Acrylic Platter Mat VS. Felt Platter Mat

[@vaggelisioannidis4636]

I tried felt,acrylic & cork-rubber mats,to my technics m5g with the ortodon 2m blue cartridge. The felt & especially the acrylic have to much static. The acrylic produce very clean sound but a bit bright for my taste. The best for me is the cork-rubber. Very neutral sound(a little bass-boost),better isolation & almost zero static.

[@Recordology]

Very interesting, Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@vinylman6580]

Agreed!

[@grantross2609]

In my humble experience giving the record a damn good clean is the best thing you can do !

[@arminfatol]

2:31 I think you put it on the turntable on the wrong side....with the place for the label downwords :).

[@magicfan4ever888]

YUP... HE DID ! LOL

[@llewellyn56]

I’m sorry but I played the music test few times. I don’t hear the difference

[@MrHfisher]

My rubber mat always sounded the best on the AT120 however I just got a spindle weight. now i can see if that makes any difference with the acrylic.

[@yaheyaquazi7043]

I bought the hudson acrylic turntable mat, the item is superior and comes in great packing. However, there is absolutely NO difference that I can hear from the mat that came with Aduio Technica at-lp120xbt-usb turntable. Please do not waste your money. Thanks!

[@absolutebanjo4533]

Well the white slipmat isn’t going to stick to your record compared to a felt one.

[@eleven9286]

It's not just about sound. Static builds up very annoyingly with felt mats, attracting all sorts of dust to your record.

[@loboptlu]

@@eleven9286 well got the Hudson mat and static got so extreme that it crackles when i took of the record for flipping it ,plus i feel the record not wanting to part with the mat. Sound is good when i use the antistatic brush ,but it creates a latent static that unfolds when you lift the record off, and record is so loaded that its difficult to get it into the sleeve. And yes tt is grounded.

[@arnoldreynoso7957]

I have bought some Brand new Records and they happen to skip at times would buying a mat help with that ?

[@Trance88]

I did hear a very minute difference between felt and acrylic. I do have an acrylic mat on my turntable. Unfortunately it is a tad bit thick for my platter so pitch of the tonearm is not to spec, but it still sounds alright.

[@Recordology]

Thanks for commenting! I too heard a difference......the acrylic sounded more lush.

[@christopheranderson1968]

Could an anti-static insert for a sleeve be used on the platter? Maybe over a felt mat?

[@Paqqqman]

Hudson HiFi - "If music be the food of love" ......say what?!

[@NiiOnLood]

I use the Technics original thin slipmat. I'm not sure about its material, it's not particularly bendy but it has somewhat felty feeling. Overall I'm not able to tell sound differences between this and 6mm rubber mat with my equipment and I'm really not commited to it. Some records have pretty much static crackling when lifted off from rubber mat. The thin slipmat seems to control this behaviour better, the mat sometimes wants to cling onto record but the records mostly stay free of static.

[@willalfano8]

is mat different then platter?

[@Recordology]

Good question! A platter Matt sits on top of the platter itself.

[@TT-df9hp]

You didn't mention the main reason why you should get acrylic, no static!

[@SQDLVR]

Awesome video. Seems the acylic makes the record be a little more flat than the felt and has a smoother ride..Now I may give it a try thanks to your video.

[@Recordology]

Awesome - tell me how it works for you. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@SQDLVR]

@@Recordology Hey there! I meant to update this comment but got busy with work and then the pandemic hit...anyway after watching your review I ordered the red one from Amazon. One year and going strong and I love it. It makes the sound of the records much fuller than when I used the rubber or felt mats. Great product and recommendation. Take care and God Bless!

[@TheGreenDoggoOfWisdom]

Acrylic helped with the warp of the record

[@MrBillmcminn]

Even listening through an iPhone speaker I could hear a difference, the acrylic mat the midrange had a lot of clarity, while the felt sounded muddy by comparison. I would be interested in a felt, vs rubber vs cork, vs acrylic turntable mat shootout. I’ve only used rubber because that’s what my turntable came with. I was told that a rubber mat holds the record the best, minimizing wow and flutter and the rubber absorbs resonant vibration the best.

[@Recordology]

Interesting - that's a good show idea! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@easttexasguy903]

I'm going to be honest with you. When you played the music I couldn't really tell the sound at all. It sounded the same. Acrylic one is that for DJing?

[@Recordology]

Mostly for audio fidelity...

[@kennethyearick527]

i ordered an acrylic white mat from Amazon and received it today - it was warped; it turned better when on top of my rubber mat, but still not good. Sent it back - ordered one from Hudson, and will await the results. Hopefully, I will be pleased???

[@Recordology]

Let us know....

[@kennethyearick527]

Acrylic mat is top notch - got the green one from Hudson; works great; love the sound; I have put it on top of the felt mat - seems to play fine with the two. Worth every penny!

[@kennethyearick527]

Got my AT120XUSB Technica turntable yesterday - set it up, and tried "green" acrylic mat. There seems to be a slight wobble; sounds good though. I tried putting the felt down first and the acrylic on top, and used the Big Ben record stabilizer - sounds very good . My question - is that too much for the stylus that was set earlier ? Doesn't seem to diminish the sound. Your thoughts!

[@Recordology]

It should be fine....

[@Rekmeyata]

At first, when I listen to the differences I heard nothing on my computer speakers, so I switched to my headphones, and then I heard a slightly fuller sound with the Hudson HiFi mat,. I think for my floor standing speakers that mat should perform better. Thanks for the review.

[@elvisway1]

Is the Hudson Hi Fi speed check disc acrylic or not?

[@Recordology]

Yes

[@Jason_Cool-Chad]

Whould it make sense to buy a acrylic slipmatt if u already have a acrylic platter???

[@Recordology]

I wouldn't think so.......Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@Jason_Cool-Chad]

@@Recordology no problem i enjoy the channel thanks for responding

[@Recordology]

Thank you!

[@denyelmandap1455]

this acrylic platter mat is compatible for audio technica sound burger

[@tenchikid80]

would you leave a felt mat under the acrylic one?

[@Recordology]

No - you would only use one at at time. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@9087125498172345]

I don’t find any difference in the sound when switching platter mat materials. I like felt for the anti-static properties tho.

[@Rob8]

Crosley eh?

[@j.johnson2792]

Bought a goka acrylic platter mat, $12 shipped. No Brainer at that price point

[@g.allifreyans]

white mats also make the color pop on transparent records

[@jonathanmalenfant2159]

I just bought this acrylic mat and put it on my Audio Technica LP-120 and I think it sound great. But I have a concern, when I put the record on the mat and press start (it depend on the record) but it look like the record is sliding a little bit. The mat doesn't seem to hold the record in place at the beginning and I fear it will scratch the other side of the record. is it possible that it will scratch my record if the record do a little spin like that in the beginning?

[@Recordology]

Not at all

[@JMNTN]

put a record weight on it

[@johnrobles1572]

This is totally stupid this acrylic mat...🤦‍♂️

[@randomrulesstudios]

Crossley?

[@bkkersey93]

A felt vs rubber mat video should be next.

[@Recordology]

A great idea....stay tuned!

[@Rekmeyata]

@@Recordology Those reviews have been done on the internet, that's how I found out about the Hudson HI FI mat, the test that I've seen all seem to think the Hudson HiFi mat worked the best for rock type of music.

[@thomaslytle5519]

I’ve been thinking about getting an acrylic “slip” mat for my turntable. What scares me is that I read somewhere that the record doesn’t “stick” to the mat. That the record will slip or spin independently on the mat. OR... that the mat itself spins independently on the platter! If this is true Who would want one?! I don’t feel like having speed issues or scratched records. What do you think? Thanks and nice vids

[@Recordology]

I thought this would be an issue as well but it has NEVER happened to me! Try one I think you will like it.

[@thomaslytle5519]

Record-ology Got my orange lit mat on the way 👍 my turntable has an orange strobe light so it oughtta look pretty bitchin’ 😎

[@Budd1234]

@@thomaslytle5519 how have you found the mat so far? Any problems?

[@toneyisaiah8505]

As I said give Crosley a chance To develop advanced turntables.

[@Recordology]

Agreed. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@Paqqqman]

Give them a chance? They've been making turntables for 100 years! Crosley is a company that was created specifically to make 'cheap' turntables. If you're looking for quality, look elsewhere.....

[@liavmalka8016]

When u put the fame vinyl welll u got me.

[@outspokengenius]

I came here because I'm about to order an acrylic mat. I seem to get a lot of static with the factory Audio Technica felt mat.

[@Recordology]

Static is annoying....

[@obiessen]

turntable mat comparrisson , onlye ok when matt thicknes is the same, because lateral ballance will change. the thicker the mat with out changing hight of tonearm will give warmer sound but at given moment dinamiks

[@Sunshine0022]

hello! are these good for any record player, like victrola?

[@Recordology]

The platter must be full sized....modern Victrola suitcases and all in ones would not be compatible.

[@Sunshine0022]

@@Recordology ok I think I may have actually the full size I have the victrola acrylic turn table :)

[@markzaccone8053]

@@Recordology even with the smaller platter on suitcase and all-in-one players wouldn’t an acrylic mat work being that it is a hard no flex surface?

[@james-flynn1938]

Great video man a well formulated review most of my stuff is gramophones and records I have a 70s era console record player mainly for vinyl and some pre and post war records I do also transfer some of my A+ to digital I will soon post a comparison between an lp and 78 issue of some benny goodman I can tell you more about my collection if you want thanks for deciding to follow much appreciated James

[@Recordology]

That's awesome. What do you have in the way of Glenn Miller records?

[@james-flynn1938]

@@Recordology only one glenn Miller record it's an early 50s reissue of moonlight serenade and American patrol and it's in good shape most of my stuff is dance music from the 20s and 30s most of the records over here in western Australia are cheap but lps and 45s are pricy even though there is a big market for them from people off a range of ages and by the way I have a standard British accent not an Australian

[@Recordology]

Interesting! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@WampaFPV]

I always just used a felt mat makes me think i should at least give a acrylic mat a try!

[@Recordology]

Agreed - it does make a difference. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@EBC-fy8nd]

Do you know how I can flatten out my felt record mat?😂

[@ironmaiden5658]

Lay it on a perfectly flat surface, put a towel over it and iron it with steam on

[@JMsolidsnake]

Just ordered a blue acrylic mat for my audio technica player can't wait for it to arrive. Have you tried vinyl moon? Its a monthly service where they send you a record every month. Its pretty good. Really good box artwork and great music

[@TECuber99]

Someone watches vinyl eyezz :(

[@Budd1234]

@@TECuber99 why the sad face 😂

[@samuelbruce1425]

These acrylic mats are a terrible idea. The central label well is too deep and the diameter is too big because most if not all records have an edge lip, this would mean that the disk is riding on that lip and not touching until it reaches the spindle. Thus, there is no or little contact with the record additionally the turntable used does not have a flat surface so now the record is free floating and so is the mat. If you should use a central disk clamp or weight the record would bow..... these mats are a terrible idea, period!

[@Recordology]

Interesting arguments! In practice, most records are not rigid enough to prevent sagging between the edge lip to the spindle. Some records have no edge lip and some have no raised hub. The best solution for complete adaptive support would be a felt mat or a rubber one with contoured cutouts from that standpoint. However, having used all types and exclusively acrylic for the past several years - it just makes no difference whatsoever. The variances are so small. Currently I am spinning on a solid 1” frosted acrylic platter with no hub recess (which I was slightly concerned about) but it works brilliantly as well. The sound is a touch more punchy with acrylic.

[@Zimmy_1981]

Good call mate Not dissing but why not use contractions in typing?

[@hanes2]

Lol, Crosley

[@phazerbrains]

Talk about polishing a turd. Get a different turntable than a Crosley if you want to improve sound.

[@Recordology]

Some great Crosleys out there now. C6, c8, c10, c100/200 etc.

[@RedMilitiaX]

Just a suggestion. Your channel name has a kinda cool pro vibe. But i think alot of serious vinyl fans don't subscribe as much as they could when they see Crosley. It's like testing exotic sports car accessories on a Skoda. Just being honest.

[@Recordology]

The channel name is in reference to archeology - as in record-archeology. Our focus has always been the entry level. There are so many channels focusing on the mid and high end out there.

[@j.johnson2792]

Who cares what snobby audiophiles think anyways?

[@rongonzalez8242]

On a Crosley? Seriously??

[@johnrobles1572]

This is totally dumb..why would You wanna put a record on a piece of plastic? ....if this is so great dont You think they woulda come out decade's ago? ....its just a new hipster trend because it looks cool.

[@RedMilitiaX]

Technically is does make sense. It gives better platter weight, reduces resonance and static amongst other things. But you are not going to hear the difference on budget turn-tables and cartridges. I can hear a big difference on my main system which is a Rega Planar 6, but almost none in my study where i have a Rega Planar 1. Crosley is also going to pick up next to no difference. High end cartridges are more sensitive i guess and pick up more details from records. You forget that quality of sound was generally not important decades ago for most vinyl byers, they just wanted to chill out to grooves, not enjoy the sound. It´s only the last 7-8 years that vinyl sound quality has been giver serious consideration.

[@rogerlowery2089]

B S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Recordology]

ear of the beholder