Why Some Students Can’t Focus in a “Normal” Classroom — and It’s Not a Behaviour Problem Some classrooms sound “normal” to adults, but for many students the background noise is constant and hard to ignore. When sound bounces around a room, students have to work harder just to listen. That extra effort can show up as poor concentration, missed instructions, and fatigue — even when…
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Classroom Noise Overwhelming Teachers? Practical Fixes
Why Classroom Noise Is Overwhelming Teachers — and What Schools Can Do About It Many teachers will tell you the hardest part of the day isn’t the lesson plan — it’s the noise. Not just the volume, but the constant, unpredictable mix of voices, chair scrapes, movement, and classroom activity that builds up across the day. When sound keeps bouncing off hard surfaces, it becomes…
Do fabric acoustic panels reduce echo?
Go Green – Sustainable Acoustic Design by Sontext
How Timber and Fabric Acoustic Panels Support Sustainable Interior Design Sontext is committed to creating acoustic products that perform acoustically while respecting the environment. Both Serenity Fabric Panels and Murano Timber Panels are designed with sustainability in mind — combining long service life, low-VOC materials, and recyclable components that meet modern environmental standards. The Growing Focus on Sustainable Acoustics Architects and designers are increasingly seeking…
Acoustic Design in Education | Serenity Fabric Panels
Acoustic Design in Education: How Serenity Fabric Panels Improve Learning SpacesSerenity Fabric Acoustic Panels by Sontext are a proven way to improve sound clarity and comfort in classrooms, libraries, and lecture theatres. With effective sound absorption, these panels create spaces where teachers can be heard clearly and students can focus without distraction.Why Classroom Acoustics MatterGood acoustics are essential in education. When sound reflects off hard…
Why Architects Choose Sontext for Custom Acoustic Panels | Sontext
Trusted by Architects: Custom Acoustic Panels for Inspired Design Why Architects Choose Sontext for Custom Acoustic Panels Balancing aesthetics, compliance, and performance is the daily work of an architect. Acoustic control is often the missing piece—until it is not. Sontext partners with architects to deliver custom acoustic panels that meet the brief, respect the design intent, and perform reliably across offices, education, hospitality, worship spaces,…
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Victorian Government Exporter Story Proudly featured by the Victorian Government’s Global Victoria. Sontext: A Victorian Success Story in Global Acoustics Sontext is a Melbourne-based manufacturer of acoustic and noise-control solutions for commercial interiors. We design products that help control reverberation while meeting the visual brief of architects and designers. Our work has carried Victorian expertise into projects across the Middle East and other regions, with…
Improve the sound in your Home Cinema
Creating a great home cinema setup involves more than just a large screen and premium speakers. How sound behaves inside the room is as important as the tech itself. Echo, muffled dialogue, or overpowering sound effects can detract from the viewing experience. That’s where acoustic panels come in.Sontext panels help you get the most out of your home theatre by managing sound reflections and improving…
Sound Absorption Acoustic Panels in Australia
Controlling sound inside a room isn’t just a technical detail — it directly affects how people feel, concentrate, and communicate. Excessive noise and echo can become a real distraction, whether you’re fitting out a workspace, lecture hall, or public venue. Serenity Fabric Acoustic Panels from Sontext are a reliable way to reduce noise levels while offering a clean, tailored finish that works in a wide…
Sound Absorption vs. Soundproofing: Choosing the Right Acoustic Panels for Your Needs
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…
A Sound Solution: Using Fabric Acoustic Panels to make Classrooms Quiet
Remove noise in classrooms is very important in today’s education system. Designing the perfect classroom is essential for creating the ideal learning environment, and one often underestimated factor is noise. Excessive classroom noise can disrupt concentration, hinder communication, and impede effective teaching and learning. Thankfully, there’s a versatile and practical solution at hand: fabric acoustic panels. In this blog post, we will explain how fabric…
Noisy Offices and Meeting Rooms – solved by Sontext
Noisy Offices Create Stress and Reduce Productivity Open-plan offices are popular for collaboration but often come with a hidden cost—noise. From constant phone calls and keyboard tapping to conversations across desks, uncontrolled sound can lead to stress, distraction, and decreased productivity. The solution? Acoustic treatments that make workplaces quieter and more functional. How Office Noise Affects Work Excessive noise in the workplace makes concentrating difficult,…
Sontext on Facebook – Polyester Acoustic Panels
Polyester Acoustic Panels – A Popular Choice Across Social Platforms Sontext’s polyester acoustic panels continue to draw attention online for their versatility, performance, and design appeal. Whether you’re fitting out an open-plan office, classroom, or public building, these panels deliver reliable sound absorption without compromising aesthetics. Manufactured from high-density PET fibre, they are available in a wide selection of colours and can be wall-mounted, ceiling-suspended,…
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…
Noise and the meeting room
Noise and the meeting room Why is noise now a problem? Now that many people are returning to the office, even if only for a few days a week, we are hearing of many people finding office and factory workplaces noisy and annoying. Working from home has meant a quieter, more comfortable environment, with a lot less distractions – even for those with children. Now…
No wall space to place acoustic panels in music practice rooms.
Acoustic Door Panels for Music Practice Rooms When wall space is limited in music rooms, finding an effective acoustic treatment can be challenging. At a Melbourne music school, Sontext worked with Jacaranda Industries and the project architect to create a practical solution — using Serenity™ Fabric Acoustic Panels as custom-built acoustic door panels. Serenity Acoustic Panels Installed as Doors The panels were fitted to steel-framed…
Improve Sound Quality of Your Office by Installing Suitable Acoustic Panels
Be it a boardroom of a company, a meeting room or an open plan office, a room with good sound quality or acoustics is the most preferred choice. Rooms with lots of noise can create poor sound quality. This will create many problems that will lead to difficulty in communication and speech delivery. The noise or bad sound quality results from sound reverberation due to…
Sontext: Committed to Provide You Customised Acoustic Solution
Customised Acoustic Solutions for Boardrooms Boardrooms are designed for clarity, communication, and decision-making — but their acoustics often tell a different story. Hard surfaces like glass, timber floors, ceiling panels, and tech equipment can cause echo and reverberation, making speech unclear and meetings less productive. Poor acoustics can also interfere with AV systems and frustrate attendees. Installing high-quality acoustic panels is a practical and effective…
Make Your Home or Office Interiors More Stylish and Comfortable With Premium Quality Acoustic Panels
Improve Sound and Style with Quality Acoustic Panels Uncontrolled echo, reverberation, or poor room acoustics can make even the most beautiful space unpleasant to use. Whether it’s a classroom, gym, church, or home office, bad sound quality causes stress, reduces clarity, and makes communication difficult. Installing the right acoustic panels is an effective and affordable solution. Sontext provides a complete range of acoustic panels designed…
Reduce Noise with Acoustic Panels
Reduce Noise with Serenity Acoustic Ceiling Panels Unwanted noise can make indoor spaces difficult to use effectively. High background sound levels and excessive reverberation often lead to poor speech clarity and listener fatigue—whether it’s in a classroom, auditorium, or open-plan commercial space. Serenity Acoustic Ceiling Panels by Sontext are purpose-designed to address these issues, helping to create quieter, more comfortable environments. How Serenity Acoustic Panels…
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…
Improve Sound in Multi-Purpose Venue – Serenity Acoustic Panels
Serenity Acoustic Panels Improve Sound for Concerts Hisense Arena (now Kia Arena) in Melbourne is a major multipurpose venue with a retractable roof, used for sports, concerts, and large-scale events. While ideal for sporting crowds, the space struggled with reverberation and sound clarity during concerts. Reflected sound created echo and muddiness, especially near the front of the corporate boxes. To address this, Melbourne & Olympic…
Panels – Do I Need them in a Sound Studio?
Sound Studio Acoustics – Acoustic Panels for Superior Recording Quality Designing a sound studio involves more than just good equipment — the acoustic treatment of the space is essential. At Sontext, we provide tailored sound studio acoustics solutions to improve audio quality by reducing echo and managing sound reflections. Whether you’re building a professional recording studio or a home production space, our acoustic panels are…
Acoustic Fabric : Does it Work?
Is Fabric Acoustic? What You Need to KnowAt Sontext, we’re often asked, “Is this fabric suitable for an acoustic panel?” It’s a great question, and one that highlights the confusion surrounding so-called “acoustic fabrics.” While many textiles are marketed as acoustic, not all are designed to work effectively with sound-absorbing panels.Just because a fabric is called “acoustic” doesn’t mean it improves sound absorption. In fact,…
ART Panels – Where Art and Acoustics meet.
Serenity ARTPANELS for Creative Acoustic Solutions Serenity ARTPANELS by Sontext are the ideal solution for spaces that need both effective sound absorption and design flexibility. Built on the proven performance of Serenity Acoustic Panels, ARTPANELS include the option for digitally printed artwork—so you can add personality and purpose to your interior while reducing noise and controlling reverberation. Suitable for boardrooms, offices, reception areas, studios, or…
Panels – Walls and Ceilings Doha
Precision Acoustic Panel Installation in Doha Fabric-covered acoustic wall and ceiling panels installed at the World Trade Centre Doha using the Fabritrak system. Acoustic Panels for Walls and Ceilings – Doha Project At the iconic World Trade Centre in Doha, Sontext partnered with Fabritrak System Inc. to deliver custom acoustic wall and ceiling solutions. This project was completed in collaboration with ARABTEC and our…
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…
Noise in Conference Rooms
Improve Office Acoustics with Serenity Acoustic Wall Panels Managing background noise is a significant challenge in modern office environments, especially when clear communication is essential. Meeting rooms, boardrooms, and open-plan spaces often suffer from unwanted sound reflection due to hard surfaces like glass, concrete, or unbacked carpet tiles. One effective solution is installing acoustic wall and ceiling panels. Serenity Acoustic Wall Panels from Sontext are…
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…
Church Acoustics, Diffusion and Absorption
Solving Acoustic Challenges in Churches: A Tailored Approach Acoustics in church auditoriums can be tricky. The sound needs to be just right, whether it’s amplified music, clear speech, or stage presentations like choirs. Older churches, such as the grand cathedrals of Europe, didn’t focus on absorption. Instead, they relied on reflection and diffusion to create sound effects. While this worked for the architecture and audio…
Serenity Panels in Kuwait School
Serenity Acoustic Panels at Sada Hearing Rehabilitation Centre, Kuwait Creating a calm and acoustically treated environment is crucial in healthcare settings, particularly in facilities specialising in hearing rehabilitation. At the Sada Hearing Rehabilitation Centre in Kuwait, Serenity Acoustic Wall Panels were installed to reduce corridor noise and improve overall comfort for patients and staff. The Fit-out Division of ANCC Kuwait led this installation in collaboration…
Panels in an Auditorium
Improving Auditorium Acoustics with Serenity Panels at Suzanne Cory High School Acoustic Panels in an Auditorium Auditoriums are designed to host performances, presentations, and large gatherings — but their size and materials often create problematic echo and reverberation. That was the challenge facing Suzanne Cory High School in Werribee, Victoria. Working with Brand Architects and builder Watpac Australia, Sontext supplied Serenity Acoustic Panels to deliver…
Sontext Now in Kuwait
Sontext Expands Presence in Kuwait with New Distributor and Acoustic SolutionsSontext, a leading provider of innovative acoustic solutions, has recently achieved notable milestones in the Kuwaiti market. Here’s an overview of their exciting developments:New Partnership with Sadeer ContractingSontext has partnered with Sadeer Contracting as their official distributor in Kuwait. This collaboration allows Sontext to deliver its premium acoustic solutions more effectively to regional clients, enhancing…