Collection: Wall Panels

Wall Panels: What to Know

Wall panels control reflections, absorb mid and high frequencies, and reduce flutter echo in studios, control rooms, and home setups. They're made from rigid fiberglass or foam, wrapped in fabric, and mounted directly to walls or suspended from ceilings. Producers use them to tighten stereo imaging. Mixing engineers use them to stop early reflections from clouding their monitors. Podcasters use them to kill room reverb. If your space sounds boxy or you hear slap-back when you clap, you need absorption on your walls.

What to Look For

Thickness matters. 2-inch panels absorb down to around 500 Hz. 3-inch panels reach lower, closer to 250 Hz. Thinner panels only treat highs. Density affects absorption coefficients: denser fiberglass performs better than cheap foam. NRC ratings tell you how much sound a panel absorbs across frequencies; aim for 0.8 or higher. Mounting method changes performance. Panels mounted flat against a wall work differently than panels spaced an inch or two off the wall, which extends low-frequency absorption. Fabric wrap should be acoustically transparent. Beveled edges reduce diffraction. For first reflection points, you need flat broadband absorbers. For corners, you need bass traps with deeper profiles. Match panel type to the problem you're solving.

Top Brands

Primacoustic builds studio-grade fiberglass panels in multiple thicknesses and sizes, from Broadway broadband absorbers to London corner traps. Gator offers portable foam solutions and modular treatment kits for mobile setups.

Shop Wall Panels at Blackout Audio

Acoustic treatment makes more difference than any single piece of gear in your signal chain. You can't mix accurately in an untreated room. Start with first reflection points on your side walls, then address your front wall behind your monitors. Add corner bass traps if low end is building up. Free shipping on orders over $199 across Canada. Browse the full range online and contact our team with questions about panel placement or room-specific treatment plans.