By: Dipin Sehdev
There’s a point every enthusiast eventually reaches where upgrading gear stops delivering meaningful returns. The speakers are better. The amplifier is cleaner. The source is higher resolution. And yet, something still feels off. More often than not, that problem is the room.
Bass, in particular, has always been the hardest part of the equation to get right. It’s also the most misunderstood. Low frequencies don’t behave like mids and highs. They build up, linger, and interact with walls in ways that can turn even the most carefully assembled system into something bloated and indistinct. You don’t hear bass problems as much as you feel them, notes that hang too long, impact that feels slow, and detail that disappears.
That’s why it’s encouraging to see companies like GIK Acoustics continue to push deeper into this space.
At AXPONA 2026, GIK is introducing a new range of bass trap panels designed to address exactly this problem—low-frequency control below 100Hz, where most traditional acoustic treatments start to lose effectiveness. The lineup includes three new models: the Classic Bass Trap Panel “60Hz,” the Amplitude Bass Trap Panel “60Hz,” and the FlexRange® Bass Trap Panel “50Hz.”
According to GIK, most acoustic panels simply aren’t thick enough to meaningfully absorb bass. GIK’s new designs increase panel depth to between 8 and 9.5 inches, allowing them to reach down into frequencies that are typically left untreated in most rooms. That matters, because this is where standing waves and room modes do the most damage.
The Classic Bass Trap Panel “60Hz” is the most straightforward of the three. Built around an 8-inch mineral wool core, it’s designed as a broadband absorber that reaches down to roughly 60Hz. Compared to GIK’s previous 6-inch designs, the company claims up to a 25% improvement in low-frequency performance. It’s a simple solution, but one aimed directly at the biggest problem area in most listening spaces.
The Amplitude Bass Trap Panel “60Hz” takes a slightly different approach. It combines absorption with elements of scattering and diffusion, making it a better fit for rooms where both control and liveliness matter. It targets the same low-frequency range as the Classic panel but adds a layer of acoustic complexity that helps preserve energy in the room rather than simply deadening it.
Then there’s the FlexRange® Bass Trap Panel “50Hz,” which is arguably the most ambitious of the group. Using GIK’s patented dual-frame design, it introduces a built-in air gap and configurable modes, Full Range, Range Limiter, and Scatter Plate, allowing users to tailor how the panel interacts with sound. More importantly, it extends absorption down to around 50Hz, which starts to address the kind of deep bass issues typically reserved for custom-built solutions. GIK claims up to 30% better low-frequency absorption compared to its previous 17cm models.
All three panels have been independently tested at the University of Salford to BS EN ISO 354:2003 standards, which at least puts some objective backing behind the performance claims.
Customization also remains a focus. The panels are available in over 20 Camira Cara fabric options, with multiple sizes to fit different spaces and layouts. That matters more than it used to—acoustic treatment is no longer confined to studios. It’s part of living rooms, home theaters, and shared spaces where aesthetics still count.
Pricing starts at $79 (£79 / €87) for the Classic Bass Trap Panel “60Hz,” making it one of the more accessible entry points into serious acoustic treatment. Availability begins with the official showcase at AXPONA 2026, with broader rollout expected through GIK’s direct channels shortly after.
