"Hibiki" Carbon Fiber Slipmat by Vinyl Supply Co. - Carbon Fiber Record Mat For Turntables - Premium Grade Record Player Mat - Anti-Static, Vibration Dampening, & Improved Sound

Well made mat. Though everyone is fixated on the "carbon fiber" its actually a 2 layer mat. A bottom layer of carbon fiber and and upper layer of a firm "felt-like" material which is the real "sauce" to the sandwich. The material eliminates static and does not pick up dust, plus it offers "rubberlike" dampening to deaden any vibrations from the mat itself. I wish the manufacturer would state what it is because its the most important portion of the mat. The carbon fiber it simply a very stiff, light and cool looking support for the layer that does all the good work!

Since I’ve gotten this slipmat, I’ve played 6 different records to test it out and I have to say that it does exactly what it says it does. I admit I was a little bit skeptical but it has appeared to have eliminated any static I might’ve gotten before and the sound seems a bit more full and clean. It actually looks like a high quality item and has a good amount of heft to it.

If it got rid of all the static electricity on the record I’d give it 5 stars.

The weight of the epoxy & fiber leaves zero doubt as to a smooth base to hold my record.

This is actually the second slipmat I have tried for my turntable. The other mat was a highly-reviewed one made out of acrylic that can be picked up at many stores. This one is thinner and has a more aggressive look due to the carbon fiber. The end result of both is somewhat similar - to me the vinyl sounds a little more sharp and clear. While I hear a difference when adding the slipmat, I do not pick up enough of a distinct difference between the two I have. Both seem good. Regardless, recommended for audiophiles.

Being carbon fiber means this anti slip mat is very stiff. It's also slightly thinner than other mats that I've tried, again due to the carbon fiber.I did notice a very slight improvement in sound quality once the mat was in place. It was not enough that your average listener is going to notice but for me I could tell.The mat installs easily. It just slips onto your turntable. Easy as can be.If you are an audiophile listener then you'll welcome this addition to your turntable.