Modern offices and public buildings are filled with hard surfaces that reflect sound — leading to echo, distraction, and poor communication. Installing acoustic wall panels is one of the most effective ways to manage sound in these environments. Whether it’s a workplace, library, hall, or medical centre, acoustic treatment helps create a quieter, more productive setting. 1. Reduces Echo and Reverberation In large or open…
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Our Medical Centre is noisy, How can we fix it?
Reduce Noise in Reception Areas with Acoustic Panels Reception and lobby spaces are the first impression of any building — but they are often the noisiest. Hard floors, glazing, and high ceilings cause sound to bounce, creating echo that makes conversations difficult and unpleasant. Sontext Serenity™ Acoustic Panels and SerenityLite™ Acoustic Ceiling Panels provide practical solutions to reduce noise and create a welcoming, professional environment….
Noisy Customer service area
Solved by adding acoustic panels Noisy Customer Service areas Reducing Noise in Customer Service Areas Busy customer service areas often struggle with high noise levels that can affect both staff and visitors. Conversations at the front desk, ringing phones, and sound travelling into adjoining rooms can all contribute to a distracting environment. This was the challenge faced by CoHealth in Melbourne’s western suburbs. The reception…
Sound Absorbing Panels Vs Room Uses
One of the most confusing issues facing people who are experiencing loud or unwanted noise is how to treat it effectively. This can be from the choice of the type of Acoustic Panel, the look of the acoustic panels to how many and where to locate them.. Incorrect placement of sound absorbing panels (Acoustic panels) in a room, can cause undesirable acoustic effects, such as…
Choosing The Right Acoustic Panels Can Make A Difference
It is necessary to create a comfortable interior environment where people can easily communicate with others and using right acoustic panel solution in a large room can help. Sontext has installed Serenity Lite Fabric Panels in halls, community spaces and classrooms across Australia which have reduced reverberation and added to the room décor.Braybrook Community Centre partnered with Sontext to solve the noise problems in their…
Sontext 3D Acoustic Panels
Add Texture and Silence with Decrasound 3D Panels Looking to manage sound and add visual interest to a space at the same time? Decrasound 3D acoustic panels are an ideal solution. Made from environmentally friendly polyester fibre, these panels feature sculpted 3D forms that absorb sound and turn plain walls into design features. Perfect for offices, schools, gymnasiums, and public buildings, Decrasound 3D panels help…
Cafe Noise – Fix with Serenity Panels
Hard surfaces increase Café Noise Serenity Fabric Acoustic Panels can reduce Café Noise significantly by soaking up reflected sound, or echo. Recently Sontext installed Serenity Fabric Acoustic Panels at The Oakridge Winery in the Yarra Valley near Melbourne. The dining area was very noisy with hard surfaces and lots of glass, making speech difficult. Working with the Architect 2LINQ, Sontext were able to recommend 50mm thick Serenity Acoustic Panels fixed with the Serenity split…
Decorative Panels – A Solution for Noisy Reception Areas
Acoustic Solutions for Noisy Reception and Foyer Areas Reception and foyer spaces often feature hard surfaces such as glass, tile, timber, or masonry — all chosen for visual appeal but poor at managing sound. These materials reflect sound, leading to excessive reverberation that disrupts communication and increases noise levels. In high-traffic areas, such as reception desks, this can make it difficult for staff to hear…