Acoustics Studiofoam Wedgies Acoustic Absorption Foam, 2" x 12" x 12", 24-Panels, Charcoal (WEDGIE-24)

24 pieces of 12in x 12in acoustic foams for under $100 is an inexpensive way to improve room acoustics. It removed all perceptible echos in my room. Made my stereo sound better by reducing bounced-sounds from the speakers. And the TV seems to have more clear dialogs. Overall, I'm very happy with the product. It came in a big box, uncompressed & not deformed. I'd rather receive it this way than in a bag that was vacuumed. Less chances of being deformed & no need to wait for it to come back to its normal shape. I didn't notice any strong smell as other reviewers have indicated. And it has a fire rating which is important especially that I placed it in my bedroom On some reviews...I've read a few people comment on reviewers trying to pop their bubble that this foams don't have any soundproofing abilities in them. So here are a few questions for you know-it-all people: 1. If the Auralex Studiofoam has a NOISE REDUCTION COEFFICIENT (NRC) rating of .80, meaning it absorbs about 80% upper-mid to high frequencies...does it mean that it does NOT reduce the sound transmission to other materials behind the foam? 2. Then you would argue that soundproofing is the art of isolating the sound from one room to the next or from the outside world. And sound absorption does not stop the transmission or movement of sound. I would counter argue: if parts of the sound have been absorbed by the foam then the transmitted sound have been reduced. Is it safe to say that a reduced sound is a quieter acoustic transfer? 3. If the foam can absorb some frequencies & reduces the amount of sound being transferred from the foam to whatever material behind it then isn't having some sound-absorbing abilities also the same as having some soundproofing abilities? I am not an acoustician but a big part of sound is subjective dependent on how each individual perceives it. Yes, there are scientific ways to interpret sound but there is no concrete evidence if there is a standard way of how individual brains interpret perceived sound. So just because these people have read definition of things on the internet doesn't mean they have keener or more sensitive ears than everybody. If a reviewer says that he thinks his room got quieter after he installed these foams then that is his perception. Read reviews as you please, take it with a grain of salt and no need to pop other people's bubbles by commenting on their reviews that they're wrong.

QUICK SUMMARY: Worked to deaden the reflected sound in a small nook of my bedroom that I've turned into a recording studio. Seems like a lot of money for foam, but I'm no sound engineer. BACKGROUND: I've turned an unused make-up counter in my master bedroom into a home recording studio. The built-in make-up counter is walled-in on three sides with a large mirror behind the countertop. Without treatment, the sound was reflecting mightily off all the hard surfaces. On a recommendation, I ordered these Auralex Studiofoam squares to dampen the sound in this area. It worked! The space I'm working with is approximately 2' x 3' x 2'. Ideally, I need 21 squares to cover the walls 3' up from the countertop, and another 6 squares to create a hood over the countertop -- 27 squares total. This set only has 24 squares, so I'm missing a few squares on both side walls right now. INSTALLATION: To attach the Studiofoam squares to my walls and mirror, I used Velcro squares I cut-out from industrial-grade Velcro tape. I only used two small, 1" squares of Velcro per foam square. Seems to work so far to keep the feather-light foam panels in place. I did also try using 3M Duct tape (black, which has moderate adhesion properties), and that didn't work at all, which surprised me. For the hood over the countertop, I used small picture frame hooks and 28-gauge picture frame wire to string thin strands of wire over the countertop, then laid six Studiofoam squares on the overhead wire. That worked very well, but it doesn't look too nice, because the wire does tend to sag a little. The benefit of this whole arrangement is I could completely remove all the squares anytime I want, as none of them are permanently attached to anything. PERFORMANCE: After installing just the squares on the three walls, I sampled my voice above the foamed walls and within the foamed walls. It was very, very noticeable the difference! My voice sounds "dead" when I'm talking into the foamed walls, meaning that it sounds weird, almost muffled (it's not really muffled, of course, it's just that it's harder to hear my voice because so much of my voice energy is absorbed by the foam squares). For my purposes of voice recording, this will really be very beneficial. CONCLUSION: I'm not a musician or recording artist, just somebody who has a need to professionally record my voice at home without a big investment. To me, spending a hundred bucks on something like this is a fairly big investment since it looks just like foam padding you'd find when unpacking a new TV set from its shipping box. Be that as it may, these are doing the job they're intended to do, so all I can quibble on is their price. Recommended!

Great choice if looking for a premium sound in recordings. You get what you pay for, and in this case, you get a lot! It changed the sound of my studio noticeably, making it a worthy investment. Often times, we home studio owners skimp on things that make professional studios sound so good, and buying this product will get you that much closer to the studio sound you desire. Worth the 5 Stars!

Used in a home theater/music room to reduce reflections and echo. Works brilliantly for the money. I did not use their service, I just measured with a mirror to identify the tweeter reflections and installed panels at those locations. This is to reduce echo within the room, to make the room sound proof you need mass, such has thick fiberglass insulation or a second layer of drywall with greenglue. Just go into this purchase with the correct expectations. Adhesion is difficult, I tried multiple double sided tapes with no luck and ended up purchasing a recommended spray on adhesive. The spray adhesive is effective for both wall and ceiling mounting.

I was very surprised at how much sound deadening one box of 24 one-foot squares provide. I had previously used 2-inch thick sheets of bedfoam, and switched to these for cosmetic improvements. It took a LOT less of these to provide the same absorption as my other foam. The only reason I'm not giving these 5 stars is because some of them weren't packed carefully and thus some of the pieces were bent/flattened. This is purely cosmetic, but cosmetics are important when these are hanging on the walls in your studio!

Terrible don’t buy give me my money back

Very cool product. I used 1 x 1 square velcro pads from Lowe's (1 per pad) and adhered to my office wall. I used varying designs and this has made my small office a sound booth that we use for recording voiceover using Camtasia screen recorder and for live action video shoot for website intro videos, etc. Would not be possible without this as there would be a lot of echo. Tempted to order more.

Will work great for small rooms, booths, closets ect. Blankets and clothes are much cheaper and results are similar for alot less. Big rooms should avoid this and go straight to panels. Edit* Had to remove a star. This stuff smells horrible, I'd wash it in cold water before hand. The plastic smell is overpowering, especially in a small space.

I've spend over $1000 on these, and I cant get enough. They are very useful, and efficient. Compared to other acoustic foams I have tried, these take the cake. A little pricey for a piece of foam, but it does its job.

La utilizamos para quitar el eco en nuestras oficinas y funciona muy bien, además que tiene un diseño muy padre y se vuelve más cálida la oficina. Sólo que el precio es alto.

Expensive but super high quality! Way better than other cheaper competitors

Muy buenos paneles. Vienen los 24 en la caja y totalmente nuevos, bien empaquetados. Lo que dice la publicación eso es lo que viene. Los probé inmediatamente y van geniales. Prónto voy a comprar más. Excelente vendedor.

Massively improved flutter echo and general acoustics in my 12*14*7 live / recording / mixing project studio. Used with lenrd bass traps, very happy