Do Massform Panel Really Work? A Clear Answer for the Curious (and the Skeptical)

Do These Really Work? A Clear Answer for the Curious (and the Skeptical)

You’ve probably seen sculptural acoustic panels before — designs that look more like art than gear. Maybe you saw ours. And maybe your first thought was:

“Cool. But do they actually work?”

Fair question. We’d ask the same.

We’re not here to sell you foam wrapped in fabric. That already exists — and it works, to a degree. But we built something different. Something better.

What Makes Massform Different?

Traditional acoustic panels rely on porous materials like foam, fiberglass, or rockwool. They absorb sound by trapping air movement, but most of them are bulky, irritating to handle, and not exactly designed for living spaces.

Our panels are built from high-density PET felt — a sound-absorbing material made from recycled plastic, engineered to be denser and more efficient than conventional options. In fact:

• Up to 10x denser than standard acoustic foam

• Performs exceptionally across the mid and high frequency range

• When layered or curved, it can even tame low-end buildup — especially in our modular bass traps

We’ve tested them. In real rooms. Using REW and a UMIK-1 microphone. You can see the data on our site. Not just pretty photos — actual acoustic performance.

But Isn’t This Just Absorption, Not Soundproofing?

Exactly. And that’s an important distinction.

Our panels don’t “block” sound — they treat it. They absorb reflections inside your space to reduce echo, muddiness, and flutter. That’s what you need for:

• Recording studios
• Listening rooms
• Home theaters
• Open offices
• Living spaces with hard surfaces

If your goal is to stop your neighbor’s dog from barking into your dreams — that’s soundproofing, and it’s a whole different beast. Although acoustic panel can make your neighbor's dog less annoying.

But if you want clarity, calm, and a space that feels better to be in, that’s what we do.

Healthier, Safer, and Nicer to Live With

You won’t find fiberglass or rockwool in our products. PET felt doesn’t shed, doesn’t irritate skin or lungs, and it holds its shape over time. That’s why it’s trusted in hospitals and schools. Bonus: it’s made from recycled plastic, and fully recyclable again.

Why Not Make It Beautiful Too?

We’re designers. So we asked:
Why should high-performance acoustic panels look like afterthoughts?

Our panels aren’t just functional — they’re sculptural. Inspired by waves, rhythms, and architecture. You get clean lines, soft edges, and modular systems that can scale to any space — from a cozy corner to a full studio wall.

We didn’t trade performance for looks. We brought them together.

The Short Answer? Yes. They Work.

Here is a comparison of the same room waterfall chart with just less than 1/4 of the room installing our surge panels without bass trap. Panels smooth the frequencies and cut the RT60 decay time by more than half.

They absorb sound. They improve your space. They change how it feels to live, work, and create.

They aren’t magic. They’re just really well made.

Still not sure? That’s fine. Ask us anything. We’ll show you the numbers, the tests, and the rooms. Then you decide.