Retail Acoustic Panel Solutions
Retail environments can be visually stunning but acoustically challenging. Hard surfaces, high ceilings, and open-plan designs can create echoes and background noise that affect the shopping experience. Sontext acoustic panels are designed to improve comfort, reduce noise, and help your retail space sound as good as it looks.
From fashion boutiques to showrooms and large department stores, our panels can be custom-made to suit your branding, interior style, and acoustic requirements. Whether you’re dealing with reverberation, customer conversation noise, or showroom audio spillover — we have solutions to help.
Why Sound Matters in Retail
Sound influences how long people stay in a space and how comfortable they feel. Excess noise can cause customer fatigue, reduce staff focus, and lead to a less enjoyable experience. With effective acoustic treatment, you can create a more welcoming and focused environment that supports your brand and sales goals.
Recommended Products for Retail
- Serenity Panels: Fabric-wrapped acoustic panels that blend into any interior
- Sonofonic Panels: Lightweight polyester panels ideal for walls or ceilings
- Printed Panels: Acoustic art featuring your own branding or product imagery
Custom Design, Seamless Integration
All Sontext panels can be customised in size, shape, and finish. Printed panels can feature brand graphics, product images, or lifestyle visuals, while fabric options allow for subtle texture and colour matching. Installation is quick and can be done without disrupting trading hours.
Project Examples
We’ve provided acoustic solutions for a wide range of retail spaces, including shopping centres, retail tenancies, showrooms, and luxury boutiques. Whether it’s for a nationwide chain or a high-end fitout, we work closely with designers and builders to deliver on both performance and aesthetics.
Typical Product Specifications
| Product Type | Core Material | Surface Finish | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serenity Panel | Fibre board with acoustic insulation | Fabric-wrapped (custom colour) | Walls or ceilings in retail stores |
| Sonofonic Panel | Polyester (PET) | Plain or printed surface | Wall panels or suspended ceiling baffles |
| Printed Panel | Custom core (Serenity or Sonofonic) | High-resolution printed fabric | Feature panels and promotional displays |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can acoustic panels be customised to fit our brand?
Yes, we offer full customisation including colour, size, and printed graphics to match your store design.
2. Will panels affect lighting or product displays?
No, panels are designed to complement your layout and can be installed out of customer sightlines or above eye level.
3. Are Sontext panels safe for public use?
Yes. All products meet fire safety standards and are suitable for use in commercial environments.
4. Can panels be changed seasonally?
Printed fabric covers can be updated periodically to suit seasonal promotions or branding changes.
5. How long does installation take?
Most retail fitouts can be completed quickly. We’ll work with you to minimise disruption to trading hours.
Talk to Us About Your Retail Fitout
If you’re designing or refurbishing a retail space, let’s discuss how Sontext acoustic panels can improve your customer experience and elevate your store acoustics.
Retail Acoustics Solutions
Large, open retail environments such as food courts and shopping centres are especially prone to acoustic issues. The combination of hard surfaces — like polished tiles, glass, and masonry — along with constant foot traffic and conversation, creates a setting where sound reflections build up quickly. Without treatment, this can lead to excessive background noise and poor speech clarity, making it difficult for customers to relax or engage.
Reducing Noise In Retail
In many large commercial spaces — such as shopping centres, airports, and food courts — a suspended ceiling may not be part of the design. This removes the option of traditional acoustic ceiling tiles. In these cases, suspended acoustic baffles offer an ideal alternative for controlling noise while working around exposed structures and services.
The image shown features Sontext Sonobaffles installed at Melbourne Airport, Terminal 3. These baffles not only absorb sound effectively but also help conceal ceiling-mounted services like air conditioning ducts and pipework, contributing to a cleaner, more refined visual finish.
Solution to Reduce Noise In Retail
Sonobaffles
Sonofonic Baffles – A Smart Choice for Large Retail Spaces
Sonofonic Baffles are a highly effective solution for larger-format retail stores, such as supermarkets, hardware outlets, and other “big box” environments. Unlike standard ceiling tiles, Sonobaffles are suspended vertically, allowing both sides of the panel to absorb sound. This design offers significantly greater acoustic coverage compared to traditional flat-mounted panels.
Where ceiling height allows, Sonobaffles provide excellent performance in controlling reverberation and background noise, while also maintaining access to overhead services and preserving the open-plan look often desired in modern retail architecture.
Murano Acoustic Panels
Murano Timber Panels – Durable and Decorative Acoustic Solutions
Murano Acoustic Wood Panels are an ideal choice for retail interiors where both aesthetics and durability are essential. Featuring a perforated timber face and acoustic insulation backing, these panels help manage reverberation while providing a clean, architectural finish.
Murano panels are particularly well suited to high-traffic areas such as entryways, feature walls, corridors, and customer service zones. Their robust timber construction offers high impact resistance, while the perforated design ensures effective mid-frequency sound absorption.
Results Of Soundproofing Retail
Let’s Improve the Sound in Your Retail Space
Controlling noise in busy retail environments can be challenging — but the right acoustic treatment makes all the difference. Sontext offers a range of customisable panels tailored for shops, showrooms, and large-format outlets.
Our team can assist with selecting the right panel types, sizes, shapes, finishes, and acoustic ratings to suit your space and design goals. Whether you're designing a new store or upgrading an existing fitout, we’re here to help.
Sontext Sonofonic Acoustic Baffles
