I always get frustrated in my Home, office, Recording Stations, and many more because of the sound I use to face in my day-to-day life. To overcome this situation I started to explore methods to soundproof these places.
In this whole process of exploration, I found many things that can help me to soundproof my home or office. Some of them are Acoustic Sealants, acoustic panels, and many others.
Before we move ahead to discuss the best Acoustic Panels, let us discuss some basics regarding Acoustic Panels.
What are Acoustic Panels?
An acoustic Panel is a soft-furnished panel that can be placed in an area where there is lots of sound pollution. It’s primarily used to soundproof the area where it is placed.
It’s primarily made up of a combination of foam and fabric in a special manner and cut into a range of shapes and sizes and customized to compliment the design of the area(Home, office, Car) that you want to soundproof.
Most of you might not know that ” A room without a living organism or appliance used to produce sound in a range 50db and 80db”.
According to the report published by the Government of the USA, 104 million individuals had annual LEQ(24) levels > 70 dBA (equivalent to a continuous average exposure level of >70 dBA over 24 hr) in 2013 and were at risk of noise-induced hearing loss.
The condition is also getting more severe day by day, Now a day according to an estimate more than 220 million individuals in the USA are at risk of noise-induced hearing loss. Out of these people, more than 1% of people are at risk because of the sound produced inside homes or offices.
So, to help you to ease this possible aspect, I have created this article by summarizing my own experience regarding this.
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Use Case of Acoustic Treatment Panels to Improve Sound Quality:
There is primarily three use case for Acoustic Treatment Panels to soundproof in my day-to-day life. These are discussed Below:
- Acoustic Panels on Wall or Ceiling
- Diffuser Acoustic Panels on Wall or Ceiling
- Bass Traps in the Corner
Let us discuss these three use cases of Acoustic Treatment Panels in a very detailed manner:
Use of Acoustic Panels on Walls or Ceiling:
While Sound Proofing your home or office, there is a great need to implement these acoustic panels on the wall or ceilings. It is well known to all of us, the walls and ceilings of our room almost work like the reflector for the sound we produce.
When you implement these panels on the walls, there will be an 80% dip in the total sound produced in your environment. A single issue in the implementation of panels will lead to the total effectiveness of panels.
Diffuser Acoustic Panels on Wall or Ceiling:
Suppose, you are studying in a class and sitting in the last row. There is a very huge difference between the sound you get in comparison to the frontbencher. This is all because of the uneven spreading of the sound in the area.
For this issue Diffuser Acoustic Panels come into play. These Diffuser Acoustic Panels use to spread the sound evenly into the whole room or office. The function of Diffuser Acoustic Panels is almost the inverse of the Acoustic Panels.
Bass Traps in the Corner:
When we speak a word, Sound Waves spreads to and forth all around the area. When these sound waves are being reflected by the corners of the room produce lots of Echo(whispering Sound) in the room.
To trap these whispering sounds in the Room, you need to install Bass Traps in the Corner of that room.
Basics behind the best use of the Panels
Soundproofing a room with Acoustic Panels is easy and can be done by a person which has very little or no knowledge at all. But be conscious as a single error in the whole process can waste the whole work done by you. So, read the following steps in every possible way as this will save you a lot:
- Check the dimension of the room;
- Paint the wall with soundproofing paints;
- Install the Bass Trap in the corner of the room;
- Install Acoustic Panels to minimize the sound
- If you running a place where lots of meet each other, then, you need to install Diffuser Acoustic Panels in the walls and ceilings.
Note: 1mm thick panel only gives a sound quality improvement of 5%. It is highly recommended to use at least 5mm panels.
Best Acoustic Panels to SoundProof your Home or Studio
In past, I have shared my experience with Best Acoustic Sealant and Adhesive, Portable Generator that is Quiet for Camping, How To Quiet A Noisy Refrigerator Compressor, and many more. Just like that, today I am going to share the Best Acoustic Panels through which I soundproofed my home, office, and bedroom.
In this same discussion, I will share my own experience with these panels (How these Acoustic panels improved sound quality). So, let’s start the detailed discussion on the best panels available in the market:
1. TRUE NORTH Acoustic Foam Panels
TRUE NORTH Acoustic Foam Panels is one of the most powerful soundproofing panels on the market. It comes in three variants – 1 Inch, 2 Inches, and 3-inch foam.
| Thickness | 1 Inch | 2 Inches | 6 Inches | 10 Inches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage | 12 Square Feet | 12 Square Feet | 8 Square Feet | 13.3 Square Feet |
| Density | 30kg/m3 | 30kg/m3 | 25kg/m3 | 25kg/m3 |
| Flame Resistant | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Non-Toxic | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Quantity | 12 Pieces | 12 Pieces | 8 Pieces | 8 Pieces |
| Noise Reduction Coefficient | 0.40 | 0.60 | 1.20 | 2.11 |
When You check the rating of this acoustic panel on amazon, you will it has a 4-star rating out of 5. I used this panel in past to soundproof my studio, after implementing this panel, I get phenomenal success in soundproofing.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- Value for Money;
- Most of the Case, it is delivered within two days;
- Easy to Install
- Price starts from $22 for 12 Panels
Cons:
- Hard to Customize
- Take too much time during installation
2. LIGHTDESIRE 12 Pack Self-Adhesive Sound Proof Foam Panels
LIGHTDESIRE 12 Pack Self-Adhesive Sound Proof Foam Panels is one of my favorite Acoustic Panels on the market as it comes with Self-Adhesive. So, you do not need to paste adhesive while these panels in your home or office.
I installed this panel in my bedroom. It works phenomenally and requires very less time to install in comparison to other panels available in the market.
It has a dimension of 12 X 12 X 2 inches with a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. It is going to cost you $32 for every 12 panels.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- Value for Money;
- Most of the Case, it is delivered within two days;
- Easy to Install with built-in Adhesive
- Price starts from $32 for 12 Panels
Cons:
- Hard to Customize
- Take too much time during installation
3. DEKIRU 12 Pack Acoustic Panels Sound Proof Padding
DEKIRU 12 Pack Acoustic Panels is one of the most popular panels available in the market. It use to sell more than 5000+ units per month and ranked 7th in the category. When you install this Acoustic Panel, you will get a 50% minimum reduction in the total sound in your room or office.
The user has given 4.5 stars out of 5 stars in its rating. One of my friends has installed this in texas and given me mind-blowing feedback to me.
It is a 14 X 13 X 0.4 Inches High-Density Sound Proof Foam Panels. To buy this product, you will have to pay $36 for 12 bundles of panels.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- Most of the Case, it is delivered within two days;
- Easy to Install
- Price starts from $36 for 12 Panels
Cons:
- Hard to Customize
- Take too much time during installation
- Cost a little Higher
4. EVENRISING Art Acoustic panels
If you are in the search of best Acoustic Panels with colorful shades or with multiple uses (Painting and Sound Reduction). Then, it is the perfect solution for you.
It use to offer a minimum of 36% total improvement in the sound quality when you install it in your home or office. The buyer of this panel has rated this 4.5 out of 5 stars.
It is 48″x32″x0.4″ inch Soundproof wall panels with a cost of $63 for 8 bundles of panels.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- Most of the Case, it is delivered within two days;
- Easy to Install
- Price starts from $68 for 8 Panels
Cons:
- Hard to Customize
- Take too much time during installation
- Cost a little Higher
How to Install Acoustic Panels in the room or Office?
There are too many steps that you need to do in the process to Install Acoustic Panels in the room or Office. These are easy steps and are discussed below in a detailed manner:
Open Packaging
You need to open the package carefully in order to install it successfully.
Peel Acoustic Panels Apart
Take each panel one by one
Sink the panels into the water
To sink, you can use a hand, a washing machine, or anything else.
Apply Adhesive
You need to apply adhesive on the back side of the panel for a successful installation.
Clean the Surface
You need to clean the surface where you want to install Acoustic Panels. For cleaning, you can use alcohol
Hold the panel for 30 seconds.
adhesive require more than 30 seconds to stick properly;
Result
Thus, You have successfully installed Acoustic Panels in the room or office.
FAQ:
Do acoustic panels really work?
Yes, acoustic panels really work. In my case, “when I installed these panels there is a reduction of 40% in noise pollution”.
How much do acoustic panels cost?
The acoustic panels use to cost in a range of $20 to $80.
What are the best acoustic panels?
In my experience, the LIGHTDESIRE 12-Pack Self-Adhesive Sound Proof Foam Panels are the best acoustic panel available in the market.
Way Forward on Best Acoustic Panel
I tried to illustrate my whole experience regarding purchasing and installation of acoustic panels. With the help of acoustic panels, you can simply decrease your surroundings’ pollution level in a range of 40 to 60%.
In my case, these panels helped me to improve sound quality by 53%.
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Born in Delhi (INDIA), I created this to share my 4 Years of experience in the SoundProofing Industry.
