Swimming Pool Acoustics
Enhancing safety
and comfort
Why are Swimming Pool Acoustics important?
Swimming pool acoustics significantly reduces reverberation times and minimises echo, improving communication, visitor experience and swimmer safety.
Pools are one of the most acoustically challenging environments. The reflective nature of water and hard surfaces used in pool construction, such as tiles, concrete, and glass, amplifies sound and creates excessive echo.
Resonics designs and installs discreet, moisture-resistant acoustic solutions that enhance clarity, comfort, and safety in any pool environment.
FREE acoustic services
Our acoustic surveys provide precise analysis of any space — from small meeting rooms to large open-plan environments. Using advanced measurement techniques, our team assesses your acoustic needs and delivers tailored recommendations. Most surveys are completed within 30 minutes to a full day, depending on scale.
Our acoustic design service includes detailed CAD drawings with wall elevation renderings, precise product placements, specifications, and verified performance ratings — all provided with every quotation.
We provide remote acoustic proposals using client drawings and photographs. Each proposal includes accurate product recommendations and detailed quotations for supply and installation, saving time without compromising precision.
We provide complimentary NTI RT60 testing to measure reverberation times and assess acoustic performance before and after treatment. This service ensures precise product specification and demonstrates measurable improvements in clarity and comfort.
We offer complimentary sound masking demonstrations for commercial clients, allowing you to experience the benefits firsthand. Sound masking improves speech privacy, reduces distractions, and enhances workplace productivity.
For projects with complex acoustic requirements, we provide a comprehensive audit package that includes detailed site testing and analysis. This chargeable service is fully credited if Resonics is contracted to deliver the acoustic treatments.
Treating Swimming Pools
Only a handful of acoustic treatments can withstand long-term exposure to high humidity and moisture. Our tailored solutions are designed to withstand these conditions while delivering optimal acoustic performance.
- Moisture-Resistant Material: We use non-hygroscopic core materials that prevent water absorption and the buildup of mould.
- Durability and Structural Integrity: Acoustic surfaces in high-moisture environments are prone to sagging over time. Our solutions incorporate reinforced membranes to maintain structural integrity even under prolonged exposure to harsh conditions.
- Peace of Mind: our acoustic products come with a 10-year warranty, ensuring reliable performance and durability over time.
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From start to finish we handle everything
Consultation
Our acoustic consultants assess your space on-site (or remotely) and provide a detailed proposal. Every consultation includes acoustic design recommendations, product specifications, and reverberation analysis to ensure measurable improvements.
Assessment
We don’t just identify noise issues — we provide solutions that are cost-effective, design-conscious, and performance-led. Whether reducing echo, improving clarity, or addressing speech privacy, our expert guidance ensures the right acoustic fit for your space.
Design & Planning
Every project includes a tailored acoustic design with a free CAD proposal, showing product placement, specifications, and performance ratings. Our designs can blend seamlessly into interiors or become bold architectural features — always balancing form with function.
Supply & Installation
With over 5,000 projects completed nationwide, our in-house installation teams handle even the most complex acoustic projects. We work to strict health and safety standards, with IPAF-certified specialists, SSSTS/SMSTS-trained supervisors, and all installers CSCS accredited.
FAQs & tips for selecting the right Swimming Pool Acoustics
- Choose moisture-resistant panels: Avoid products that absorb water or retain moisture.
- Skip fabric-wrapped options: Upholstered panels can de-laminate and are prone to mould in humid environments.
- Use specialist fixings: Swimming pools require specialist installations as all metal fixings must meet strict standards or they will corrode in chlorinated areas.
Swimming pools are made of hard, reflective surfaces like tiles, glass, and concrete. These materials cause sound to bounce around, creating excessive echo and reverberation..
Clear communication is essential for safety and enjoyment. Good acoustics ensure lifeguards, instructors, and swimmers can hear instructions clearly — reducing risk and improving the overall experience.
Resonics install moisture-resistant acoustic panels, ceiling baffles, and wall absorbers that reduce echo and noise build-up. Our solutions are designed for wet, humid environments and are both effective and long-lasting.
Costs depend on the size of the pool and level of treatment required. Resonics offers free acoustic surveys and tailored proposals to meet both performance goals and budgets.
Most swimming pool acoustic projects can be completed within a few days. Resonics plans work around opening hours to minimise disruption.
No — all panels are designed to resist moisture, mould, and corrosion. They can be easily wiped clean and maintained as part of standard pool upkeep.
Yes — most projects are retrofitted into existing facilities with minimal disruption. We work around operational hours to keep the pool open during installation.
Not at all. Panels and baffles can be colour-matched to the pool’s design, blending seamlessly with modern or traditional architecture. The result is a cleaner, calmer sound without changing the visual appeal.
Yes — Resonics uses water-resistant, corrosion-proof materials that are fire-rated, hygienic, and designed specifically for swimming pool environments
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Excessive echo and reverberation
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Difficulty hearing safety announcements or instructions
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High overall noise levels from splashing, shouting, and machinery
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Fatigue and stress from continuous background noise.
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