1-Inch Acoustic Sound Panels

1-inch acoustic panels are the entry point into real acoustic treatment: fabric-wrapped, wood-framed panels built for offices, classrooms, churches, home studios, and any room where speech clarity and everyday echo are the problem. Each panel is custom built in the USA, tested at NRC 0.80 (Intertek tested per ASTM C423), and ships with Z-clip mounting hardware included.

Who this collection is for

Pick 1-inch panels when the goal is taming an echoey office, conference room, classroom, or home studio on a tighter budget, or when wall depth is limited. They handle mid and high frequency reflections, the range that makes speech muddy and rooms feel loud. If low-end rumble, a music room, or maximum absorption per square foot is the goal, 2-inch panels at NRC 1.0 are the better default for most rooms, and the price difference per panel is modest.

How to choose within this collection

• Size: 24x24, 24x36, or 24x48. All three ship free on orders of $349.99 and up. Mix sizes to cover 15-20% of wall area for general noise control, or 30-45% for a room with a real echo problem.
• Fabric: Microsuede or Burlap for stock colors, or Burch Fabrics Prime Time for the full commercial color library (also the Made in USA equivalent of Guilford of Maine Anchorage and FR701; ASP is a Guilford of Maine supplier as well if a spec requires that name specifically).
• Mounting: Z-clip hardware is included, so panels hang level without a separate mounting hardware purchase.
• Thickness trade-off: 1 inch controls speech and mid-high echo at a lower cost per panel. 2 inch reaches NRC 1.0 and absorbs more total sound energy. Rooms with music, home theaters, or serious bass problems should start at 2 inch or add bass traps.

Common questions

What NRC rating do 1-inch panels have?

NRC 0.80, Intertek tested per ASTM C423. That is a strong number for a 1-inch panel and covers most office and speech-clarity needs.

Should I get 1-inch or 2-inch?

1-inch is the right call for budget-conscious speech and echo control. 2-inch (NRC 1.0) is the right default for music rooms, home theaters, or anyone who wants maximum absorption per panel.

What sizes are available?

24x24, 24x36, and 24x48, all built to order and all free-shipping eligible.

Does this collection cover bass control?

No. 1-inch panels are a mid and high frequency solution. For low-end rumble, pair with bass traps, which use broadband absorption rather than a single NRC number.

Is there a faster way to get straight to the product?

Yes, go directly to the 1-inch acoustic panel product page to pick size and fabric.

Not sure which thickness your room needs? Call (888) 923-5777 or use our free room analysis.