Beyond the Spec: What’s Your Sound Made Of?

Matching panels to people, not just numbers

Acoustic treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all. Different creatives, roles, and rooms produce very different sound profiles — and the right panel depends on what kind of energy you’re trying to shape.

Here’s a breakdown of who you are, what you make, and where your sound lives:

Podcasters & Voice Artists

• Frequency focus: 100Hz – 3kHz

• Key challenges: Boxiness, echo, nasal mids

• Panel needs: Strong mids control, soft touch on highs

• Tip: A warm curve is your friend. Too flat can sound sterile.

Producers & Beatmakers

• Genres: Trap, EDM, ambient, hip-hop

• Frequency focus: 40Hz – 8kHz

• Key challenges: Bass buildup, harsh transients

• Panel needs: Modular bass traps, smooth high-end diffusion

• Tip: Stack thickness if your kicks vanish or smear.

Musicians & Instrumentalists

• Frequency varies:

Acoustic guitar: 100Hz–5kHz

Piano: 27Hz–4kHz

Horns: 300Hz–6kHz

Strings: 200Hz–4kHz

• Panel needs: Balanced absorption + some lively reflection

• Tip: Too much absorption can kill your tone — preserve the soul.

Streamers & Gamers

• Frequency mix: Speech + intense FX (80Hz–10kHz)

• Key challenges: Room echo, mic bleed, rumble

• Panel needs: Quick-response midrange control, simple setup

• Tip: Keep the vibe clean, not dead. Echo reduction > full absorption.

Therapists & Mindfulness Rooms

• Frequency focus: 200Hz – 2kHz (relaxing tones, ambient music, voice)

• Key goals: Softness, tranquility, non-reverberant warmth

• Panel needs: Gentle full-spectrum absorption

• Tip: Panels with texture and diffusion feel more natural, less clinical.

DIY Audiophiles / Tinkerers

• Use case: Custom home setups, hi-fi listening

• Frequency focus: Depends on gear & taste

• Panel needs: Precision and tweakability

• Tip: Start with mid-bass control and adjust — your ears will know.

TL;DR

You don’t just need a good NRC value — you need the right frequency response for the sounds you care about. It’s like EQing your space to match your voice, your music, or your vibe.

Curious which panel fits your frequency?
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