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Poor acoustics cost businesses more than they realise — in lost concentration, failed calls, strained conversations, and spaces people simply don’t want to spend time in.
The good news: acoustic problems are almost always fixable. The first step is understanding how bad your reverberation time actually is — and whether it meets the guideline for your type of space.
Reverberation time (RT60) is the standard measure of how echoey a space is. Use our free room acoustics calculator below to check your room against Resonics’ recommended guidelines for your space type — it takes under a minute.
If your result shows a problem, our specialists can help. Resonics has completed over 5,000 acoustic projects across the UK — from offices and schools to restaurants and village halls.
The Benefits of Better Acoustics
When sound comes from multiple directions without a clear source, it disrupts focus. Acoustic panels absorb excess noise, preventing distractions and enhancing concentration.
Environments with poor acoustics make it difficult to talk and understand speech. When excess noise is absorbed, it improves clarity and understanding, making conversations more efficient and engaging.
When noise levels are managed, it creates a space that is comfortable to work, talk or relax. Auditory comfort can make a space feel cozy and can improve overall wellbeing and reduce stress.
It’s no surprise that excessive noise has a negative impact on productivity. A comfortable acoustic environment can significantly increase employee motivation, morale and output.
Good acoustics ensure confidential conversations remain private by minimising the amount of sound leakage to surrounding areas.
AV/VC equipment is extremely sensitive to noise. Quality acoustic treatments reduce echo and bounce-back, ensuring clear communication, critical for video conferencing and presentations.
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#1
The number one complaint in offices is excess noise.
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70%
Of employees say they’d be more productive in a quieter workspace.
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50%
Increase in mistakes when performing complex tasks in a noisy environment.
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70%
Of the consonants spoken by teachers go unheard by students.
Top three causes of poor room acoustics
Lots of hard surfaces
Bare floors, walls and hard surfaces like concrete and glass reflect sound. Without absorption, sound bounces off these surfaces, creating echo and noise.
Multiple noise sources
Talking, movement, phones, traffic, machinery, air conditioning and music all add to noise problems. This can make it difficult to understand speech, focus or enjoy a space comfortably.
High ceilings
High ceilings create ‘dead space’ where sound waves travel further before bouncing back. This leads to poor acoustics and excessive echo.
Understanding Acoustic Terms
Sound Absorption Classes Explained
To make comparison easier, acoustic panels are given an absorption class. This lets you know how effective a material is at absorbing sound.
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