What Acoustic Panels are best for me?

Acoustic Panels Comparative / Panels Quantity Calculator / Frequently Asked Questions

Acoustic panels are specially designed wall or ceiling-mounted panels used for room acoustic treatment, to correct indoor sound issues such as reverberation time, sound reflections, room modes and echo inside a space.

Available in various shapes, sizes, colors, and designs to match different decor styles, depending on the specific needs of the space, acoustic panels can be placed on walls and ceilings, or even free-standing in a room. They are easily installed using adhesive, screws, or specially designed-fixation solutions and their positioning can affect their effectiveness.

We've prepared a comparative table with a selection of our acoustic solutions, to help you choose according to what's more important for you, and a Calculator Tool to guide you in your project.

Product Price/m2
(avg., ex. VAT) 		Acoustic Perfomance
(NRC )		 m2/box Installation
Cinema VMT line 430-570€ 0.95 0.70 Screws
Flat Panel VMT 110-130€ 0.55 1.42/2.83 Flexi Glue Ultra
Flat Panel VMT + VicSpacer 330-350€ 0.85 1.42/2.83 Screws
Flat Panel VMT + VicSpacer Plus 360-390€ 0.95 1.42/2.83 Screws
GEN_VMT Cloud 310€ 0.77 Mechanical and Magnetic Suspended Fixation (included)
GEN_VMT Panels and Tiles 100-160€ 0.30 1.20–1.86 Flexi Glue Ultra
Suspended Baffle VMT 3D 150€ 5.66 Wire Rope (steel cable with a hook) Fixation System (included)
ViCloud 120-190€ 5.40/4.24 Mechanical and Magnetic Suspended Fixation (included)
VicShape 3D 420–430€ 0.65 0.69–1.38 Hanging support bracket (included)
VicStrip 100-120€ 0.45 2.86–6.43 Flexi Glue Ultra;
Screws (included)
VicStrip Square 100-120€ 0.45 2.83 Flexi Glue Ultra;
Screws (included)
VicWallpaper VMT 60-100€ 0.20 2.83/5.66 Flexi Glue Ultra
Vixagon VMT 130-150€ 0.55 3.82 Flexi Glue Ultra
Vixagon VMT Collections 130€ 0.55 1.27 Flexi Glue Ultra

How many acoustic panels do I need?

Our Calculation Tool will give you an approximate idea of the quantity of acoustic elements you need to treat office spaces, conference rooms, lecture halls, school cafeterias, places of worship, restaurants, cafes, and any environment where speech intelligibility is important.

For other spaces or projects that require a more precise result we recommend to use our acoustic consultancy services.

Acoustic Panels Calculator

About this Calculator

  • Take into account the room layout and space constraints, in order to guarantee that the suggested amount of panels can be included in your room.
  • For the calculation, we are considering a lightly furnished room, with wooden floor and plasterboard on the walls and ceiling. Rooms with other finishes may require different quantities of panels.
  • The calculation model used in this Tool considers the acoustic treatment to be evenly distributed by all surfaces.
  • Install the panels evenly across the walls and/or ceiling, using Flexi Glue Ultra (1 tube per box of Flat Panel VMT 59.5 x 59.5 x 2 cm).

Light or Standard Acoustic Treatment?

Managing reflections, absorption of sound waves in a room differs according to the amount of acoustic solutions used. We reached a compromise over the number of acoustic panels required for two levels of acoustic treatment:

Light Acoustic Treatment is primarily used to control minor acoustic issues and enhance the overall sound quality in a space without significantly altering its aesthetics. A small amount of acoustic panels are suggested to discreetly blend with the room's decor.

Standard Acoustic Treatment is employed to address moderate acoustic problems and achieve a balanced sound environment in a room. With an effective amount of acoustic panels, you will be able to control echoes and reduce reverberation.

Aside from the goals of the space, the budget, and the aesthetics, the choice of acoustic treatment also depends on the room features, including materials used on walls, ceiling, and floor. For a more accurate calculation it is recommended an acoustic consultancy project.

What does the NRC rating of acoustic panels mean?

The noise reduction coefficient (NRC) represents how much sound is absorbed by an object, such as an acoustic panel. NRC is the average of the absorption coefficient of a material in the standard frequencies that range from 250 to 2,000 Hz. The material’s absorption is given a single-number rating which ranges from 0 (no absorption) to 1.0 (total absorption).

Why is the acoustic performance for suspended elements not presented?

Suspended acoustic elements such as clouds and baffles (ViCloud VMT, GEN_VMT Cloud and Suspended Baffle 3D) have twice the area of absorbing material exposed to sound waves when compared to common acoustic panels. Depending on the air gap between the element and the structural ceiling, or between elements, the absorbing performance in the medium/low frequencies will vary. For suspended elements the Noise Reduction Coefficient is not presented since these elements’ absorbing performance is quantified by their Equivalent Absorbing Area (in m2) and not by the Sound Absorption Coefficient (which is used to obtain the NRC value).

Are acoustic panels a good solution for reducing external noises?

No, acoustic panels are designed to correct indoor sound issues, control reverberation time, minimize sound reflections, help to deal with room modes produced by sound waves inside a room. Other solutions like sound insulation or soundproofing materials mainly used in construction are recommended to reduce noises originated out of a room or space, or avoid internal noises produced inside the room to affect external spaces.

If you require a sound insulation project, we recommend you contact a construction specialist.

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