RPG Diffusor Systems, Inc. is unique in the home theater industry. This is due to its product quality, breadth of its expertise, commitment to acoustics, materials research, publication in peer review journals, continuous innovation and educational outreach. RPG® participated in the first CEDIA educational seminars in Amelia Island and has remained a staunch supporter. RPG® also regularly contributes to educational seminars at other home theater industry trade shows such as HT Now. While many home theater acoustical designs simply and ineffectively involve only analog upholstered absorptive panels, RPG® technology addresses all of the potential forms of acoustic distortion with a broad range of acoustical solutions.

In 1983, RPG® introduced digital acoustics and the concept of passive surround sound to high-end stereo listening rooms. As the industry evolved from stereo to multi-channel music formats, RPG® has evolved its passive surround digital acoustic products to enhance the potential envelopment and immersion possible in acoustically well designed multi-channel surround formats.

RPG® was founded by Dr. Peter D'Antonio (AKA Dr. Diffusor)

RPG® was founded in 1983 by Dr. Peter D'Antonio, a physicist and acoustician with an international reputation. Dr. D'Antonio has numerous publications in reviewed scientific journals, text books, and magazines, many registered trademarks and patents and has been an altruistic educator in seminars offered at the Audio Engineering Society (AES), Synergetic Audio Concepts, CEDIA, NSCA, Acoustical Society of America, National Council of Acoustical Consultants, etc. He is a Fellow of the AES, a Fellow of the Acoustical Society of America, a professional affiliate of the American Institute of Architects, Chairman of the AES Characterization of Acoustical Materials committee, member of the ISO Random Incidence Scattering Coefficient working group and adjunct professor of acoustics at the Cleveland Institute of Music and the Peabody Conservatory of Music. His research has also been extensively covered in several text books including, The Master Handbook of Acoustics, by F. Alton Everest and Sound System Engineering, by Don and Carolyn Davis and ‘Acoustic Absorbers and Diffusers: Theory, Design and Application’, by Trevor Cox and Peter D’Antonio.

Dr. D'Antonio has also been associated with the music industry since 1973 as a musician, recording engineer and audiophile. In 1973 he designed Underground Sound, the prototypical studio which set the stage for modern control room design. This studio defined the philosophy of combining a reflection-free zone, RFZ™ around the mix position and a diffuse zone using RPG® diffusors in the rear, to provide passive surround sound.

Reasons to choose RPG®

Complete Digital Acoustical Palette
RPG® offers the widest range of Digital and Anaolog Acoustic products to address the conventional projects as well as the challenging leading-edge theaters. No other company offers the range of standard and custom designed and fabricated products as RPG®. These products form a complete digital acoustical palette of AcousticTools™ to address the home theater and home listening environments.

Digital Acoustics
Home Theater is all about being immersed and enveloped in the audio / visual experience. In 1983 RPG® developed passive digital surround sound with its number theory diffusors. Today RPG® extends this idea to complement today's surround sound formats. RPG® offers the widest range of integrated passive digital and analog acoustical products. This range of products provides performance well beyond what can be accomplished with analog upholstered purely absorptive panels alone.

Digital Optimization (CHAOS)
For the innovative theaters, RPG® offers acoustical consultants, home theater designers and system integrators a boundary element, surface shape evaluation and optimization service as part of its Collaborative Holistic Acoustical Optimization System. This system allows RPG® to interact with the design team to develop customized Arcousthetic™ surfaces tailored for each project to meet the requirements of the architect, the acoustician and the client. CHAOS helps bridge the gap between architecture and acoustics and provides contemporary surfaces to complement contemporary architecture the way surface relief ornamentation and statuary complimented classic architecture.

Local Installers
In addition to providing informed local representation, most of RPG®'s home theater dealers are contractor based and can provide quality installation and stretch fabric application. This adds a level of professionalism and attention to detail that separates a good home theater from a truly professionally crafted one.

Research
The architectural acoustics industry recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding by W.C. Sabine. During this time the acoustics industry has developed ways to characterize and standardize sound absorption surfaces. The study of sound scattering surfaces is still in its infancy. However, over the past 20 years RPG® has developed and published methods to design, measure, characterize, predict, optimize and standardize sound diffusing surfaces. This body of work is helping acousticians and system integrators understand how to evaluate potential scattering surfaces, as well as how, where and when to specify and apply them in their designs.


Cost-Effective Prices
In addition to its research commitment, RPG® is committed to excellence and efficiency in its manufacturing. RPG® is constantly researching new materials to meet Life Safety requirements as well as developing new molding and manufacturing techniques to lower cost. RPG® has also established manufacturing locations in the UK.

Trained Representatives
RPG® products are available worldwide. RPG®'s representatives, home theater designers and system integrators are well trained. All reps attend training and educational seminars at RPG® so that they can properly present RPG®'s products in a time-efficient and professional manner. This local representation is RPG®'s eyes and ears for management of on-going, developing, and new projects.

Proven Track Record
RPG® is an enduring company that has established a reputation for quality products, continuous acoustical innovation and a long list of satisfied customers. This means RPG® has provided excellence in the past, in the present and will be there for you in the future. RPG® has demonstrated sustained excellence. Specifiers can rest assured that there will be no surprises. Proven technology engenders trust, which is why the industry's leading acousticians, home theater designers and system integrators specify RPG®. Listen to the Music, Not the Room!

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