GIK vs. Real Traps?

I have 8 GIK 244 panels. Made a big difference for me, and the price was very reasonable. Good, friendly service too.

Only have ever had GIK - great product, price, and service.

I know both companies are popular hear and have a good reputation. I was looking to know what the differences were between the products.

ATS acoustics makes similar products at some of the cheapest prices I've found. Good quality - i use their panels.

Realtraps specializes in flexible membrane traps, which are not as broadband as "soft" traps but not as narrow band as rigid membranes (ie. 1/8" hardboard). Meaning, you can target upper bass/lower midrange with less effect on high frequencies.

Rigid fiberglass (Ready Traps) and mineral wool (GIK) are "soft" broadband traps.

GIK uses backing for support, while the others are, often, framed,

Relative effectiveness is relative to frequency, placement, coverage area, thickness ... Claims of effectiveness below 100 Hz is questionable on all commercial designs. When I needed to address a specific 90Hz problem, I went DIY, which wasn't cheap either.