GIK alternatives

I have used GIK on a number of occasions including recently for an art panel. I ordered it on Jan 1 and it just arrived today. Frankly I was pretty disappointed in the slow service. 

A few weeks ago, I decided to try some QRD diffusor panels from ATS Acoustics since I felt that the absorber/diffusor panels (Impression Pro Series Bass Trap Diffusor/Absorber) I had purchased from GIK were sapping too much energy out of the music. 

My ceilings are a couple inches lower than 8ft, and I wanted to do floor to ceiling diffusors. GIK doesn't seem to offer custom sizes like this, so I searched around for alternatives and found ATS. For a small upcharge, they were willing to do a custom height. 

I ordered eight custom sized diffusors from ATS and they arrived at my door literally eight days later, and that includes shipping half way across the country. 

Unfortunately, one of them was damaged in shipping. I contacted ATS and a replacement arrived a week later at no charge. Kudos for the exceptional customer service!

They are well made and sound fabulous. You can see them on my virtual system page. jaytor's system

For those who don’t mind getting their hands dirty:

GR Research has just introduced DIY acoustic panel kits sold as flat packs. Just screw the Baltic Birch pieces together, stuff the assembled frame(s) with your material of choice, and cover with fabric. Sizes and priced on the GRR website, a video about the kits on YouTube (just do a search for the company name, the video will appear). The kits are far cheaper than factory-assembled ones, as is shipping.

Chuckling at the Harley reference. Talk about a company that builds junk.

I received a pair of wood ATS scatter plates that were custom stained. They are handsomely made. From order to delivery was < 2 weeks. Price was fair. Thank you for the recommendations everyone. It is hoped that GIKs founder/owner and original CEO has experienced an important business lesson.

Hey Guys wanted to let you all know that as of today we quoting any new orders to ship out in about 3 weeks. It really has been a hell of a last 2.5 months but feel we are almost out of the weeds. I am sure we may hit a few walls but feel we are on the best footing we have seen in a long time. I want to thank you all for the emails, messages and just comments. Please keep them coming. I starting GIK back in 2004 just for the love of music just like you guys and happy to still be part of it. BTW we are also going to be doing the QRDs that someone else talked about but we will be having them build in our European plant and stocked here. We should be able to ship those out as soon as they are ordered once we have them in stock. I will keep you all in the loop on that. 

Thanks again!

Glenn

GIK Acoustics