Acoustic Panels Manufacturer in India | Wall & Ceiling Panels
By Packsound | Ecotone Acoustic Limited
India’s Leading Acoustic Panel Manufacturer | 150+ Projects Delivered Across India
Metal Ceiling Tile
- High-Performance Acoustics – Micro- or macro-perforated metal with acoustic backing delivers NRC 0.70–0.85, reducing echo in large spaces.
- Customisable & Eco-Friendly – Multiple sizes, finishes, and perforation patterns, fully recyclable with low-VOC coatings, compatible with T-grid systems.
- Durable & Safe – Made from galvanised steel or aluminum, with Class A fire resistance, humidity tolerance, and long-lasting performance.
Acoustic Baffles
- Effective Sound Control – Ceiling-suspended baffles with NRC 0.70–0.95 reduce reverberation and enhance speech clarity in open spaces.
- Customizable Design – Available in curved shapes, branding prints, lighting integration, and finishes like powder coat, fabric, PET textures, and woodgrain.
- Flexible Installation – Mounted using wire hangers, adjustable cables, or T-rails, ideal for offices, auditoriums, and large-volume commercial interiors.
Acoustic Clouds
- Superior Sound Absorption – Horizontally suspended clouds with NRC 0.70–0.95 reduce reverberation while maintaining open, airy spaces.
- Customizable Design – Available in various shapes, sizes, and finishes (powder coat, fabric, PET textures, woodgrain) with options for curved forms, branding, and integrated lighting.
- Flexible Installation – Ceiling-suspended using wire hangers, adjustable cables, or T-rails, perfect for offices, commercial interiors, and large open spaces.
Soft Fiber Ceiling Tile
- Premium Acoustic Performance – Micro-perforated MDF/HDHMR with acoustic fleece backing delivers NRC 0.9, reducing echo and reverberation.
- Seamless & Customisable Design – Multiple tile sizes, thicknesses, edge profiles, and perforation patterns, with laminate or digital printed finishes.
- Safe & Eco-Friendly – Made from formaldehyde-free, low-VOC materials, with Class-1 fire resistance.
FeatherLite Ceiling Tile
- Effective Sound Absorption – Micro-perforated UHAVC core with NRC 0.85, reducing echo without extra backing.
- Seamless & Customisable Design – Multiple tile sizes, thicknesses, edge profiles, and perforation patterns, with laminate or digital printed finishes.
- Safe & Eco-Friendly – Made from formaldehyde-free, low-VOC materials, with Class-1 fire resistance.
AirLite Ceiling Tile
- Efficient Acoustic Absorption – UHAVC core with NRC 0.85, reducing echo and improving sound clarity.
- Lightweight & Durable – Only 2.74 kg/m² with moisture resistance up to 95% RH and thermal conductivity ≤0.040 W/m·K.
- Safe & Versatile – Low-VOC, formaldehyde-free materials with Class A fire resistance and T-grid installation compatibility.
If you are searching for the best acoustic panels for soundproofing in India, the right panel depends on three factors most buyers overlook: the target reverberation time (RT60) for your specific room type, the dominant frequency range causing problems in your space, and the material compatibility with your interior’s fire safety classification. Getting any one of these wrong produces a system that looks correct but underperforms.
PackSound, manufactured by Ecotone Acoustic Limited, has designed and installed acoustic treatment across 150+ commercial, institutional, and industrial projects in India including corporate offices, broadcast studios, university auditoriums, healthcare facilities, and hospitality interiors. Every project begins with a site acoustic assessment, not a product catalogue. The result is a solution tailored to your room’s actual acoustic behaviour, not a generic panel count.
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Acoustic panels are sound-absorbing wall or ceiling-mounted panels designed to reduce echo, reverberation, and ambient noise within a room. They work by converting sound wave energy into trace heat as sound passes through a porous or fibrous core material such as glass wool, polyester fibre, wood fibre, or PET foam. The result is a dramatic reduction in reflected sound, which is the root cause of muddy audio in studios, poor speech intelligibility in offices, and listener fatigue in classrooms.
Acoustic panels do not block sound from travelling between rooms. That function requires soundproofing construction such as mass-loaded walls, decoupled floors, or sealed partitions. Acoustic panels improve the quality of sound within a space. When someone asks whether acoustic panels work for soundproofing, the accurate answer is: acoustic panels treat the acoustics of a room; soundproofing panels prevent sound transmission between rooms. Both serve critical functions, and in most professional projects, both are specified together.
See Packsound’s full baffle range at packsound.in/acoustic-ceiling-panels/acoustic-baffles.
The performance of an acoustic panel is measured using the Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC), tested to ASTM E1050 or ISO 354. An NRC of 0.90 means the panel absorbs 90% of sound energy striking its surface. PackSound manufactures acoustic panels with NRC values ranging from 0.70 to 0.95 depending on material, thickness, and mounting configuration.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| NRC Range | 0.70 to 0.95 (tested to ASTM E1050 / ISO 354) |
| Panel Thickness | 12mm to 100mm depending on type |
| Core Materials | Glass wool, wood fibre, PET, UHAVC, MDF/HDHMR |
| Fire Rating | Class A / Class 1 (low-VOC, formaldehyde-free) |
| Standard Sizes | 600x600mm, 600x1200mm, custom up to 1200x2400mm |
| Finishes | Fabric, laminate, veneer, digital print, powder coat |
| Compliance | NBC 2016 Part 8, ASTM E1050, ISO 354 |
| Benefit | Detail |
|---|---|
| Echo Reduction | Cuts reverberation time by 40-70% in treated rooms |
| Speech Clarity | Improves STI (Speech Transmission Index) in offices and classrooms |
| Noise Level | Reduces perceived ambient noise by 6-12 dB in open-plan spaces |
| Productivity | Acoustically treated offices show measurable reduction in cognitive errors |
| Aesthetics | Available in premium finishes that enhance interior design, not compromise it |
| Durability | Panels rated for 10+ years with no acoustic performance degradation |
| Sustainability | PET panel range uses recycled polyester; wood fibre uses FSC-certified substrates |
| Application | Recommended Panel Type |
|---|---|
| Corporate Offices / Open Plans | Fabric-wrapped panels + ceiling baffles |
| Recording Studios | High-density glass wool + bass trap corners |
| Conference / Boardrooms | Fabric-wrapped panels + micro-perforated ceiling tiles |
| School / University Auditoriums | Grooved wooden slat + acoustic clouds |
| Hospitals / Healthcare Waiting | Soft fibre ceiling tiles + wall-mounted panels |
| Hospitality (Hotels / Restaurants) | 3D luxury wooden acoustic panels (Auraluxe range) |
| Industrial / Manufacturing | Metal perforated panels + acoustic baffles |
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Site Acoustic Assessment – PackSound team visits site, measures existing RT60 and ambient noise levels |
| 2 | Acoustic Design Report – Target RT60 calculated per room type; panel type, coverage, and layout specified |
| 3 | Product Fabrication – Panels manufactured at facility with custom dimensions and finishes |
| 4 | Installation – Panels mounted using Z-clips, French cleats, T-grid, or wire suspension per type |
| 5 | Post-Installation Measurement – RT60 and STI re-measured to verify performance against design targets |
| 6 | Handover Documentation – As-built layout, care guide, and warranty documentation provided |
| 7 | After-Sales Support – Dedicated contact for future panel additions, replacements, or expansions |
| Myth | Reality |
|---|---|
| Acoustic panels fully soundproof a room | They absorb internal echo, they do not block external noise |
| More panels always means better acoustics | Over-treatment kills natural sound, target RT60 matters |
| Foam egg-crate panels work as well as engineered panels | Foam targets only high frequencies, ignores bass and mid-range |
| Acoustic panels must look industrial or ugly | Premium wooden and fabric panels enhance interior design aesthetics |
| Any panel works for any frequency | Bass below 250Hz needs thick (75–100mm) or corner-mounted treatment |
| Acoustic panels are a luxury for studios only | Offices, schools, and hospitals benefit equally and often more |
| DIY installation gives same results as professional design | Placement, coverage area, and room geometry determine outcome quality |
Acoustic Wall Panels Material Guide: Which Core Is Right for Your Project?
| Core Material | Best Frequency Range | NRC Typical | Best For | Limitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass Wool (48-96 kg/m3) | Mid to High (500Hz+) | 0.80-0.95 | Studios, conference rooms, offices | Not visible, requires fabric wrap |
| Wood Fibre (compressed) | Mid to High | 0.70-0.85 | Offices, schools, commercial | Moderate humidity tolerance |
| PET Polyester | High (1kHz+) | 0.65-0.80 | Eco-certified projects, schools | Less effective below 500Hz |
| Rockwool / Stone Wool | Broad spectrum | 0.80-0.95 | Industrial, high-humidity | Heavy, professional installation required |
| UHAVC (Ultra High Absorbency) | Broad spectrum | 0.85 | Ceiling tiles, lightweight applications | Newer material, fewer suppliers |
| Melamine Foam | High frequency only | 0.60-0.75 | Budget applications | Brittle, degrades faster, poor bass |
The RT60 Standard: What Every Buyer Should Know Before Purchasing
RT60 (Reverberation Time 60dB) is the time in seconds it takes for sound to decay by 60 decibels after a sound source stops. It is the primary acoustic performance metric for any treated room, and it is the specification that PackSound designs to for every project.
Target RT60 values by room type (sourced from ISO 3382-2 and NBC 2016 Part 8):
| Room Type | Target RT60 |
|---|---|
| Recording Studio | 0.2 – 0.4 seconds |
| Conference Room | 0.4 – 0.6 seconds |
| Open-Plan Office | 0.4 – 0.6 seconds |
| Classroom | 0.4 – 0.7 seconds |
| University Auditorium | 0.8 – 1.2 seconds |
| Restaurant / Cafe | 0.6 – 0.9 seconds |
| Place of Worship | 1.0 – 2.0 seconds (speech) |
Most untreated rooms in India with concrete, plaster, and tile surfaces have RT60 values of 1.5 to 3.5 seconds. The gap between existing RT60 and target RT60 determines how much acoustic panel coverage area is required. This calculation is what separates a designed acoustic solution from a guess.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do acoustic panels actually work for reducing noise in a room?
Yes, acoustic panels reduce internal echo and reverberation, not external noise transmission.
What is the difference between acoustic panels and soundproofing panels?
Acoustic panels absorb internal reflections; soundproofing panels block sound between rooms.
How many acoustic panels do I need for a 12x12 room?
Typically 25-35% wall coverage, around 8-12 panels of 2×4 feet size minimum.
Can I install acoustic panels on the ceiling instead of walls?
Yes, ceiling placement is often more effective for open-plan offices than wall-only treatment.
Are wooden acoustic panels better than foam panels for offices?
Wooden panels offer better broadband performance, durability, and aesthetics than foam.
What NRC rating should I look for when buying acoustic panels?
For offices and studios, choose panels with NRC 0.80 or above for meaningful results.
Do acoustic panels help with bass and low-frequency sound problems?
Only thick panels (75-100mm) mounted with an air gap effectively treat low frequencies.
Can acoustic wall panels be used outdoors or in humid environments?
Only panels with moisture-resistant substrates (HDHMR, metal) are suitable for humid areas.
How much do acoustic panels cost per square foot in India?
Professionally engineered panels range from Rs 90 to Rs 600 per square foot depending on type.
Is it worth hiring a professional for acoustic panel installation vs. DIY?
Professional acoustic design ensures correct coverage, placement, and measurable RT60 outcomes.
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