Acoustic resonators in place of room treatment


Attended Frank of Acoustic resonators demo during Kuala lumpur AV show , Malaysia yesterday. Demostrated his magic show and I can really hear the difference . During Q & A session someone asked him whether it is necessary to do room treatment if we use the acoustic resonators. Was told it's sufficient to use only the resonators up to max 11 pieces only. I got my room treated using Rives level1 ( only level possible in Malaysia) & faced with construction issues & it's only theoretical design only. If it's truly work , it's certainly preferably over traditional room
treatment. Cost wise it's comparable . Anybody has tried the resonator method of room treatment & what is your impression?
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Hotsauce, Is rives audio selling these resonators? I dont see it in their website. However, I do see that virtual dynamics is selling the acoustic resonators by Franck Tchang.
Tbg, maybe I do understand why u cant stand Rives design. I did a Level 1 with Rives audio. I like the look of things but the detail drawings could have been better. I have to ripped off the front resonator due to vibration which I constructed as detailed in their drawings. However , to be fair to Rives audio, Richard in particular, he was very accommodate in entertain my questions when I was faced with a blurred image issue. So for those using Rives audio, asked as many questions as possible and use some creativity in constructing the room treatment. As far as room treatment and design is concern, I believe there is no 1 right way\ only, just like how synergistic research and acoustic resonator approached the room tuning issues using different products and materials.
07-27-09: Tbg
Hotsauce, I cannot stand Rives rooms. I do, indeed, believe what I do.

Just curious. What is it about Rives designed rooms that displeases you?
Slipknot1, the music does not sound live. I have only heard two such rooms, however.
Has anyone tried egg cups?

Is there any reason why acoustic resonators have the market cornered on all metal cups/bells that resonate audibly and improve room acoustics?

After all, to extend the analogy, Rives only does professionally with more know how and expertise than what DIY'ers can also achieve with fibreglass chunks etc....i.e Rives follows well known acoustic principles and science...