Product overview

Woody Skyline is a made-to-measure diffuser designed for even scattering of higher frequencies. It’s a two-dimensional diffuser based on calculations with primitive root numbers and its silhouette can remind you of a skyline with skyscrapers.

As primitive root diffusers (PRD) are very demanding on hand manufacturing (it can take days to produce a single one), their price can get very high. This makes them super-premium products made only on request.

Please contact us for more information and a quotation. We’ll help you out with designing the perfect diffuser for your space.

The science behind

Primitive root diffusers (PRD) are based on the original design from 1995 when Peter D´Antonio and John Konnert came up with the primitive root calculator for two-dimensional diffusers.

Every Skyline diffuser is based on the customer request for the approximate size and its effectiveness and then calculated according to the theory. It’s very important to follow the plan and make it precise, so the final diffuser reaches its projected potential.

What is the difference between absorber and diffuser?

Absorbers take in the sound energy when the sound waves hit them and transform it into heat. Diffusers do the exact opposite of absorption but in a more clever way. They evenly distribute the sound waves into the room by scattering them from the irregular surface. By creating this even diffuse field, diffusers maintain the sound energy in the room and make the music feel spacious and lively.

Does every diffuser work the same way?

No. Only mathematically calculated diffusers like Woody Skyline can have a projected effective range and can be designed to work on specific frequencies. A rugged wall can act as a diffuser as well, but the diffusion will be random and not ‚true‘.

How many diffusers do I need in my room?

Diffusers need to be at least a few meters wide or they need to be placed in an array to make a difference. Since our goal is to create an even diffuse field that will make the sound more lively, we need to line a whole array of diffusers next to each other to scatter as much energy as possible.

The highest diffusion effect is accomplished when we place 5 and more diffusers next to each other. There is the math behind it, but to simplify it, the more periods (diffusers next to each other) there are, the more even the energy gets distributed. And that's what we want.

However, you can substitute an array of diffusers with one bigger, specifically designed for your room. If your diffusion panel array is less than one meter wide, you will probably not hear much of a difference.

Where do I place diffusers?

On the rear wall. That is the most popular option in music studios, listening rooms, home theaters, or other musical spaces. The idea is that if you place your listening position far enough from the rear wall (at least 2 meters), the diffusers on the wall will have enough space to evenly distribute the energy and you will get the best experience.

On the side walls. If you don't want to use only absorbers on the first reflection points and want to preserve more liveliness in your room, you can place the diffusers on the sidewalls between speakers and the listening position as well. The important thing is that the first reflection points are covered and the energy is not reflected by the flat walls directly at the listening position.

On the front wall. This option is suitable for audiophiles, who already treated their rear wall with diffusion and want to add even more spaciness to their music. You can create the effect of 'endless space' by having two opposite walls covered by arrays of diffusers so the energy is almost never reflected by the flat surface.

How is the effectiveness of the diffusion measured?

It is very difficult to test the diffusion and almost nobody does it. Why? It‘s because this kind of diffuser (PRD) is designed according to mathematical calculations from Peter D´Antonio and John Konnert from 1995 who patented this design. Therefore, it is very important to follow the theory and calculations when producing the diffuser so it can reach the projected effectiveness.

Should I always use diffusion?

We don't recommend placing diffusers on a wall if you don't have enough room to let the energy evenly spread out before it reaches your ears at the listening position. This means at least 2 meters from the rear wall or more. If your room is smaller, invest more of your time to tame the low frequencies and flutter echoes.

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