Acoustic Myths & Realities


Running the numbers on the myths and showing the reality of some commonly perpetuated beliefs about acoustics.
Egg Carton Test

Egg Carton Test

It's not a yolk!

Are egg cartons better than foam as an acoustic treatment, or has myth & reality been scrambled?

Foam Flammability

Foam Flammability

Acoustic Foam Vs. Bedding

Is bedding or packing foam an appropriate material for use as an acoustical wall treatment?

Painted Foam

Painted Foam

Go Van Gogh!

We tested the assumption that painted acoustical foam would not absorb sound as well as unpainted foam.

Carpet on the Wall

Carpet on the Wall

Orange Shag or Avocado.

Floor carpet was often used in studios as acoustical wall treatment. We tested “Thick Pile Carpet” acoustically.