Gaffpro
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GIK vs Real Traps?
Now that I have an RME UCX and Dynaudio monitors, my final quest is for treating my 10' x 11' room. I want either the GIK or Real Traps because they're portable and I can hang them where appropriate. The floor is carpeted and I think the room sounds pretty good as is, but my main concern is bass trapping in the corners and behind the monitors.
Anyone prefer one of these brands over another?
Thanks
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drumstixkev
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Re:GIK vs Real Traps?
2012/04/11 14:52:19
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Middleman
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Re:GIK vs Real Traps?
2012/04/11 15:41:32
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GIK here. Very pleased. Cost efficient.
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Re:GIK vs Real Traps?
2012/04/11 22:33:13
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drumstixkev
I used READY ACOUSTICS for my basement studio. More in my price range!
http://www.readyacoustics.com/
My basement studio
GOOD LUCK!
Kev
Nice looking space. Love the lighting.
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drumstixkev
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Re:GIK vs Real Traps?
2012/04/12 09:08:51
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Re:GIK vs Real Traps?
2012/04/12 10:10:14
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That is one lovely room Kev - well done mate.
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Re:GIK vs Real Traps?
2012/04/12 11:10:02
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GIK here. Very pleased. 
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drumstixkev
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Re:GIK vs Real Traps?
2012/04/12 15:06:41
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Bristol_Jonesey
That is one lovely room Kev - well done mate.
Appreciate the props, Colin!
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Re:GIK vs Real Traps?
2012/04/12 15:48:05
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Ya, I went for eight 24" x 48" x 4" Chameleon frames only from Ready Acoustics 3 - 4 years ago. Picked up the appropriate insulation locally as well as some good fabric to match the room decor. Put them all together in an afternoon. Considered building the frames, but for the time and $$ involved to make nice ones, this was a much easier way to go. They look sharp. Also built large corner traps to match.
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Gaffpro
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Re:GIK vs Real Traps?
2012/04/12 17:28:04
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Dell Studio XPS intel i7860, 8 gigs dual ram, Sonar X2 (x64), Windows 7 RME UCX Yamaha NS10, Equator D5, JBL LSR 2325 monitors Vintech X73i, Great River ME-1NV, Joe Meek VC3Q preamps RNC 1773, DBX 163x, Joe Meek VC3Q compressors DBX 263x deesser Neumann U87, TLM 103, AKG 214, CAD E100s Peluso 2247SE AT4050 and 4051 Shure KSM27, SM7, SM57, and UnidyneIII (from the 60's) Other assorted mikes
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Gaffpro
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Re:GIK vs Real Traps?
2012/04/12 17:33:54
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Ok, I checked out Ready Acoustics. Michael Wagener...that's a great endorsement! But their prices don't seem to be cheaper than GIK from what I'm seeing.
Dell Studio XPS intel i7860, 8 gigs dual ram, Sonar X2 (x64), Windows 7 RME UCX Yamaha NS10, Equator D5, JBL LSR 2325 monitors Vintech X73i, Great River ME-1NV, Joe Meek VC3Q preamps RNC 1773, DBX 163x, Joe Meek VC3Q compressors DBX 263x deesser Neumann U87, TLM 103, AKG 214, CAD E100s Peluso 2247SE AT4050 and 4051 Shure KSM27, SM7, SM57, and UnidyneIII (from the 60's) Other assorted mikes
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Gaffpro
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Re:GIK vs Real Traps?
2012/04/12 17:42:14
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BTW: Mod Bod: I love the desk you built....very nice
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Re:GIK vs Real Traps?
2012/04/12 17:50:49
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I think the very coolest thing about Real Traps is that the proprietor emphasizes that just about anybody can make traps of equal quality and he even offers information for how to do it. Indeed, that is how a lot of other bass trap vendors learned how to make bass traps. The Real Traps business is based on providing service to people who are busy enough to find the idea of buying traps from them a best value decision while encouraging people who can find a better value to do so. I admire that business practice greatly. It's golden rule philosophy and I like that a lot. best regards, mike
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drumstixkev
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Re:GIK vs Real Traps?
2012/04/12 18:17:25
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Gaffpro
Ok, I checked out Ready Acoustics. Michael Wagener...that's a great endorsement! But their prices don't seem to be cheaper than GIK from what I'm seeing.
Hey Robert
Maybe I need to check the website its been a while. I remember ordering the kits I needed to assemble. Two weeks later they arrived at the door all built with a note saying "It's been a slow week so we took the time to build them for you." Real/GIK are both excellent companies at what they do.
Hope you post some pics when its all said and done.
GOOD LUCK Kev
post edited by drumstixkev - 2012/04/12 18:26:19
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drumstixkev
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Re:GIK vs Real Traps?
2012/04/12 18:24:20
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SORRY, double post!
post edited by drumstixkev - 2012/04/12 18:27:32
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