Sound Absorption vs Soundproofing If you’re trying to reduce noise in a space—whether it’s a home theatre, classroom, or office—you’ve probably come across the terms sound absorption and soundproofing. They sound similar, but they do very different things. Understanding the difference helps you choose the right solution for your needs. What’s the Difference? Soundproofing stops sound from travelling between rooms. This is useful when you…
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Selecting the Best Acoustic Solution for a Classroom: Factors to Consider
Be it an office, a classroom, gymnasium or a cafeteria, good sound quality of a room is of paramount importance. This ensures undisturbed interaction and coherent flow of speech leading to a harmonious and efficient workspace. Boardrooms, galleries and theatres with echo problem are likely to create a mess of all things, leaving people puzzled and a worried lot. This would lead to making a…
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….
Sontext Launch Acoustiscreen on Linkedin
Sontext Launches AcoustiScreen on LinkedIn Sontext is pleased to announce the official launch of AcoustiScreen, our new range of acoustic desk dividers, on LinkedIn. Designed for modern offices, AcoustiScreen combines practical noise control with a refined design aesthetic to support productivity and privacy in open-plan workplaces. Our LinkedIn launch marks an exciting milestone for the AcoustiScreen range, with behind-the-scenes insights, product videos, and customer applications…
Sound echoes around in my large open space. What do I do?
If sound is bouncing around your large open space and making it difficult to hear clearly, you’re not alone. Echo and reverberation are common issues in areas with high ceilings, hard surfaces, and minimal soft furnishings — such as showrooms, warehouses, gymnasiums, indoor sports centres, and converted industrial buildings. These spaces can become virtual echo chambers where noise lingers and speech clarity suffers. This echo…
Acoustic Art Panels in Boardroom
In today’s meeting rooms or boardrooms reflected sound and background noise are two important aspects that need to be considered. This has come about because of the increasing use of these rooms for teleconferencing. Hard surfaces such as glass, stone or tiles reflect sound waves that may cause ‘echo’ or distort speech when using teleconferencing. An effective solution is to install Acoustic Wall Panels, such as…
Reverberation Problems? Think Outside The Square!
Solve Reverberation Problems with Acoustic Clouds & Baffles Unwanted reverberation and background noise can make even the most beautiful interiors uncomfortable. A common solution is to install wall or ceiling acoustic panels. But acoustic solutions don’t always need to be square or rectangular. At Sontext, we offer innovative options such as Acoustic Clouds and Acoustic Baffles — stylish alternatives that add design flair while delivering…
Video Conferencing Rooms Acoustic Treatment
Acoustic Solutions for Video Conferencing Rooms Improving Video Call Sound with Acoustic Panels Video conferencing is now standard in many workplaces, schools, and even at home. But if the room hasn’t been set up with good acoustics in mind, it can be hard for people to hear clearly. This is especially true in rooms with hard surfaces like glass, concrete, or tile, which bounce sound…