ATS Acoustics Alternative: Acoustic Sound Panels, Side by Side
ATS Acoustics is a popular pick for a straightforward, well-priced stock panel. If you are comparing options, here is where Acoustic Sound Panels sits next to ATS, spec for spec, so you can choose what fits your room, your look, and your budget. Every ATS figure below comes from their published product pages. Where ATS does not publish a detail, it is marked "not published" rather than guessed.
Acoustic Sound Panels vs ATS Acoustics
| What matters | Acoustic Sound Panels | ATS Acoustics (as published) |
|---|---|---|
| Where panels are built | Chicago, USA, on our own in-house CNC line | Not published |
| Standard 24x48x2 panel | Any size you need is standard for us, cut to order. 2-inch panels are rated NRC 1.0 | 24 by 48 by 2 inches, NRC 1.00 with Sona fabric, $79.95, ships free. Also offered in 4-inch |
| Core | Rigid acoustic core, never foam | ROCKWOOL AFB mineral wool |
| Custom sizes | Cut to your exact size in-house with no size surcharge, up to 4 ft by 8 ft as a single piece | Larger custom sizes offered. Surcharge policy not published |
| Custom printed art panels | Your image printed edge to edge on an acoustically transparent white face, so the panel still absorbs sound | Not published |
| Fabric | Burch Fabrics Prime Time, the Made in USA equivalent of Guilford of Maine (a Canadian company) Anchorage and FR701, Class A rated to ASTM E84, 60+ colors | Sona fabric and 100% jute burlap. Roughly 9 stock colors plus customer-supplied fabric |
| Guarantee | Lifetime guarantee on panels | Not published |
| Getting a price | Free AI room analysis gives you a real quote in minutes | Fixed catalog pricing listed online |
| Shipping | Free ground shipping over $349.99 on parcel-size orders. Freight is a flat $599.99 dock to dock, with a $95 liftgate add-on when you need it | Listed panels ship free |
Where Acoustic Sound Panels is a better fit
You need a size the catalog does not list
ATS lists fixed panel sizes and offers larger custom sizes. Our panels are cut on our own CNC line in Chicago, so any size is standard for us and a nonstandard size does not add a surcharge. If your wall calls for a single 4 ft by 8 ft piece, we build it that way instead of tiling small squares.
You want the panel to be the artwork
Our custom art panels print your image edge to edge on an acoustically transparent white face. The panel still treats the room while it doubles as wall art. This is the most requested option we make.
You want more color and finish options
We build with Burch Fabrics Prime Time in 60+ colors, Class A rated to ASTM E84. Want to confirm a color in person? Order a refundable swatch sample and the sample cost is credited back when you order.
You want a guarantee in writing and a price today
Every panel carries a lifetime guarantee. Upload a photo of your room and our free AI room analysis returns a real quote in minutes, so you see the plan and the price before you commit.
Where ATS may fit your project
ATS is a strong value for a single stock panel. Their 24 by 48 by 2 panel is listed at $79.95 and ships free, with a published NRC 1.00 on the Sona fabric version and a ROCKWOOL AFB core. If you want one or two standard panels off the shelf and color choice is not a priority, they are a fair pick. For custom sizes with no surcharge, printed art panels, 60+ USA-made fabric colors, and a lifetime guarantee, compare the columns above.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Acoustic Sound Panels a good alternative to ATS Acoustics?
It depends on what you need. ATS is a strong value for a stock 24 by 48 by 2 panel at $79.95 with free shipping and a published NRC 1.00. Acoustic Sound Panels is built for custom work: any size cut in-house in Chicago with no size surcharge up to 4 ft by 8 ft in one piece, custom art printed edge to edge on an acoustically transparent face, Burch Fabrics Prime Time in 60+ Class A colors, a lifetime guarantee, and a real quote in minutes from a free AI room analysis.
Are your panels made of foam?
No. Our panels use a rigid acoustic core, never foam. Our 2-inch panels are rated NRC 1.0. ATS publishes a ROCKWOOL AFB mineral wool core with NRC 1.00 on their Sona fabric panel.
Do custom sizes cost extra?
No. Because panels are cut on our own CNC line, a custom size does not add a surcharge, up to 4 ft by 8 ft as a single piece. ATS offers larger custom sizes, and their surcharge policy is not published.
Can I get my own image on a panel?
Yes. Our custom art panels print your photo or artwork edge to edge on an acoustically transparent white face, so the panel absorbs sound and displays your image at the same time.
How many fabric colors are available?
60+ colors in Burch Fabrics Prime Time, the Made in USA equivalent of Guilford of Maine Anchorage and FR701, rated Class A to ASTM E84. Want to see a color first? Order a refundable swatch sample and the sample cost is credited back when you order.
How do I get a price?
Upload a photo of your room to the free AI room analysis and you get a real quote in minutes. Prefer to talk it through? Call 888-923-5777.
Compare what is in the box
Every Acoustic Sound Panels panel ships with the full spec included: a full-fill absorptive core edge to edge and face to back (a 2 inch panel is 2 inches of absorber), open-back construction, and Z-clip mounting hardware in the box. When you compare quotes, check what each line item actually includes:
- Core fill: some framed panels contain an internal air cavity, so the absorber inside is smaller than the panel dimensions on the spec sheet. Ask what is inside the frame.
- Open-back construction: often sold as an upgrade. Standard on every ASP panel.
- Mounting hardware: Z-clips run $14+ per panel as an add-on elsewhere. Included with every ASP panel.
- Edge finishing: beveled and hardened edges are commonly priced as upcharges. ASP pricing is the delivered panel, finished.
Published pricing, verifiable online, no phone call required: 24x48x2 from $74.99 ($9.37 per square foot), NRC 1.0 on all 2 inch panels.
