ATS Acoustics Panel 24x48x2 Inches, Beveled Edge, in Burgundy

I was looking at these panels to provide acoustic absorption on my ceiling. I had already installed acoustic foam around the walls of my studio, and this appeared to be ideal for my ceiling space and "complete" the room. When I first received the panels I was a bit concerned with how heavy they were (24x48x2 inch panels). They actually weighed more than I expected. Granted: they are not super heavy for what they are, but when you are thinking of mounting these on the ceiling, you want to ensure they are not going to come down on top of you.The included Z clamps are NOT meant for ceiling installation (wall installation only) so I had to devise a solution that was going to secure them to the ceiling safely. I tried to research online the best way to do it which was also not terribly complicated (I am handy, but I would not write home about it). Unfortunately, nothing really suited my scenario. So I devised my own method of getting these panels ceiling mounted (with images included)...First Step: You want to buy two things. A set of 4 D hooks per panel (often used for picture / artwork frame installations), and ceiling anchor hooks (also 4 per panel). Both should be available at your local hardware store or warehouse. You will need 4 D hooks and 4 anchors per frame for a even installation and to distribute the weight.Second Step: You need to screw the D hooks into the back of the panels near to the corners. Go as close as possible to the edge of the panels / frame as this is where it will be thickest. Remember, the backs of these panels are simple sheets of project board nailed onto a thicker wood frame. The frame is what you want to screw into, not the board. Also make sure to not screw in the D hooks over where the fabric folds more than once.Third Step: Once you have mounted all 4 D hooks to the panels, you need to measure up where you want the panel to go on the ceiling. You will need someone to help you with this. Basically, do the math. Measure up the room and draw a diagram. Then you can use that diagram to determine where the board is going to be placed and give yourself a rough outline of where the hooks need to go. Remember: you only really need to focus on the first hook, because once that is up, it will act as a reference point for all the other hooks.You then drill your hole for the anchor hook, insert the anchor plug and screw the hook in place. Be sure to screw the hook a little tighter than what you would ordinarily feel comfortable with, as it is essential the anchor has fully "taken" to the ceiling.Once this first hook is up, you can simply measure the 4 D hook positions on the back of your panel to determine the positions of the other hooks relative to the first hook. Make sure you a constantly measuring from the wall as a second reference point to ensure things are straight.Last Step: With all four anchor hooks in place, simply lift up your panel and connect the anchor hooks to the D hooks and let it hang! This is where you may also need some help.I installed 3 of these panels on my ceiling and they do a phenomenal job reducing sound reflections providing excellent absorption! The room tone changed quite dramatically after they went up, and on top of the performance, the ivory color complimented the room perfectly! I can imagine the other colors will serve other rooms well.Overall, despite being a somewhat unique installation, it worked out perfectly and I couldn't be happier with the results!

If you need sound absorbing panels that will help decrease echos and appearance is important but not critical, these are highly recommended. They look pretty good but ATS also sells ones with a higher end looking fabric and tighter edges for just a bit more that are better if looks are very important to you.To be clear: What these do is to absorb sound so it doesn't deflect around a room causing echos. Sound absorbing is NOT going to stop sound from passing through a wall. We have a 30x21 foot modern room with 22' ceilings that's all hard surfaces and glass. 6 of these on the second level reduced RT60 times from 5+ seconds of echo down to 3 seconds. When a car drives by the echo made it sound worse than it is and so while these don't stop the noise from coming in, they make it seem less impactful. We couldn't have 2 conversations at the same time in that room and now it's possible. Still far from where we want to be but we know we need approximately 315 square feet to get to our goal and at 48 ft2 our panels made a bigger difference than expected.Other sound deadening tips: ATS also sells acoustic insulation. Use it to fill behind canvas art and wherever else you can. Also use memory foam carpet padding under any rugs, it is the singular most effective (and cheapest!) acoustic treatment we have found.

I found these mainly looking for a replacement from putting packing blankets on my walls, (my wife hated them on the walls) I looked for reviews on acoustic panels and found these, I LOVE them they deaden the sound in my office/home studio perfectly.. and my wife loved the way they looked.. once I get a few more bucks I'll finish my office.!

1. This sound pannel have negligible effective in diming the sound. I was hoping that the panel will help to reduce the noise in my room. But I was very disappointed. According to my measurement, the noise level right in front of the panel is only 3dB less than the environment, which is unnoticeable by human ears.2. The panel comes with a paper templet which can be put on the wall to indicate where the mounting holes should be drilled. This idea is great, but the templet is badly designed. There are six pairs of mounting holes drawn on the templet, but the product only comes with four pairs of mounting jars! I was misled by the templet to drill six pairs of holes on my wall but surprised to find that only four pairs of them are needed. Now I have to repair the additional holes on my wall. What a mess!

If there was a 3.5 I'd choose that. From a sound perspective I have no complaints. But these panels are in a room where they do receive direct sunlight and they changed BIG TIME, in a rather short period of time. My ivory colored panels now look much more like a yellow, or goldish, sort of color, over what has now been about 2 years.