How is Roxul better than foam absorption material for acoustic sound panels?
Q: How is Roxul better than foam absorption material for acoustic sound panels?
A: While 2-inch panels are effective down to 250Hz, foam panels are useless below 500hz. You also need two times as many foam panels to match the effectiveness of our 2″ sound panels. Not to mention, acoustic sound panels just look better!Have more questions? Fill out our contact form and we will be happy to discuss any audio related question (scratch that…ask us anything about any topic, we’re not shy).
Why choose fabric-wrapped acoustic panels over foam?
ASP doesn't sell foam panels. Our panels use a rigid, high-density fiberglass acoustic core faced with acoustically transparent fabric, which absorbs across a wider range of frequencies than foam and holds up to daily handling.
Foam wedges are inexpensive because they're low density, and low density mostly interrupts high-frequency reflections while doing little else. A rigid core with a real internal frame absorbs a broader range and doesn't crumble or compress the way foam does over time.
Fabric-wrapped panels also look different: dozens of Burch Fabrics Prime Time and Guilford of Maine colors mount flush like framed wall panels, rather than the exposed-wedge look of a foam-lined booth. A standard 2 inch panel carries a published NRC of 1.0, the full broadband rating.
Are ASP panels made of foam?
No. They use a rigid, high-density fiberglass acoustic core, never foam.
Do fabric-wrapped panels look different from foam?
Yes. Fabric-wrapped panels come in dozens of colors and mount flush like framed wall panels, rather than looking like an exposed foam booth.
What NRC do ASP's 2 inch panels carry?
NRC 1.0, the full broadband rating.
Is foam ever an adequate choice?
For a very low-budget vocal booth, foam can help with high-frequency control, but it does far less across the rest of the spectrum than a dense, fabric-wrapped panel.
See 2 inch acoustic panels or the full panel collection.
