sides of the speakers in line with the drivers. With the addition of each new mat, the sound has improved significantly. The last two mats I received went in line with the bass drivers, and as I said, the improvement was from top to bottom.

Speaking for my system only, the mats are more effective on the speakers than they are under the electrical components. So, if I were doing it again, I would apply the mats in this order:

1. In the circuit breaker box.
2. Under the power conditioner.
3. On the speakers.
4. Under components.
  • Do you think the mats are affecting the driver magnet or the electrical connections to the driver?
Quite honestly, I don’t know what they are affecting. If I could, I’d take my speakers apart and use "Total Contact" liberally in the interior of the speakers. All metal parts and connections would be covered. I think the mats on the exterior of the speakers are having somewhat of the same effect. Why they are so effective on speakers is a mystery to me. I only know that they are ... big time.

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jerrybj ...

Looking forward to your comments regarding your new mats.

Frank


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I would prefer placing them inside the speaker so they don’t mess with the aesthetic appeal of the speakers.   My wife would not allow them on the outside :)

Perhaps they would also be more effective internally? Remove a woofer or two and carefully place internally.   I would use some very strong double sided tape so the mat does not move or vibrate.  Cover the back of the mat very liberally with the tape. If the speaker has acoustic material inside, most do, then simply place the acoustic material over the mat once installed.  

Cards could also also be placed in the same manner.  I have them on the backs of my drivers internally. 
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grannyring ...

I thought about the exact same thing. I sat down one day and thought: "you know if you tore the speakers apart and put the mats inside it may sound better."

Knowing that it would be a lot of work with an old pair of speakers, especially considering that the gaskets are old and dry and would tear apart, and the fact that I'm known among my friends as Mr. All Thumbs, a real expert at taking things apart, and a total klutz in putting them back together, I put the screwdriver on the first screw, while concentrating hard trying to remember the old adage, "leftie loosie, and rightie tightie." Then, it suddenly occurred to me that ... "hey dumb nutz, you don't have a wife!"

Therefore, the mats are on the outside of my speakers. :-)

Frank
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Frank, I'm sending an interior decorator.   
brotw
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These mats are the real deal. Placed 2 of the Omega's in the breaker box, single stacked and centered over the center of the branch circuit bank on the inside of the panel. I've been listening up to the 16 hour point now and hearing continuing improvement.

Music is becoming more live, and energy is intense, "electric" sounding is right. That concert energy (at reasonable volumes) is fully present. Somebody switched the piano on Billy Joel's "All for Leyna", the resonances of the piano are so real with these mats. Albums that had a haze that I attributed to recording quality are now lifted to new hieghts. Steve Perrie's vocals on "Stone in Love" are piercing with realism. As far as I can tell, these new found highs are not artificial but uncovered information, previously lost to dirty AC. The highs also bring a dramatic impact to percussion. The sound is so arresting and captivating, a pause in listening was needed to type this out.

Is it only a matter of time before speaker and component manufacturers are covering internals with this stuff? Could be a significant mark up to go with the performance upgrade. For now, looks like DIY only which is fine, but I'm imagining the future.

@grannyring 

I was thinking of the back of the drivers too, but was concerned the weight of the card would disrupt the sound. Could you detect improvement from cards on drivers? What about treatment options on the crossover of Tekton DI's? As I recall, you modded them heavily.

Brody
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