Spot Panel Acoustic Panel -2″ thick

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Overview

The Spot Panel is designed to address one of the most common issues in sound environments: excessive reverb and poor intelligibility caused by hard surfaces and untreated walls. These sound absorbing panels are especially effective at eliminating slap echo, taming flutter echoes, and controlling early reflections.

While compact and visually appealing, these panels pack an impressive amount of performance. Constructed from rigid fiberglass, they offer more low-frequency absorption than typical foam panels of the same thickness. And they look great doing it, with multiple fabric color options available, including upgrades to high-end fabrics like Guilford of Maine’s various options.

These wall panels are ideal for acoustic treatment in:

• Offices and conference rooms
• Restaurants, cafes, and bars
• Open-concept living spaces and living rooms
• Schools, classrooms, and lecture halls
• Churches, auditoriums, and lobbies

Why Choose 2-Inch Acoustic Panels?

Two-inch panels like the Spot Panel are best suited for absorbing high frequencies and controlling midrange reflections, making them ideal for addressing flutter echo, improving speech intelligibility, and enhancing sound quality in everyday environments. They are not designed for deep bass control, but they do offer a degree of low-frequency absorption superior to foam bass traps or thinner treatments.

And because they are lightweight and relatively small, Spot Panels are an excellent choice for DIY installation on drywall, concrete walls, glass dividers, or underneath acoustic ceiling tiles in a drop ceiling grid.

How Many Panels Do I Need?

The number of acoustic panels needed will vary based on the room size, layout, and purpose, but these are some good general guidelines:

• Small Offices or Conference Rooms (up to 150 sq ft): 6-10 full size panels
• Restaurants or Cafes (open seating areas): 10-20% coverage of total wall/ceiling surface area
• Classrooms or Lecture Halls: 15-25% coverage to maximize clarity

Not sure where to begin? Our GIK Design Team offers free advice tailored to your specific needs. Just fill out our Acoustic Advice Form, and we’ll help you create a plan that matches your goals and budget.

Specs

Spot Panels on walls and ceiling

Installation & Flexibility

• Mounting Hardware: Sawtooth picture hangers (included)
• Suspending: Compatible with acoustic ceiling grid systems (see GIK Drop Ceiling Tiles)
• Custom Sizes: Available upon request
• Add-On Options: Make it an ArtPanel with custom graphics, or use the Wood Panel Foot Kit for freestanding use

These panels are light and easy to mount on nearly any surface. The beveled edge design creates a clean, professional look that fits seamlessly into modern office interiors, home studios, or restaurant acoustic panel layouts. Their soundproofing benefits are ideal for improving comfort and focus in workspaces and reducing excess reverberation in shared environments.

Design Flexibility and Customization

Spot Panels are available in multiple shapes and can be used creatively to form layout clusters, geometric wall art, or subtle architectural accents. With fabric upgrades and optional custom graphics, these panels can be as bold or understated as your space requires. 

Create color-coded zones, match your branding, or display calming art — all while enhancing your acoustic environment. They’re also a great complement to bass traps, diffusion panels, or acoustic foam panels in more complete acoustic treatment systems.

There are tremendous benefits to treating a room acoustically. Sound expert Julian Treasure explains, “Because of poor acoustics, students in classrooms miss 50 percent of what their teachers say and patients in hospitals have trouble sleeping because they continually feel stressed.” The average noise level in classrooms is 65dB.  By installing acoustic treatments, that level can be brought down to a healthier threshold.

Applications and Acoustic Benefits

Spot Panels are engineered to tame harsh high frequencies, reduce reverb, and provide general sound control. They can even be helpful in listening rooms with less tolerance for thicker panels, by taming the first reflection points along side walls or ceilings, which are key to improving acoustic sound and stereo imaging.

Spot Panels:

• Enhance speech intelligibility in classrooms, offices, and churches
• Improve vocal tone and mic performance in recording studios
• Reduce ear fatigue and improve comfort in noisy restaurants and cafés
• Increase sound quality and enjoyment in home listening spaces

In larger commercial or institutional applications such as gymnasiums, ballrooms, and open-plan offices, Spot Panels can be combined in modular patterns to create visual interest and effective noise control zones.

Real-World Use Cases

• Restaurants: Customers enjoy their meals more when they can hear each other without shouting. Adding Spot Panels as restaurant acoustic panels reduces ambient clatter and improves customer experience.
• Open Offices: Panels on the walls or suspended as ceiling tiles help define acoustical zones, separating teams and enhancing productivity.
• Schools & Lecture Halls: By reducing reverberation and improving clarity, Spot Panels can help teachers and students communicate more effectively.
• Home Theaters: Even basic treatment with Spot Panels improves the clarity of dialog and separation of sound elements.
• Vocal Booths & Studios: Combine Spot Panels with corner bass traps and diffusers to create a full-spectrum treatment plan.

Spot Panels are a smart, stylish way to reduce noise, improve speech clarity, and enhance overall comfort in your space. Their 2-inch profile makes them ideal for tackling high frequencies and midrange sound issues in everyday environments, especially where low-frequency issues are not the dominant concern.

Whether you’re installing sound panels for an office, upgrading a home studio, or adding sound absorbing panels to a restaurant, the Spot Panel is a flexible and cost-effective solution. Designed to meet the highest standards in acoustic performance, safety, and durability, they represent a perfect blend of form and function.

Ready to get started? Reach out to our GIK Acoustics Design Team for personalized guidance. We’ll help you determine exactly how many Spot Panels you need and where to place them for the best results.

Click here to fill out our Free Acoustic Advice Form and let us help you transform your room with expert-approved acoustic treatment.