Way Excellent II

About the Way Excellent II

The Way Excellent II Turntable Mat by Herbie's Audio Lab is crafted from finely textured, open-cell silicone foam that offers exceptional vibration absorption and eliminates resonant qualities that can discolor music playback. It thoroughly decouples records from unwanted platter micro-vibrations, resulting in a cleaner, more detailed audio experience with reduced noise floor and improved bass and highs. The mat features a black elastomer donut on top of the white foam base to reduce vinyl/stylus feedback and prevent lateral slippage, while providing a recessed label area and outer edge lead-in. It is completely non-tacky, allowing records to lift off easily while the foam base holds firmly to the platter. Available in multiple thicknesses (2mm to 6.9mm) and diameters (280mm to 295mm) to fit a wide range of turntables, it is a popular upgrade for many brands including Technics, Rega, Linn, and Pro-Ject. The mat is praised for enhancing sound precision, reducing unwanted vibrations, and protecting vinyl from scratches and dust. It is highly regarded by audiophiles for its ability to improve focus, clarity, and overall sound quality without adding significant mass to the platter.