Acoustic articles from magazines about their ASC experience
The TubeTrap’s Role in HiFi pt. 2
This week we continue reading what may be the most definitive story of the evolution of small-room acoustic conditioning
The TubeTrap’s Role in HiFi pt. 1
The excerpt you are about to read comes from what may be the most definitive story of the evolution
AttackWall Gallery
Over 40 years of the AttackWalls by ASC. Here a just a few.
Bass Trap Placement
Not All Bass Traps Are Equal ASC has been pioneering, building and improving bass traps since 1984. Our flagship
A Brief Multimedia Showcase
This week we share a classic video, a recent magazine review of TubeTraps, and finally, a new video demonstrating
Acoustic Properties of Stonehenge
Stonehenge Acoustics & ASC’s QuickSoundField Let’s talk about Stonehenge Acoustics and ASC’s QuickSoundField. The Neolithic monument in southern England
Lateral Reflections in Your Listening Room
Reflecting sound is probably the first aspect of acoustics most people consider. Echoes and reverberation are types of reflections that
Speaker Placement
This week we look at the nuts and bolts that connect our audio playback system to the 'illusion' of
Stereo Imaging pt. 2
This week we will further develop your perception of stereo sound staging. All you need is a pair of
Stereophonic Soundstage Image Training Exercises
Most of us consider ourselves fairly adept at visualizing the virtual sound stage presented by a curated selection of
Vocal Recording Techniques: Quick Sound Field (QSF)
The Quick Sound Field (QSF), also referred to as QuickSoundField, surrounds the performer and
Building a High End Listening Room (pt. 2)
Not everyone is afforded the opportunity to build from scratch or to perform major renovations on their home. Don't despair
Principles of Building a High End Listening Room
At ASC, we are often asked for advice and detailed guidance with building a dedicated listening room that will
A Wall in the Desert (pt 2)
Let's recall an important fact that some fail to grasp: your room itself is an interconnect within your playback
A Wall In the Desert (revisited)
This week, let's read an entertaining - and enlightening - article penned by ASC Founder and President, Art Noxon,
Construction Damping: Summary & Conclusion
We hope this short series of excerpts from Art Noxon's white paper How TubeTraps Opened a New Realm in Audio
Giant Membrane Bass Traps
Last issue, we learned "why" the IsoWall system works to improve your listening experience. This week, we hear the back
ASC IsoWall Musical Wall System
At long last, we share the "secret sauce" of the very best sounding HiFi rooms: the IsoWall System. Enjoy this
Constrained Layer Damping Construction
Enjoy this excerpt from an amazingly thorough white paper by ASC founder & president Art Noxon, PE that we link below.
Wall Shudder in the Listening Room
Does your sound system generally give great results, but certain tones tend to cause an overwhelming boom, sometimes accompanied
TubeTrap Fine Tuning
This concludes our series from the groundbreaking article from 1989 by IAR editor J. Peter Moncrieff. As hinted previously,
TubeTrap Diffuser Alignment
This issue we share the next section of a groundbreaking article from 1989 by IAR. Editor J. Peter Moncrieff
IAR 56 pt. 4
As we continue reviewing this groundbreaking article from 1989, published by International Audiophile Review, you should ask yourself: how
Validating Perimeter Control
This week we continue reviewing the groundbreaking article from 1989, published by International Audiophile Review. In this section, editor
Basic Setup for TubeTraps
We continue reviewing the groundbreaking aritcle from 1989, published by International Audiophile Review. In this section, editor J. Peter
Perimeter Reflection Control
This week we flash back to an article that really put TubeTraps on the map. In 1989, International Audiophile
Correlation Detection of Early Reflections pt. 3
Whenever evaluating the sound quality of a musical playback system, it is important to remember that we do this
Correlation Detection of Early Reflections pt. 2
We hope you were hooked by part 1 of this classic paper. Above we see the ETC (energy time
Correlation Detection of Early Reflections pt. 1
Time to get back to some oldie-but-goodie technical concepts. If you're not sure what the graph means, no problem.
Making Your Listening Room Sound Spacious
Last issue we shared some general concepts about the sort of reflections that evoke a sense of spaciousness. This
Art on Spaciousness
Last issue wrapped up by explaining the best ways to experience a very pleasant sonic ambience in your listening
ASC at SWAF 2025 Show Report
Acoustic Sciences featured at Southwest Audio Fest 2025 Lou Hinkley of Pacific Audio Fest, in
Listening Chairs & Ambience
In this week’s newsletter, Art Noxon briefly discusses the pros and cons of various high backed listening chairs, and then
Stereo Imaging Stability
Last week we learned about the negative and positive effects of many common reflections. This week we dig deeper
Building a Home Studio by Jonas Jalhay
Jonas Jalhay is a praised producer, music director and mixer currently residing in
Continuing our Journey Toward Perfect Sound
This week we dive deeper still into the methods and principles used in the pursuit of extreme sound quality.
Bass Damping vs Image Developing pt. 3
Stage Depth Stage depth is created by adding treble range early reflections off the front wall. Speaker boxes with
Bass Damping vs Image Developing pt. 2
TubeTrap Positioning & Second-Order Reflections Find Beam Intersection Set up a flashlight on each speaker so they reflect off
Bass Damping vs Image Developing pt. 1
When TubeTraps were a new product, we had many dealers and reps all around the world. Our sales support
Wall Reflections pt. 3
Let's spend one more day on the important topic of wall reflections, wrapping things up by discussing the most
Hardcore Audiophile Content
This is presentation (audio and slides) ASC – Acoustic Science Corporation – did
Wall Reflections pt. 2
Last installment, we discussed the sonic effects of floor and ceiling reflections. Now we move on to the all-familiar
TubeTrap Sightings at CAF 2024
ASC TubeTraps were sighted in several Hifi rooms at the 2024 Capital Audiofest, the East Coast’s Favorite Audio
Wall Reflections
Building on our Tip of the Week from Sept 27th, the Stereo Imaging series moves from explaining the basic stereo footprint
Imaging in Audio: More Factors
This week we read another section of a soon-to-be-released white paper by Art Noxon, Acoustical Engineer, that bridges a
Audio Imaging Lesson: Loudspeaker Boxes
Speaker Boxes Which of the above speakers do you think will inherently provide better imaging? Read on to
Basic Stereo Footprint
There is so much to say about stereo imaging in high end audio playback, we just had to share
ASC Once Again Makes Stereophile’s Recommended Components List
ASC is honored to once again be included on Stereophile’s Recommended Components list, this time for 2024!
PAF 2024 Show Report
Event Recap: ASC at the Pacific Audio Fest 2024 The 2024 Pacific Audio Fest
Art Noxon’s What’s Best Forum Interview
This week we share Art’s most recent Q & A where he discusses several Hifi
ASC at Pacific Audio Fest 2024
ASC is proud to once again be participating in Pacific Audio Fest! We will be providing TubeTraps for many
Ron Resnick interviews Art Noxon of ASC
Ron Resnick, of What’s Best Forum, interviews Art Noxon, Founder, President and Chief
ASC TubeTrapped For Life!
By Michael Fremer from TrackingAngle.com View as PDF ASC TubeTrapped For Life! Don’t Be
Stereo Imaging
Stereo Imaging is always an interesting topic amongst audiophiles. Join us this week as we are happy to share
What is Head-end Ringing?
This week we discuss the audio condition known an Head-End Ringing. We read from the writings of ASC Founder and TubeTrap inventor Art
Sonic Crosstalk
What Does Sonic Crosstalk do to the Listening Experience? This week we continue our discussion about lateral reflections. From
Lateral Sound Reflections II
Continued Education... This week we continue with an electronic rendition of a page from the notebook of ASC Founder and
Lateral Sound Reflections
Watch out! Strong lateral reflections can hurt! The text is presented below to supplement the original from ASC Founder
Stereosonic Image Training
Article from ASC Founder and TubeTrap inventor Art Noxon, Acoustical PE,... Enjoy! Here's an Experiment - Call it
Making a Room Sound BIG!
How to Create Sonic Spaciousness in Your Room View the original notes From the notebook of
StudioTraps & David Jacobs-Strain
David Jacobs-Strain with Acoustic Sciences Corporations AttackWalls and IsoThermal TubeTraps during a recording
David Jacobs-Strain Explaining His Sound
David Jacobs-Strain With Acoustic Sciences Corporations AttackWalls and IsoThermal TubeTraps during a recording
Mini Spinning TubeTrap
This is a mini spinning TubeTrap display we like to bring to the audio shows, as it
QuickSoundField Demo *Headphones Recommended*
This is a demo for the QuickSoundField, headphones are needed to pick up the changes created by
ASC StudioTraps in the Studio
Eugene, Oregon based producer/musician @mesgodz shares his life-changing experience that started with using ASC
Power Balance in a Listening Room
Art Noxon speaks about the power balance in a listening room at the 2018
Importance of Listening Room Speed
Why do I need a "fast" room? Remember: the room is the last link in your audio playback signal
Improve Your Musical Playback Quality
TubeTraps make our listening rooms sound better. They make music more enjoyable and make our
TubeTraps for Perfect Sound
Create a perfect-sound listening environment for professional studio mixing, hi-fi or home theater entertainment with Acoustic Sciences'
AttackWall May Be Your Answer
by Mike Thornton at production-expert.com Need Temporary Acoustic Treatment? ASC’s AttackWall May Be Your
The Life Line of One Sonic Event
ARSD, Attack Transients and Head-End Ringing. What do these have in common? Read along for more about the life
Art’s Talk at Burning Amp
Art Noxon provided a video lecture for this year’s Burning Amp Festival Attendees. Read the
Your HiFi Equipment vs Music it Plays
To establish a reference baseline for the following discussion of Hi-fi listening, it is helpful to skim an article
Put Your Room to the Test
Using MATT as a Listening Test for Musical Quality instead of a Room Analysis Test. Art Noxon, PE Acoustical, and
Art Noxon on Room Modes
Art Noxon, PE Acoustical is ASC's founder and president, plus the inventor of the iconic TubeTrap, the world's first portable &
Noise Floor: The Room
The above graphic shows a typical out-of-control audio room, in which the self-noise is so high that many upper
Overcoming Wall Shudder
By now, most of us know how bad for your listening experience excessive reflections and bass buildup in the
2 Dudes Audio visits ASC at NAMM 2024
2 Dudes Audio visits with ASC at NAMM '24 and check out the AttackWall and QuickSoundField at the
Placing Bass Traps
Why Bass Trap Placement Matters ASC has been pioneering, building and improving bass traps since 1984. Our flagship product
ASC at NAMM ’24
ASC will be at NAMM ’24! Visit us at booth #14114 in the ACC
ASC at NAMM ’24 – AttackWall History
With NAMM 2024 coming up at the end of January and ASC having a booth at the show, demonstrating the sight
Sculpted Hifi Room
Have you ever been asked to perform a heroic feat in the face of daunting hurdles, debilitating limitations, and dreadful
The Sonic Island
A Recording Engineer’s Perspective of the QuickSoundField by Neil Henderson, Equus Recording | View
Chasing Sound in Grauman’s Chinese Theater
ASC president and TubeTrap inventor, Art Noxon, PE Acoustical shares his acoustic discovery in Hollywood’s world-famous Grauman’s Chinese Theater.
ASC Tube Traps & the MATT Test
Hifi room tuning is essential to maximize any Audiophile's listening experience. Read Stereophile's Brian Damkroger's review of TubeTraps & the MATT Test regarding
Testing for Dynamic Distortion in Room Acoustics
Arthur Noxon speaks at Burning Amp Festival 2023 Sept. 2023 View as PDF Audio equipment, including
Art’s Lecture at BAF ’23
ASC president and TubeTrap inventor, Art Noxon, PE Acoustical provided a video lecture for
Burning Amp Festival 2023
ASC president and TubeTrap inventor, Art Noxon, PE Acoustical will be featured in a pre-recorded presentation Sunday morning. This talk is a special production just for this
Robert Harley and the IsoWall
Robert Harley from The Absolute Sound shares his acoustic knowledge with is, focusing on the IsoWall. Be
Ripple Tank Story Reflection
Enjoy this week's inSIGHTful story from Art relating to the Ripple Tank project. Link to full thesis paper by ASC president and
The Ripple Tank Pt. 10
The Ripple Tank paper concludes! Link to full thesis paper by ASC president and TubeTrap inventor, Art Noxon, PE Acoustical Channel Filter
The Ripple Tank pt. 9
The series continues! The Ripple Tank pt. 9! Link to full thesis paper by ASC president and TubeTrap inventor, Art Noxon, PE Acoustical
The Ripple Tank pt. 8
The Ripple Tank series continues! Link to full thesis paper by ASC president and TubeTrap inventor, Art Noxon, PE Acoustical CHAPTER
Long, Narrow Hifi Room Set-up
This week we bring you a short story from a discussion on audiokarma.org. To Turn or Not to
The Ripple Tank Pt. 7
This week we continue our Ripple Tank series with another snippet of an important thesis paper, one that launched the
The Ripple Tank Pt. 6
This week we continue our Ripple Tank series with another snippet of an important thesis paper, one that launched the
PAF 2023 Show Report
Event Recap: ASC at the Pacific Audio Fest 2023 The 2023 Pacific Audio Fest
The Ripple Tank – Pt. 5
This week we continue our Ripple Tank series with another snippet of an important thesis paper, one that launched the
The Ripple Tank – Pt. IV
Referenced Analog Proofs This week we continue our Ripple Tank series with another snippet of an important thesis paper, one
Ready for PAF 2023
ASC will be at our “local” HiFi show at the Doubletree-Hilton in Seatac, the
The Ripple Tank Pt. 3
Chapter 2 Get ready for another snippet of an important thesis paper, by ASC founder, president and TubeTrap inventor, Art Noxon, PE Acoustical
The Ripple Tank Pt. 2
Synesthesia (layperson's narrow definition): seeing sound That is really the crux of the matter for this conversation: using your
The Ripple Tank
Synesthesia: a sense impression experienced by one sense through stimulation of another sense Have you ever seemed to see
The Queen of Rock ‘n Roll
We were saddened to learn of the passing of the Queen of Rock 'n Roll, Tina Turner, this week.
Kevin Olusola
"The AttackWall changed my life!" Grammy-Winning beatboxer with Penatonix, musician, rapper, record producer, singer, and songwriter chose the Attack
Audio Room Optimization Myths
What do you do about a room that was simply not made for high-end audio reproduction? This week we
ASC to Attend PAF 2023
With AXPONA in the rear view mirror, ASC will be attending (in person!) our "local" HiFi show in Seattle,
Speaker Positioning For Maximum Sound
What does this mean? Read on as ASC founder, president and TubeTrap inventor, Art Noxon, PE discusses speaker positioning
Flutter Tones in Hifi & Home Theater pt. 3
This week, we talk about focused redirection and scattering of sound to improve your listening experience. We conclude the
IsoWall Materials Price Calculator
Complete the form below to determine material quantities and costs for the ASC IsoWall sound conditioning and isolation system.
Flutter Tones in Hifi & Home Theater (con’t)
This week we continue our discussion on Flutter Echo/Flutter Tones in Home Theater as featured In Home Theater Acoustics
Flutter Tones in Hifi & Home Theater
This week we discuss Flutter Echo/Flutter Tones in Home Theater as featured In Home Theater Acoustics Vol. 5 of
Development of a Hi-fi Room pt. 3
This week we conclude our 3-part series on Listening Room Development. To establish a reference baseline for the following
Listening to HiFi Equipment vs Listening to the Music it Plays
To establish a reference baseline for the following discussion of Hi-fi listening, it is helpful to
Development of a Hi-fi Room pt. 2
We continue with part 2 of this 3-part series on Listening Room Development. To establish a reference baseline for
Development of a Hi-fi Room pt. 1
To establish a reference baseline for the following discussion of Hi-fi listening, it is helpful to skim an article
Anti-Mode, Anti-Cancel Sub Setup
This week's discussion continues our quest to find the optimal placement for the subwoofer. We are using a hypothetical
MATT
ASC's MATT Audio Test
Resonant Modes and Sound Cancellation
Way back in 2022, we began a discussion about subwoofer placement in this newsletter issue. This week we pick
And Now… TubeTraps
At ASC, we do not focus on overall RT60 reduction or fixing your room's frequency response curve. To us,
Circuit Analysis for TubeTraps
This week we see some of the science behind your favorite bass trap. Strap on your Electrical Engineering cap
Lets Talk About Sound Masking
Enjoy this excerpt from the comprehensive white paper on TubeTraps written by Art Noxon, PE Acoustical The best sound masking sound
Hifi AttackWall
If you thought the AttackWall was only for studio use, this week's newsletter is for you. Take advantage of
Stereo Imaging Audio
Stereo imaging in audio is always an interesting topic amongst audiophiles. Join us this week as we are happy
How to Get the Most Out of Your Room
The mechanical properties of a TubeTrap's one-of-a-kind diffuser provide a slightly "softened" reflection, perfect for spaciousness enhancement. In order
Building a Listening Room Pt. 3
Art Noxon, PE Acoustical is ASC's founder & inventor of the TubeTrap. This week Art concludes his 3-part series on the fundamentals for
Building a Listening Room Pt. 2
Art Noxon, PE Acoustical is ASC's founder & inventor of the TubeTrap. Have you yearned to build a new, dedicated listening room
StudioTraps at Sleepy Owl Soundlab
StudioTraps are an essential tool for any recording and mixing environment Tanner Cundy, Owner/operator of Sleepy Owl
Building a Listening Room Pt. 1
Art Noxon, PE Acoustical is ASC's founder & inventor of the TubeTrap. Have you yearned to build a new, dedicated listening room
Reflecting On Your Hi-fi Journey
Art Noxon, PE Acoustical is ASC's founder & inventor of the TubeTrap. This week Art shares his perspective as he 'reflects' on
Bass Trapping and Your Studio – Series Review
Art Noxon, PE Acoustical is ASC's founder & inventor of the TubeTrap. This week we recap the 7-week series on project studio
Bass Trapping and Your Studio Pt. 7
Art Noxon, PE Acoustical is ASC's founder & inventor of the TubeTrap. This week Art continues with part 7 of trapping bass
Bass Trapping and Your Studio Pt. 6
Art Noxon, PE Acoustical is ASC's founder & inventor of the TubeTrap. This week Art continues with part 6 of trapping bass
Bass Trapping and Your Studio Pt. 5
Art Noxon, PE Acoustical is ASC's founder & inventor of the TubeTrap. This week Art continues with part 4
Bass Trapping and Your Studio Pt. 4
Art Noxon, PE Acoustical is ASC’s founder & inventor of the TubeTrap. This week Art continues with part 4 of
The Who Rocks Portland
On October 20th The Who rocked Portland, Oregon’s Moda Center once again! This time supporting their
Bass Trapping and Your Studio Pt. 3
Art Noxon, PE Acoustical is ASC's founder & inventor of the TubeTrap. This week Art continues with part 3 of trapping bass
Bass Trapping and Your Studio Pt. 2
Art Noxon, PE Acoustical is ASC's founder & inventor of the TubeTrap. This week Art continues with part 2 of trapping bass
Bass Trapping and Your Studio
Art Noxon, PE Acoustical is ASC's founder & inventor of the TubeTrap. This week Art discusses trapping bass in our recording studios. Enjoy!
The Kinds of Room Acoustics
Art Noxon, PE Acoustical is ASC's founder & inventor of the TubeTrap. This week Art discusses the kinds of
Bass Trap Placement
Art Noxon, PE Acoustical is ASC's founder & inventor of the TubeTrap. This week Art discusses bass trap placement in your Hifi
Sound Quality & Audio Measurements
Art Noxon, PE Acoustical is ASC's founder & inventor of the TubeTrap. This week Art discusses audio measurements in
Hi-fi Market in Vietnam Remains Robust
ASC is off to Vietnam! Acoustic Sciences Corporation – manufacturer of
Art discusses the Noise Floor
Art Noxon, PE Acoustical is ASC's founder & inventor of the TubeTrap. This week Art discusses the Noise Floor, the signal created from adding
Art Tells Why We Need TubeTraps
Art Noxon, PE Acoustical is ASC's founder & inventor of the TubeTrap. This week Art reminds us of the usefulness and purpose
Art Noxon Speaks at PAF 2022 Pt. 3
ASC Founder & Inventor to the TubeTrap Art Noxon, PE Acoustical had an opportunity to address PAF Hifi enthusiasts
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_GcVXO9XXA
Art Noxon Speaks at PAF 2022 Pt. 2
ASC Founder & Inventor to the TubeTrap Art Noxon, PE Acoustical had an opportunity to address PAF Hifi enthusiasts
Spaciousness Signals
Art Noxon had an opportunity to address PAF Hifi enthusiasts regarding Hifi room acoustics. We feature an excerpt
Art Noxon at Pacific Audio Fest (PAF) 2023
Art Noxon speaks at Pacific Audio Fest (PAF) 2023 about listening to and measuring musical clarity.
Diffractive vs Specular Diffusion
Art Noxon had an opportunity to address PAF Hifi enthusiasts regarding Hifi room acoustics. We feature an excerpt from
Acoustic Shadowing
Art Noxon discusses acoustic shadowing at PAF 2022. This week we share an excerpt from his talk, covering
Art Noxon’s Talk at Pacific Audio Fest 2022
Art Noxon talks at Pacific Audio Fest 2022 about early reflections in the high end listening room,
ASC’s Art Noxon at PAF
ASC Founder & Inventor to the TubeTrap Art Noxon, PE Acoustical had an opportunity to address PAF Hifi enthusiasts
ASC at PAF
Acoustic Sciences at Pacific Audio Fest 2022, Seattle, WA The inaugural Pacific Audio Fest
Recap: ASC at PAF 2022
The Event The inaugural Pacific Audio Fest showcased many of the world's top HiFi music playback equipment manufacturers and
ASC at Pacific Audio Fest
We take a short break from our usual newsletter format this week so that we can let you know
Assessing Audio Quality Using the MATT Test
The MATT test was developed by ASC founder, president and TubeTrap inventor, Art Noxon, PE Acoustical to identify audio
Secrets of Setting Up Rooms
Check out Art Noxon's talk at the California Audio Show from 2019 regarding the secrets of setting up
Hifi Listening Room Modes
This week we discuss the effect of room modes. Acoustic Sciences Corporation founder, president and TubeTrap inventor, Art
Brad Sundberg & The StudioTrap
Listen to Brad Sundberg from “In the Studio with MJ” talk about the StudioTrap
A Source of Noise Pollution: Subwoofers
Loud, quality audio is great...until it turns into noise pollution in your neighborhood. Acoustic Sciences Corporation founder, president and TubeTrap inventor, Art
Clarity & Frequency Response
Is Frequency Response the End-All Measurement of Sound Quality? Is anything more important than a flat frequency response in your
Your Listening Room & Corner Loaded Bass Trap
Join us this week to read this presentation from the 79th AES Convention by ASC founder, president and TubeTrap inventor, Art Noxon, PE. The
Newsletter #113: Speaker Positioning for Maximum Sound
What does this mean? Read on as ASC founder, president and TubeTrap inventor, Art Noxon, PE discusses speaker positioning for
Auditorium Acoustics 101
The Quieter, the Better. What does this mean? Read on as ASC founder, president and TubeTrap inventor, Art Noxon, PE
Your Listening Room is Double Tracking Your Sweetspot
“Double tracking” is a recording technique where a singer records a song to get an
Resonant Modes & Sound Cancellation
ASC founder, president and TubeTrap inventor, Art Noxon, PE discusses resonant modes create sound cancellation as published in Home
A Sonic Tsunami
A Sonic Tsunami: Born in the Front-End of Your Listening Room. Comment recently added to
Flutter Echo/Flutter Tones
ASC founder, president and TubeTrap inventor, Art Noxon, PE discusses Flutter Echo/Flutter Tones In Home Theater Acoustics Vol. 5
Audiophiles & Room Acoustics
Reprinted with permission from audiophilereview.com (see for some great comments) Why Audiophiles Need to Care About Room Acoustics By Art
Announcing a Cure for Reflectophobia
"This debilitating mental condition was first reported in an AES paper in the early 70’s by Helmut Haas, and became
Listening Room Development pt. 3
Music The first level of “dialing in a room” improves the musicality of the playback system. By reducing the
Listening Room Development pt. 2
Sound Fusion In addition to the steady state condition, where the sound being heard is 10 dB louder than the
Listening Room Development
When one listens to a set of loudspeakers, over 99% of the sound wave emitted from the speaker expands in
How Many Listeners Could One Voice Reach?
How Many People Could Jesus Talk To At Once Using His Natural Voice? Read along as ASC founder, president and
TubeTrap Tech, Part 1
Read along as ASC founder, president and TubeTrap inventor, Art Noxon, PE shares his experience with us this week! *Article
Art Noxon on the Sound of Space Design
Read along as ASC founder, president and TubeTrap inventor, Art Noxon, PE shares his experience with us this week! Sound
Sound Pressure Spikes & Rooms
Read along as ASC founder, president and TubeTrap inventor, Art Noxon, PE shares his knowledge on this technical topic! "For
A Short History of the TubeTrap
ASC celebrates its 100th Newsletter by taking us back to where it all began...the TubeTrap. Read along as ASC founder,
Your Studio’s Performance
Yes, FFT analysis has gotten pretty inexpensive since those early days in the mid 1980’s when we had to buy
StereoSonic Image Training Exercises
"Here's an experiment, call it stereosonic image training. I have developed this and it works. Its purpose is to get
Improve Your Listening Room
The Chain is Only as Strong as its Weakest Link This week enjoy this article from ASC founder & president,
TubeTraps Are TAS Editors Choice
The March 2022 issue of The Absolute Sound is hot off the presses and we
Effects of Wall Shudder
View as PDF This leads us into a whole new world or listening room control, structural shudder control. When
Modes & More Modes
Modes & More Modes! This week enjoy this deep-dive on this subject by ASC founder & president, Art Noxon, PE
ASC SubTrap Provides Big Bass Improvement
The field of home acoustics control is crowded with relative newcomers to the industry. In this field, the Acoustic Sciences
Room Breakup
Room Breakup: the Audiophile’s Curse You care deeply about sound quality and the joy it brings. You've gone to great
The Sculptured Listening Room
Perfecting your listening room can be exciting yet daunting. How to improve? What's most effective? How do I achieve a
Persian Carpet & Acoustics
We pick up where we left off last week with our insight on the effectiveness of carpet in a Hifi
Acoustic Carpet
Let's Talk Acoustic Carpet. All “acoustics” are not the same. We have soundproofing and then we have sound conditioning.
Measurements & Sound Quality
Do Audio Measurements Correlate with Sound Quality? Sometimes yes, but usually not, depending on the kind or version of the
Sonic Shimmer
What is Sonic Shimmer? This week ASC President and TubeTrap Inventor, Art Noxon, PE shares his knowledge on the subject.
Remove a Corner Bass Trap
Remove a Corner Bass Trap and the “Suck-out” Went Away? Thinking you may remove a corner bass trap? This week
Audio Measurements & Sound Quality
ASC President and TubeTrap Inventor, Art Noxon, PE shares his knowledge on the subject. (Originally posted on AVS forum,
What’s With Hifi
Greetings fellow music lovers. This week Acoustic Sciences President and TubeTrap inventor Art Noxon, PE speaks on the state
Long, Narrow Room Acoustics
If your audio room... ...presents a challenge of long, narrow room acoustics, this tip applies to you. If your
The Power of TubeTraps
We often discuss head-end ringing extensively. Why? Because you can add diffusers, thin wall absorbers, rear wall traps, resonators,
Sub Bass Energy
What to do about that Sub Bass Energy? Sub bass energy is the frequency range the subwoofer make, typically
The Quest for the Ultimate
Have you ever felt as though... ...your sound system was unable to ascend beyond a certain performance level, no
Good Sound Masking?
Beware of Spooky Sounds! Don't be frightened! This week we are explaining how the dynamics, fine harmonic structure, and
Your Room Sound
Your Room Sound is Always Important. You receive this newsletter because you love great sound. But just because you
Timing is Everything
We all know timing is important. We may not always appreciate the degree to which it applies to room
Stonehenge Acoustics and ASC’s QuickSoundField
Let’s talk about Stonehenge Acoustics and ASC’s QuickSoundField. The Neolithic monument in southern England known
ASC Talks NRC
Large Room Acoustics This week we take a step out of our relatively small listening rooms and studios and
Stages of Acoustic Upgrades
The prospect of adding acoustic control devices to a HiFi listening room can be daunting. Where to start? What
ASC Origins: The TubeTrap
The patented TubeTrap, where did it all begin? For decades hifi rooms and recording studios have been using TubeTraps
Upper Partials
We've discussed the importance of upper partials and retaining a clean envelope (ADSR) to preserve rhythm, dynamics and transient
Sonic Clarity vs. Frequency Response
Let's talk Sonic Clarity vs. Frequency Response. We know how to measure the frequency response of our audio playback
Art in Articulation
Without properly hearing the transient content on the original recording, your playback will lack the detail and power that
Acoustic Shadowing
As we've shared, sometimes the best room treatment is to create a room within a room, or put another way,
Head End Ringing
The term Head End Ringing coined by ASC President Art Noxon, succinctly describes a complicated phenomenon that destroys the
Acoustic Space and Time
Need Some Acoustic Space and Time? At Acoustic Sciences Corporation we're known for our world-class, patented acoustic treatments for
Mitch Malloy – Dream On
https://youtu.be/Pm-ir40cf1M Mitch Malloy performs Areosmith’s classic hit “Dream On” surrounded by his stunning red
Playing a Long and Narrow Room Properly
If your audio room is quite long and fairly narrow, this tip applies to you. If your audio room
Seeing Sound with Your Ears
Article by Arthur Noxon, PE Acoustical Engineer "See" Sound...with your Ears Relentless pursuit of the "holy trinity" of high-end audiophile
Free Your Speakers
The past year has been a trying one for many of us. While things may be getting back
Brian Vibberts and the QuickSoundField
Seven-time Grammy winner, Brian “Dr. Vibb” Vibberts has participated in the making of albums
ASC QuickSoundField
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by Jonathan Scull | Dec. 1, 1998 Stereophile.com View the original article Over time I’ve
The ABCs of ASC’s TubeTraps
Originally published from www.audiophilia.com July 1998 by: Jon T. Gale View as PDF While I
ASC TubeTraps Creating A Listening Studio
by Ann Turner – Originally published in The Abso!ute Sound Issue 112, 1998 View as
Treat Yourself to ASC Acoustics
To get the best sound from your system, you need the right acoustic treatment. But
Incredible New Sound for Engineers
—Daniel Sweeney, November 1997 Daniel Sweeney has been a freelance writer for over 15 years.
Bruce Swedien’s Westviking Studio
Here’s what Bruce Swedien said about the design of his Westviking Studio “In recording room
Tour de Germany
The Master, Bruce Swedien, teams up with Acoustic Sciences Corporation —Marcel Schaal, 1997 Tour de
California Brisson & The Soundroom of Doom
California Brisson & the Soundroom of Doom (a tongue-and-cheek reference to Indiana Jones and the Temple
Home Theater Acoustics Vol 5
Flutter Echo/Flutter Tones In the Home Theater The ambience channel in a home theater system
Home Theater Acoustics Vol 4
Speaker Positioning For Maximum Sound Ambiance speakers are readily becoming standard in home theater Speaker
Home Theater Acoustics Vol 3
How Resonant Modes Create Sound Cancellation The proper placement of subwoofers in your home theater
Home Theater Acoustics Vol 2
Common Home Theater Acoustic Problems Sophisticated audio tracks may be changing how we think of television
Home Theater Acoustics Vol 1
How the Distraction Factor of the Room Is Important We’re
Intelligibility – The Working Edge For Sound Contractors
Intelligibility - The Working Edge For Sound Contractors - PDF Acoustic Sciences Corporation Eugene, Oregon USA Presented by Art Noxon at the
The Chain Is As Strong As Its Weakest Link
An article by Art Noxon written for the first Hong Kong HiFi Show, 1993 –
Correlation Detection of Early Reflections (AES-1992)
Arthur M. Noxon Acoustic Sciences Corporation | Eugene, Oregon USA Correlation Detection of Early Reflections
Trapping Bass In Your Project Studio
Sound is acoustic energy and rooms store this energy. Resonance is nature’s most efficient way
The Wall In The Desert
An old saying is known in many countries “The chain is only as strong as
Beyond the Thunder Dome
The New Bremen American Legion had a problem on their hands. They’d purchased an auditorium
Room Acoustics for Eurovision (AES-1991)
This AES paper presented by I Stamac & S Ctamac with consultation from Art Noxon
Sound Fusion and the Acoustic Presence Effect (AES-1990)
Presented by Art Noxon at the 89th AES Convention, Los Angeles, Sept. 1990 View as
Articulation – Prerequisite to Performance (AES-1989)
Acoustic Sciences Corporation Eugene, Oregon USA Articulation – Prerequisite to Performance (AES-1989) Presented by Art
IAR: Optimizing ASC TubeTraps
IAR: Optimizing ASC TubeTraps Originally published in IAR Hotline! Issue 56, 1989 by J. Peter Moncrieff. Posted with permission. Optimizing
Optimizing ASC TubeTraps
From IAR Hotline! 56, by J. Peter Moncrieff. “Most people apparently don’t fully understand all
Articulation and the Small Room (AES-1988)
Presented by Arthur Noxon of Acoustic Sciences Corporation. Eugene, OR., at the 85th AES Convention,
Controlled Reflection Isolation Booth (AES-1987)
Presented by Art Noxon at the 83rd AES Convention, (New York October 16-19, 1987) this
Room Acoustics and Low Frequency Damping (AES-1986)
Presented by Art Noxon at the 81st AES Convention, (November 13-16, 1986) this paper takes
Stereophile Equipment Reports – ASC TubeTraps
Original Stereophile Product Review From 1986 From humble beginnings, come great things. In one of
IAR: Your Room – The Final Link
IAR: Your Room - The Final Link Originally published in IAR Hotline! Issue 39, 1985 by J. Peter Moncrieff.
Listening Room – Corner Loaded Bass Trap (AES-1985)
Presented by Art Noxon at the 79th AES Convention, (New York October 12-16, 1985) this
Your Room: The Final Link
IAR’s New Reference Listening Room – The Best Stereo Imaging in the World
Masters Thesis: Ripple Tank and Acoustic Analogue
The Masters Thesis: Ripple Tank and Acoustic Analogue. The Ripple Tank is a classic method
Stereo Imaging
High-End Audio Sound Reproduction Has Two Functions to Perform High end audio sound reproduction
