State-of-the-art acoustic panels

- Versatile, wide-bandwidth acoustic solution

- Self-compensating approach using proven technology

- Product of precision manufacturing techniques.

- Extremely effective yet easy to use

A "revolutionary" solution to a universal problem

Acoustic problems are the hidden elephant in virtually every audiophile listening room. Traditional solutions are complex, bulky, often ugly and extremely difficult to achieve. In fact, because "not right" really means "wrong", they often make things worse. Finally, LeadingEdge acoustic panels promise to provide a lightweight, simple and effective solution to acoustic problems.

With over 40 years' experience and a proven track record in the world of large-scale architectural acoustic projects, ranging from concert halls and conference rooms to restaurants and bank interiors, the company is perfectly placed to apply its established technology to the domestic listening environment.

So what makes these panels so different?

What really sets LeadingEdge acoustic panels apart from existing domestic acoustic products is that, unlike those treatments (which operate exclusively in the pressure domain), the acoustic panels operate on aerodynamic principles while the sound wave is in the velocity domain, smoothing and calming the airflow in the room. This has two vitally important implications:

- Because acoustic panels add resistance to the movement of air particles, they are effective in broadband, a single device acting across the entire audible frequency spectrum.

- Because they act to exponentially dampen the velocity of air particles, they effectively self-compensate and act where there is a problem, and only where there is a problem.

"... these products provided such a fundamental improvement in system performance ... they have forced me to re-evaluate system priorities....

Steve Dickinson, number 96

"I'm not going to go into details... (but) the results were exceptionally impressive.

Alan Sircom, editor, issue 90

The thin panels have a deceptively simple appearance. The active surface of the panels consists of thousands of tiny micro-perforations with a honeycomb cell structure attached to the back, the result of complex and extremely precise production technology and mathematical calculation.

Physically lightweight and extremely versatile, they offer a range of fixed or even portable solutions to acoustic problems.

Positioning and mounting

Because LeadingEdge acoustic panels operate in the velocity domain, they defy conventional expectations regarding their location. Most of the acoustic treatment is concentrated in the corners of the room where pressure changes are greatest,

or parallel surfaces that cause flutter echoes. LeadingEdge acoustic panels work best where the particle velocity is highest, which is where the pressure changes are lowest! This means that the panels are generally placed at the mid-points, close to the room boundaries. Single-sided acoustic panels can be surface mounted; double-sided versions are even more effective, but need some space (ideally 8"/200 mm) between them and the wall.

In most cases, the ideal location will be halfway up the longer walls of the listening room, possibly with a second set of panels added on the short walls. But the most effective solution is to suspend or fix the panels in the centre of the ceiling, where they act on both axes and very discreetly.

Size and colour options

LeadingEdge acoustic panels are available as single or double-sided options in three sizes: 600mm x 1.6m, 600mm x 1.1m and 600mm x 800mm. Sold in pairs with feet as standard, wall and ceiling mounting kits are available at an additional cost. There are three standard colours: white, light oak and cherry; other colours and finishes are available to special order.