Synergistic Research HFT + FEQ

David

How do they stack up with the Energizers?

In the above post Glory mentioned "the Energizers". These are the IPC Acoustic Energizers. They received a glowing review in Stereo Times this year. I in fact bought the five Acoustic Energizers that Glory previously owned. They emit some type of elctromagnetic energy and not a type of acoustic sound wave.

The combination of the Synergistic Research HRT's + Frequency Energizers and the IPC Energizers is truly amazing. Each company's product compliments the beneficial effects of the other. The SR product ties in the room's acoustic signature to the acoustic signature on the recording. Also there is a marked decrease in audible noise when the ground plane feature of the Frequency Equalizer is turned on.

The IPC Energizers work on different aspects of music listening. In place and turned on the music seems to flow further into the room but the soundstage depth also deepens.

After having both systems in place and either turning them off or removing them from the room, I have a good feel for what they do. The effect is quite magical. Recording after recording is greatly improved. It does not have an artificial "enhancement" feel to it.

I hope Glory will avail himself to try the Synergistic Research HRT's+ Frequency Equalizer. Looking at his system set up, I think he will be pleased. We have several things in common. Glory's room looks like it is not the traditional rectangle. My listening area is part of an open "L" shaped floor plan.

yes my right speaker has the whole kitchen area to its right and there is 22' open ceilings to allow the sound to escape the speakers.

I thought the IPC products were smashing and will have a shot at the SR products.

Especially for non-symetric rooms, the Synergistic Research HFT+ Frequency Equalizer can be a major system improvement. Where I do not have walls to put the HRT's where recommended: I made stands using Home Depot 1x2 by 8 foot pieces of wood attached to a wooden base using right angle brackets. These HRt's were especially helpful in restoring some room symmetry. This improved all aspects of the stereo image.

With the 30 day trial there is plenty of time to try the system and see it's effect.

Whatta FEQ y'all tackin' about?