Product Description
The Nankarrow Subdue is a high-performance, deep broadband absorber engineered specifically for small and mid-sized rooms where low-frequency buildup is the biggest challenge. With a substantial 1000 × 500 × 150 mm footprint and a true 6-inch depth, Subdue reaches deeper into the bass region than conventional thinner panels, dramatically improving clarity, transient accuracy, and low-end tightness.
A Swiss-Knife Panel for Walls, Ceilings & Corners
Thanks to its bevelled-edge geometry, Subdue can be installed flat on walls, overhead on ceilings, or tucked into vertical and horizontal corners—where bass pressure is highest. This multi-orientation capability makes it exceptionally efficient for controlling modal peaks, nulls, and boundary interference in home studios, listening rooms, edit suites, and home theatres.
Frameless Construction – Total Acoustic Exposure
Subdue is fully frameless, providing unrestricted airflow through its surface and depth:
- No wooden frame to block absorption from the sides
- Every millimeter of acoustic foam contributes to broadband performance
- No reflective edges to disrupt decay times
- Lightweight, easy to mount, and visually seamless
In rooms where every decibel of bass management counts, frameless design ensures the highest possible absorption efficiency per unit volume.
Acoustic Performance by Diagonal Length
Porous absorbers interact with wavelengths that match their longest internal airflow path. For Subdue, the effective 3D diagonal—from one corner of the panel through its depth to the opposite corner—measures:
L = √(1.02 + 0.52 + 0.152) ≈ 1.13 m
Using the speed of sound (343 m/s):
- Quarter-wave absorption extends to ≈ 65–70 Hz when placed in corners or pressure zones
When Nankarrow Subdue panels are arranged edge-to-edge in a linear array, the total effective acoustic path increases, allowing the system to interact with longer wavelengths. This lowers the effective absorption frequency significantly, especially when installed in corners or soffit-style locations.
| Number of Panels in Linear Array | Total Effective Length (m) | Interaction Frequency (Wavelength ≈ Length) | Quarter-Wave Effective Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Panel | 1.13 m | ≈ 284 Hz | ≈ 65–70 Hz |
| 2 Panels | 2.26 m | ≈ 152 Hz | ≈ 38–40 Hz |
| 3 Panels | 3.39 m | ≈ 101 Hz | ≈ 25–27 Hz |
This makes Subdue far more capable in the low end than typical 50–75 mm wall panels and classifies it as a true bass-broadband hybrid absorber.
Key Features
- 6-inch deep broadband absorber optimized for small and medium-sized rooms
- 45-degree beveled-edge design enables installation on walls, ceilings, wall–wall corners, and wall–ceiling corners
- Frameless construction for full-surface absorption and maximum efficiency
- Long internal diagonal (1.13 m) enables low-frequency influence down to ~65–70 Hz
- High-density (50 kg/m³) open-cell polyurethane foam for strong resistive absorption
- Fire-rated material suitable for professional and residential use
- Ideal for bass control, modal smoothing, and improving time-domain accuracy
- Lightweight, robust, and easy to mount with common adhesives or mechanical fasteners
- Designed for home studios, audiophile rooms, production suites, and home theatres
Technical Specifications
Dimensions:
- 1000 mm (L) × 500 mm (W) × 150 mm (D)
- True depth: 6 inches
Material:
- NeoFill Open-cell polyurethane acoustic foam
- Density: 50 kg/m³
- Fire-rated formulation
Construction:
- Fully frameless
- Beveled-edge geometry for multi-orientation installation
- Uniform vertical-groove aesthetic
Acoustic Behaviour:
- Space diagonal: ≈ 1.13 m
- Lowest frequency absorbed via quarter-wavelength influence: ≈ 65–70 Hz in corner or soffit placements. This can be extended to 25Hz when panels are positioned as a linear array side-by-side.
- Optimized for broadband behavior including midrange and upper-bass control
Recommended Applications:
- Home studios
- Audiophile / listening rooms
- Production and editing suites
- Small-format home theatres
- Rehearsal and practice rooms
Installation:
- Mountable with spray adhesive, included
- Suitable for walls, ceilings, vertical corners, and ceiling junctions
Aural Exchange is Asias leading exporter of Nankarrow Subdue Corner Bass Trap – Set of 2 to top importers and distributors worldwide. With a strong export presence in Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Oman, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Qatar, as well as major import markets such as China, India, Australia, Mexico, and Canada, Aural Exchange has built a solid reputation for reliability and consistency. Backed by consistent monthly production capacity, supported by a strategic factory network across South Asia, we ensure fast, efficient, and cost-effective deliveries to our global partners. Known for quality, innovation, and dependable service, Aural Exchange is the trusted choice for buyers seeking to import Nankarrow Subdue Corner Bass Trap – Set of 2 for acoustic, commercial and industrial applications.
Kunal Shukla –
Ashutosh helped me figure out what I needed and went with Subdue for my home studio corners. Working as expected and absorption is good.
Vatsal Kothari –
Installed 6 panels in my dubbing room and voice clarity has improved noticeably. Heavy units, needed help mounting them.
Amit Tiwari –
Spoke to Ashutosh before ordering Subdue for studio and glad I did. Product arrived in Mumbai within 3 days and installation was simple enough.