ASC Tube Traps vs. Cube Tower Trap

Thanks, Craig. Just a couple of quick points. Do I understand correctly that you'd rather have two 16" tubes rather than five of the 11" size? Also, the Cubes do have difussion sides, but being square are limited in how much they can be dialed in (which may have just answered my question regarding flexibility!).

Regarding the sound panels, yours are 15" wide; the "stock" ones are 8" and come in an 8 panel set. In your estimation is there any advantage to the wider panels? My hunch is the greater number of narrow panels would mean more set up options. What does your experience say?

BTW, I spoke with ASC awhile back, but feedback from actual users is always extremely helpful. Thanks again.

Yeah, Czapp, I'm quickly coming to the conclusion that functionality is going to win out over form. The tube traps are starting to look like the more desireable solution. Being a bachelor I have that luxury... and can always turn them into plant stands if aesthetics get in the way.

Any thoughts on an optimum width for sound panels? Stock or custom (wider?). Audio Asylum's Jon Risch suggests 30" panels for his DIYs. ASC's "stock" size is 8". Input welcome.

It's all a bit clearer now. Craig's free-standing 15" panels are most likely what ASC calls the "Planar Trap". The 8" wide ones I mentioned come in a framed "Sound Panel" and a frameless "Sound Plank" (which also comes in a 6" framed version). Craig is right that these are intended to be hung on the wall. I've talked to ASC about all of these products and may add a pair of the Planar Traps later for fine tuning. Thanks for the bonus feedback.

I may have also introduced some confusion into this discussion regarding custom sized panels. ASC does do custom *lengths* in the "Sound Planks" which seem to be mostly intended for industrial applications. I am still unsure if they do custom lengths in the "Sound Panels" or custom widths in anything. Thanks again for the feedback, guys.

Frank