Magnetron Satellite

As part of the Synergistic Research Acoustic ART System, the Magnetron Satellite's base uses a magnetic coupling to secure the resonator to the satellite base. The magnetic coupling dampens the resonator to control its decay and frequency response for better integration with the Acoustic ART System.

Magnetron Satellites are used to control first order reflection points along a side-wall for improved image focus, a wider soundstage, and smoother high frequencies. When setting up Magnetron Satellites have a friend move a mirror along the side-wall between your listening position and the speakers. While sitting in your listening chair, look for the reflection of your speaker’s tweeter in the mirror. This is your first order reflection point and it is the starting point for installing the Magnetron Satellite to your listening room's side-wall. Listen to your system with both Satellite's at the first order reflection point several inches higher than your Vibratron and above the tweeter level of your main speakers. Next move the Satellites two inches toward your listening position, away from your speakers. If this is a movement in the correct direction, you should hear sweeter highs and a wider sound field. If you lose image focus try moving them three inches in front of the first order reflection point toward your main speakers. Again listen for image focus and high frequency response. If you cannot place the Magnetron exactly in its first order reflection point, experiment with your options and listen for image focus behind your speakers and for positive changes in high frequencies response. Since all rooms do not have walls that lend themselves to such an install, if absolutely necessary, you may forgo the installation of the Magnetron Satellites and still enjoy benefits of the Acoustic ART System.

Synergistic ART on a limited budget

Start with two Magnetrons and one Gravatron. You can achieve a considerable benefit with those three pieces right away, then add the Bass Station and Vibratron later. Or if you budget is more limited, substitute another Gravatron for the Vibratron.