Need an entry level fabric wrapped acoustic panel, but not sure how to quickly compare acoustic panels and comparable items? A quick comparison between 2X2 Auralex Sonolite fabric wrapped panels, 2x2 Audimute Wall and Ceiling Baffles, 4x4 Audimute Deluxe Wall Coverings, and 2X2 Audimute Acoustic panels follows.
Knowing what you need in an acoustic absorption panel is no easy task, because every room and every application is different. Construction materials, room design, and structural elements will vary, as will the acoustic experience and expectations of different people using the exact same space. So how do you choose the right acoustic panel solution? Identify your main requirements and find the best value product that meets your needs. Don't forget to include important value-added features when you make your needs assessment: How quickly will your product be delivered? Is it made in the USA? Can you reach the company by phone when you have questions? What's the cost of shipping?
Let's quickly compare the basic features of Auralex Sonolite fabric wrapped panels with Audimute's absorption products:
Wall & Ceiling Baffles,
Deluxe Wall Coverings, and
Acoustic Panels.
2' x 2' (1" thick)
| 4' x 4' (1" thick)
| 2' x 2' (1" thick) | 2' x 2' (2" thick) |
Fabric covered
| Fabric Covered
| Class-A Fire Rated Fabrics (from Guilford of Maine)
| Class-A Fire Rated Fabrics (from Guilford of Maine)
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Class B Fire Rated StudiofoamPro Foam
| eco-C-tex | Class-A Fire Rated eco-C-tex | Class-A Fire Rated eco-C-tex
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Available in 2 colors Gray or Beige
| Available in 2 colors Graphite (gray) or Sand (beige)
| Available in 3 colors Birch (beige), Asteroid (gray), Onyx (black) and hundreds of custom colors, plus custom image/logo options
| Available in 11 standard colors and hundreds of custom colors, plus custom image/logo options
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NRC 0.75
| NRC 0.75
| NRC 0.85 | NRC 1.0
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$6.25/sq. ft. (single thickness absorption material)
| $3.75/sq. ft. (single thickness absorption material)
| $8.50/sq. ft. (single thickness absorption material)
| from $10/sq. ft (double thickness absorption material)
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acoustical foam
| eco-C-tex made from recycled cotton and cellulose
| eco-C-tex made from recycled cotton and cellulose | eco-C-tex made from recycled cotton and cellulose |
In the final analysis, your decision needs to incorporate not just the price of the item, but the value offered in the context of your needs.