VTS Tuning Dots
Break-through technology and resonance control
Marigo's VTS Tuning Dots have been one of the most effective and dramatic steps I have taken to improve my system's performance. The improvements were not sublte. They brought great transparency without losing musicality. Clarity, dynamics, inner detail, midrange bloom, bass slam and articulation have such an improved sense of openness that they represent a major paradigm shift in resonance control.
Using the Dots on my speakers wrought a greater improvement than any cable or component swap I've made in recent years. I was hearing a fantastic transformation.
Application of the VTS Tuning Dots to the window behind the listening seat. This is a large window measuring four feet by eight feet. Improvements in soundstage dimensionality and image clarity were readily apparent, as well as the removal of harmonic smearing.
David Clark, Positive Feedback, exerpt from online review, issue one
Speaker Applications
for Dynamic Driver Speaker Systems
Woofer & Midrange
Front View
Tweeter
Front View
* = mounting
VIBRATIONAL TENSION SYSTEM
FOR SPEAKER BASKETS
Application for dynamic drivers on
cast or stamped baskets
DRIVER BASKET
Rear View
8 VTS Basket Bands per driver,
trim to length with scissors if needed
VTS Dot treatment
FOR SPEAKER CABINETS
12 black 40mm VTS dots per speaker cabinet
4 black 6mm VTS dots around binding post
Window Applications
VTS WINDOW TUNING SYSTEM
40mm 8-Layer SuperDot
40mm Series II Dots
Clean window surface where tuning dots are to be applied.
Remove liner from back of one tuning dot.
Apply tuning dots, one dot in each corner, as shown in the diagram to the right.
You may utilize the removed backing or an uninstalled dot as an installation positioning guide, as follows:
Hold backing or dot tightly into corner of glass, and apply tuning dot to the glass immediately in front of the backing.
Large windows benefit from utilizing the new VTS SuperDots.
Small windows are fully treated with the new Series II Dots.
All windows within the listening environment must be treated for proper performance.
Windows in open adjacent rooms can also be treated for maximum performance.
Black , White , and Green designations represent three unique formulations for the 2mm thru 6mm VTS Tuning Dots. Do not substitute a different Dot formulation from that specified in the following applications.
40mm Super Dots and 40mm Series II Dots are available with a cosmetic color choice (black or white) to match dιcor. Please specify.
VTS Tuning Dots may be ordered to the exact quantity needed.
Warranty is unconditional with lifetime free replacement as needed. Prices effective January 2004.
Cabinet Tuning 40mm VTS Dots, Series II
Speaker
cabinets, on rear: 1 tuning dot 1" from
each corner
Speaker
cabinets, on sides: 1 tuning dot 1" from
each corner
Black 6mm VTS Tuning Dots
Speaker binding posts: 4 tuning dots on cabinet around each pair of posts
White 3mm VTS Tuning Dots
Dome midrange
flanges: 1 - 4 tuning dots,
see speaker drawing
Dome tweeter flanges 1 - 4 tuning dots,
see speaker drawing
Green 3mm VTS Tuning Dots
Speaker cones: 1 - 6 dots per cone, see speaker drawing
VTS Driver Tuning Bands
Speaker drivers: 1 set bands per driver, rear of driver basket, see speaker drawing
VTS TUNING DOTS FOR ELECTRONICS
White 3mm VTS Tuning Dots
ALL solid
state devices: integrated circuits, voltage regulators, digital chips, 1 dot per device
Output transistors: 1 tuning dot (please degrease transistor first)
Medium size octal base vacuum tubes - tip of key pin: 1 tuning dot per tube
9 pin miniature vacuum tubes - centered on bottom: 1 tuning dot per tube
Green 3mm VTS Tuning Dots
Top of all sizes electrolytic capacitors: 1 tuning dot per capacitor
Black 6mm VTS Tuning Dots
Electronic equipment faceplates: 1 tuning dot in each corner on back surface
Turntable record clamp: 3 tuning dots around perimeter
Tonearm counterweight: 3 tuning dots around perimeter
White 4mm VTS Tuning Dots
Large octal
base vacuum tubes - tip of key pin: 1 tuning dot per tube
Circuit boards: 1 - 4 tuning dots in corners
NOTE: Do NOT add board dots if applying dot treatment to all applicable circuit devices.
Phono cartridge: 1 tuning dot on front face
Volume & balance controls: 1 tuning dot on back
Listening room walls: 3 dots each corner, see room application drawing
Listening room ceiling: 3 dots each corner
Windows: 4 tuning dots each window pane, in corners 1 inch in from each edge
Large windows & patio doors: 3 dots each corner, see large window application drawing