Explore practical acoustic guides, industry insights and behind-the-scenes content.

Trends
Why Acoustic Materials Are Becoming Part of Interior Design
Acoustic treatment is moving beyond the studio wall. From recycled felt to biomaterials, sound absorption is increasingly being designed as part of the interior itself. Read more...
Education
Air Gaps Behind Acoustic Panels: When They Help and How Much You Need
An air gap can make a porous absorber work more effectively lower in frequency, but bigger is not automatically better. Here is how to use one sensibly. Read more...
News
Portable Dolby Atmos Studios Could Change How Immersive Rooms Are Built
A new portable 9.1.4 Dolby Atmos room in Austin points to a more modular future for immersive studio design, with repeatable acoustics becoming part of the appeal. Read more...
Behind the Build
Choosing the Right Acoustic Filler
A look inside the panel: why acoustic filler matters, the materials we’ve explored, how we work with suppliers, and why we stay open to better options. Read more...
Behind the Build
How We Choose Fabrics, Finishes and Colours
How we balance acoustic transparency, durability, texture, colour and timber finishes when choosing materials for Homeward Sound acoustic panels. Read more...
Projects
Treating an Asymmetrical Room Without Chasing Perfect Symmetry
A practical look at treating a studio where one side wall has a doorway, and why acoustic symmetry is about matching what reaches your ears rather than making both walls look identical. Read more...
Thoughts
What Makes a Space Feel Calmer? Acoustics and Neuro Inclusive Design
A calmer space is not just about how it looks. Sound, reverberation and competing noise can all shape how comfortable and usable a room feels, especially for people with different sensory needs. Read more...
Behind the Build
Why a 50mm Panel and a 100mm Trap Are Not the Same Product Twice
Doubling the depth changes more than the amount of material. A look at how 50mm panels and 100mm traps are built for different jobs. Read more...
Projects
Treating a Small Studio Without Covering Every Wall
A practical project-style walkthrough of how we would prioritise treatment in a small studio without simply filling every available wall. Read more...
Trends
The Home Studio Is Becoming a Proper Room Again
Home studios are becoming more permanent, personal and multi-purpose. That changes how acoustic treatment needs to look, fit and function. Read more...
News
IFA 2026 Is Making One Thing Clear: Great Audio Is Moving Into Smaller Rooms
IFA 2026 is full of compact hi-fi, studio monitors and immersive audio. The gear is getting smaller, but the room still matters. Read more...
Thoughts
Why Acoustic Treatment Should Look Like It Belongs in the Room
Acoustic treatment does not have to make a room look like a studio. Good treatment should improve the sound while still feeling like it belongs in the space. Read more...
Education
What Is Flutter Echo? How to Find It and Fix It
That metallic ringing after a hand clap is often flutter echo. Learn what causes it, how to find the problem surfaces in your room, and how well-placed acoustic panels can control it without making the space sound dead. Read more...
Education
Why Your Room Can Sound Muddy Even With a Flat Frequency Response
A flat frequency response does not always mean a room will sound tight and controlled. Learn how lingering acoustic decay can blur bass, kick drums and detail, and why placement, EQ and bass trapping affect the problem differently. Read more...
Education
How Many Acoustic Panels Do I Need?
Education How Many Acoustic Panels Do I Actually Need? It's one of the most common questions we get. And the answer is usually: fewer than you think, as long as they're in the right places. You don't need to cover every wall in acoustic treatment to hear a noticeable improvement. In most rooms, a relatively small amount of well-positioned absorption can make a big difference to clarity, stereo imaging and overall balance. Start with the Room, Not a Number There isn't a magic number of panels that works for every... Read more...
Education
Why Your Room Matters More Than Your Speakers
The upgrade most people overlook. Before spending thousands on new equipment, find out why your room has a greater impact on sound quality than your speakers. Read more...
Education
The Biggest Acoustic Treatment Mistakes People Make
Many rooms are treated with the wrong materials, in the wrong places, for the wrong reasons. Here are the seven most common acoustic treatment mistakes, and what to do instead. Read more...
Education
Absorption vs Diffusion: Which Does Your Room Actually Need?
Absorption and diffusion are both essential acoustic tools, but they solve very different problems. Here's how to tell which one your room actually needs, and in what order to apply them. Read more...
Education
Why Depth Matters in Acoustic Treatment
More panels doesn't always mean better treatment. When it comes to controlling sound, especially bass, depth matters more than coverage. Here's why thin materials fall short, and what effective broadband treatment actually looks like. Read more...
Education
Understanding Room Modes
Room modes are the reason your bass sounds uneven, certain notes too loud, others almost inaudible. Here's what's actually happening and how to address it. Read more...
Education
Foam vs Rockwool: What's the Difference?
Acoustic foam is everywhere, but is it actually effective? We compare foam and Rockwool across the metrics that matter: absorption performance, frequency range, durability, and value. Read more...
Education
How Many Acoustic Panels Do I Need?
There's no single answer, but there is a logical starting point. Here's how to think about panel quantity based on your room size, use case, and treatment goals. Read more...
Education
Bass Traps: Why Corners Matter
If you only treat one area of your room, treat the corners. Here's the science behind why bass energy accumulates there, and what to do about it. Read more...
Education
Your Listening Position & First Reflection Points Explained
Where you sit and where sound bounces first has a bigger impact on what you hear than almost anything else. Here's how to identify your first reflection points and treat them properly. Read more...