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Post Subject: Tunes, traps and tweaksPosted by JJ Triode on: 10/15/2010

I used to follow Michael Green's previous forum at Tuneland, and have tried some of his products and techniques, though not his full "program" by a long shot. His stuff does affect sound, whether for better or worse depending on the user's efforts and tastes, like anything else. I think he is correct that a lot of audio people use too much acoustic and mechanical damping, but I also think he goes way too far in deliberately creating microphonic resonances and then tuning them. His site was getting way too cultlike for my taste (he does rigorously censor all critical posts, for one thing) so when he migrated his forum to a new platform I chose not to register or read it any more.Michael's approach to acoustics focuses mainly on "seams" (wall/wall and wall/ceiling junctions) and especially wall/wall/ceiling corners, rather than large reflective surfaces. I have not used any of Michael's own products, but do use some similar products from another company (Eighth Nerve, now defunct) started by one of Michael's former associates. These "Adapt" devices have a less "hi-fi" effect on sound than the ASC Tube Traps, which I also used to have a few of. The Adapts seemed to bring clarity and ease to music, where the traps just brought "soundstage depth" and "tighter bass."If you (Romy) want to try any application of Michael's ideas, I suggest doing something with the narrow horizontal wedge-like spaces just above where you have your ASC Planks. Maybe try thin fabric tubes filled with fiberglass or polyester in there, or something like that.I still use a few footers and other minor gadgets from MGA, but I use a lot more of that kind of thing from the Herbie's Hal-O guy. I generally don't like the more compliant rubbery things from there, but the firmer footers (such as small ebony domes) seem to work best for me.Cheers,JJ

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