Acoustic resonators in place of room treatment

We are not only paying for the material but the patent considering the work and effort that have been put into the design of these wonderful little tweaks. Don't be surprised if the total cost of material and/or parts is significantly less than half the value of the item itself. I am not referring to any specific resonators when making the above comment.

Probably if they were installed in my system and I didnt know it the improvement in sound quality would offset the price.

But just by looking at them, they look like they should cost less than $200.

Audioblazer, sorry I have been monitoring this thread. I really have little to offer about using the ARTs in a Rive room. I do suspect that they would fight each other, however, given my experience with the Holographs, which I ultimately sold.

Placement of each element is quite critical. I would call SR and ask them. They recommend using Holographs, however.

Ozzy, there price was somewhat of an obstacle. I got them at a "show special" price, but had I not heard the demonstration, I still would not have bought them. Given the price of the little, rival cups, however, they are not outrageously priced. They are far more effective. Yes, they are steel but I know there is careful reheating and tempering that has to be done individually.

I now have a home in New Mexico where I will spend five months of the year. I have a small listening room there and think I must either take my existing set back and forth or buy another.

I talked with Ted Denney today and learned that at the RMAF a new less refined ART for $500 will be released. I don't know whether they will have a demonstration comparing the two versions, but I hope so. I need ARTs at my summer home.

Certainly not as user friendly as acoustic resonator. I still have not set up my ART resonator since I m not sure how to hang the heavy vibratron without nailing into my front wall when I m not sure of the ideal location. Off course I could just fashion a stand to place the vibratron just like ted in 1 of the acoustic art reviews. Not up to it yet. Let's hope the new model is more user friendly