Acoustic Geometry

TapeOp Magazine Review of Curve System

johncalder — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:14:46 +0000

Tape Op Magazine Senior Contributor Garrett Haines reviewed the Curve System Diffusors for the March 2012 issue, and had this to say (among other nice things): "In use, I found Curves provide a very natural sound. The room feels tight without approaching that spaceship airlock vacuum thing. Before the Curves were installed, we had some flutter and slap back problems, but those are gone[…] Again, I keep coming back to natural, smooth, and balanced as adjectives to describe the performance[…] Clients are impressed by the appearance, and visiting engineers remark on the wide frequency response of the Curves (200 Hz to 20 kHz). Rae DiLeo (Filter, Henry Rollins, Army of Anyone) did several mix sessions in the room and gave the Curves two thumbs up. They are a great alternative to the insulation board treatments found in many studios." Continue reading →

Stereophile Magazine Reviews Curve System

johncalder — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:55:15 +0000

In a product review of the Curve System published in the February 2012 issue, Stereophile’s Erick Lighte had this to say: “Indeed, now the Diffusors were diffusing the first sidewall reflections and the Absorbers were absorbing the second reflections. I … Continue reading →

Magnolia Audio Video

johncalder — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:24:54 +0000

In mid-2011, Magnolia Audio Video, part of Best Buy, asked Acoustical Surfaces Inc. (ASI) to re-imagine their premier sound room’s acoustical treatments. Acoustic Geometry, part of ASI, designed a solution and produced a series of 3D room drawings to suit … Continue reading →

Gotham Hall

johncalder — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:06:06 +0000

Gotham Hall, Manhattan’s finest event center, wanted to improve the acoustics in their Great Hall, a beautiful classically-designed oval-shaped space 110 feet long and 7 stories high. In mid-2011, they contacted Acoustic Geometry for a solution. This awe-inspiring New York City … Continue reading →

Treelady Studios

johncalder — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:03:27 +0000

We received a full-room Curve System to review for Tape Op Magazine. Everyone is pleased. Clients are impressed by the appearance, and visiting engineers remark on the wide frequency response of the Curves (200 Hz to 20 kHz). They are … Continue reading →

Music Listening Room

johncalder — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:08:47 +0000

Like all audiophiles, I have fought with room acoustics since I purchased my first stereo. With the recent introduction of the Acoustic Curve panels, I can honestly say that for the first time I am in love with the sound … Continue reading →

Rocky Mountain Audio Fest

johncalder — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:10:37 +0000

Just wanted to let you know that the room with Curve panels in it was one of the best in the show. They had Van Schweikert speakers in it, and you really couldn’t tell where they were. The soundfield was … Continue reading →

Audio Society of Minnesota

johncalder — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:21:22 +0000

I recently had the pleasure of presenting the Curve System Diffusor product line at the Audio Society of Minnesota. One of the attendees commented on the evening in his blog, catchgroove.com: The third Thursday of each month the Audio Society … Continue reading →

Coherence

johncalder — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:59:10 +0000

How do we measure the effectiveness of diffusion? I’ve been asked that more times than I can measure, which is the point here – the industry does not yet have any meaningful measurement of “good” diffusion. Sorry number-based people, but … Continue reading →

Easy Button

johncalder — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:11:02 +0000

I love the TV spot featuring the “Easy Button”. Who wouldn’t want one of those? It would be used nearly constantly these days – I want Easy Buttons for work, money, music, movies, food, beer, and the !@#$% cable remote. … Continue reading →