Acoustic resonators in place of room treatment

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

Audioblazer, I think you will be able to use BlueTac on all four walls with it.