Sound absorber

In many areas - whether in the office, kindergarten, school, meeting room - there is a significant increase in noise levels. This is due to modern architecture with highly reflective surfaces of floors, ceilings and walls. The result is high sound levels and poor speech intelligibility, which cause fatigue and impair performance.

To reduce sound levels, we recommend that our customers install sound absorbers on the ceiling or in the upper wall area. Depending on the requirements for appearance or stability, various products can be considered as sound absorbers.

For good room acoustics and a reduction in reverberation, partial cladding is usually sufficient. Approximately 30 - 50 % of the floor area of a room is recommended for this purpose, depending on the room height and the initial sound level. This measure significantly reduces the reverberation time and thus the sound level. This increases speech intelligibility, which makes a room much more pleasant for people.

soni 471
Thickness: 10 mm
Ordering PUR foam acoustic panels from soniflex soni 471 is a sound absorber made from PUR- foam. In a thermal embossing process its surface has not only been provided with an attractive diamond pattern, but also compacted and sealed, making it very robust and dirt-resistant. What is more, the air-permeable embossing improves the material’s acoustic effectiveness - especially in the frequency range of engine noise. Uses for soni 471 Our soni 471 acoustic foam scores with high hydrolysis resistance and is predominantly used in the automotive industry. For instance, soni 471 is ideally suited for use as sound-absorbing and heat-insulating interior lining in mobile homes, vintage and classic cars or other vehicles. It meets the fire safety standards for the automotive industry as set down in FMVSS 302 and DIN 75200.   soni 471 is easy to cut to the desired size and shape with a carpet knife. Its low weight as well as the optional self-adhesive rear face make for easy and time-saving installation of the material. 

Content: 0.5 m² (€21.80* / 1 m²)

€10.90*
soni 491
Thickness: 10 mm
soni 491 is a PUR acoustic foam coated with a micro-perforated film. The sound-permeable film prevents the penetration of dirt and liquids and can be wiped clean. Our soni 491 acoustic foam has proven its effectiveness in many years of practical use, successfully minimizing noise levels and providing thermal insulation in engine compartments and vehicle interiors. It meets the fire safety standards for the automotive industry as set down in FMVSS 302 and DIN 75200. Also for the insulation of your roller shutter box we can recommend the PUR foam without restrictions.  soni 491 scores with high hydrolysis resistance and hence significantly higher aging stability.The material is easy to cut to the desired size and shape with a carpet knife. Moreover, the self-adhesive rear face makes installation fast and easy. 

Content: 0.5 m² (€27.80* / 1 m²)

€13.90*
soni CIRCLE
Color: orange | Size: Ø 380 mm
soni CIRCLE is a round acoustic panel for sound absorption and optimizing the acoustic conditions in buildings. It consists of a white polyester non-woven, laminated with a decorative felt layer in modern trend colors. Designed for wall mounting, the soni CIRCLE noise absorbers are available in two different sizes – for customized interior design in line with your concept and ideas.For a significant improvement of the room’s acoustics, just cover a surface equivalent to 30% of the floor area with soni CIRCLE elements. This measure reduces reverberation and lowers the overall noise level, resulting in a more pleasant atmosphere, which is especially appreciated in offices, call centers, entrance areas or conference rooms.soni CIRCLE fulfills the fire safety standards set down in DIN EN ISO 13501 and DIN 4102 (flame-retardant) for the building sector. This means you can use soni CIRCLE absorbers as a stylish and functional wall decoration wherever you need to lower the noise level with materials that meet strict fire safety regulations. For fastening soni CIRCLE absorbers on smooth and clean surfaces, we recommend our soni SPECIAL ADHESIVE. As an alternative, you can use our self-adhesive soni VELCRO TAPE to fix the acoustic absorber on the wall. 

Variants from €6.90*
€11.90*
soni COLOR
Color: green
Our soni COLOR sound absorber consists of a white polyester non-woven that is laminated with a subtly structured felt material in attractive trend colors. The acoustic panels set lovely color accents and create a pleasantly quiet atmosphere. For a noticeable improvement of the room's acoustics, we recommend lining 30-50 % of the ceiling / wall surfaces with the acoustic panels, preferably evenly distributed for the best result. The material reduces sound reverberation and makes for a more comfortable ambiance. soni COLOR meets the fire safety requirements for the construction sector as set down in the European standard DIN EN ISO 13501. This means you can use soni COLOR acoustic panels as wall and ceiling liners wherever you need to reduce the noise level with materials that meet strict fire safety regulations. soni COLOR can be fixed on smooth and clean surfaces with our soni SPECIAL ADHESIVE. If you do not wish to use glue on the entire surface, we suggest using our soni VELCRO TAPE as an alternative fixation method. Please note: The soni VELCRO tape is only suitable for wall mounting, not for ceiling mounting.

Content: 0.5 m² (€67.80* / 1 m²)

€33.90*
soni COLOR Design
Our soni COLOR Design tiles are distinctive, colorful design elements measuring 618 x 618 mm for convenient insertion into existing standard grid ceilings or Odenwald-system ceilings (OWA). They will turn every ceiling into a highlight of interior design. Especiallywhen combined with our soni COLOR RD / soni COMFORT SD soundabsorber tiles,the decorative inserts can be used to create delightful patternson the ceiling. soni COLOR Design tiles consist of a thermally compressed polyester non-woven with a 3D surface, covered with a thin felt layer in fashionable marbled colors. The product is available in two designs: soni COLOR YinYang and soni COLOR Wave. soni COLOR Design has been tested according to the European fire safety regulations set down in DIN 13501-1 and is classified as flame-retardant. This means you can use soni COLOR Design tiles wherever you need to reduce the noise level with materials that meet strict fire safety regulations.

Content: 0.382 m² (€73.04* / 1 m²)

From €15.90*
soni COLOR RD
Color: orange
soni COLOR RD is our sound absorber in the dimension 620 x 620 mm for convenient insertion into already existing standard grid ceilings or Odenwald-system ceilings (OWA). It consists of a sound-absorbing white polyester non-woven layer laminated with a thin, marbled felt surface in the latest trend colors. soni COLOR RD acoustic elements considerably reduce the noise level in interior spaces and contribute to improving the acoustic conditions in offices, meeting rooms or doctor’s offices. Also schools, daycare centers and kindergartens will strongly profit from the noise reduction effect of soni COLOR RD. soni COLOR RD meets the fire safety requirements for the construction sector as set down in the DIN EN ISO 13501-1 standard. This means you can use soni COLOR RD acoustic tiles as wall and ceiling liners wherever you need to reduce the noise level with materials that meet strict fire safety regulations.For use as acoustic wall liner, soni COLOR RD tiles can be fixed on smooth and clean surfaces with our soni SPECIAL ADHESIVE. If you do not wish to use glue on the entire surface, we suggest using our soni VELCRO TAPE as an alternative fixation method. Please note: The soni VELCRO tape is only suitable for wall mounting, not for ceiling mounting.

Content: 0.384 m² (€64.84* / 1 m²)

€24.90*
soni COMFORT
Edges: without beveled edges | Thickness: 30 mm
soni COMFORT is a very hard-wearing sound absorber made of a white PES non-woven fabric with exceptionally good sound-absorption capacity. In addition, soni COMFORT offers excellent fire-resistance values. soni COMFORT has been tested successfully according to the DIN 4102 fire safety standard and is classified as fire-retardant (B1). Therefore it is the material of choice for all applications requiring both an effective noise reduction and full compliance with fire safety regulations. When used as a ceiling element, soni COMFORT also fulfills the impact-resistance requirements according to DIN 18032-3 and is ideally suited for use in sports facilities and gymnasiums. What is more, soni COMFORT is aging-resistant, free of mineral fibers and physiologically perfectly safe. All this makes soni COMFORT a true all-rounder for effective sound-conditioning measures in a wide variety of room types. For covering entire wall or ceiling surfaces we recommend using soni COMFORT F. While soni COMFORT has plain edges, soni COMFORT F has beveled edges all around (10 x 10 mm), creating a beautiful visual effect when installed edge to edge. Additional advantage: The resulting pattern helps conceal any uneven patches on the ceiling or wall. If necessary, soni COMFORT and soni COMFORT F can be cut to the desired size and shape with a carpet knife or a keyhole saw with a blade suited to cutting soft materials. For fixing the absorber panels on the wall or ceiling we recommend our soni SPECIAL ADHESIVE, our soni VELCRO tape or our soni RING HANGER.

Content: 0.5 m² (€37.80* / 1 m²)

€18.90*
soni COMFORT SD
Color: white
soni COMFORT SD are square acoustic tiles (620 x 620 mm) for convenient insertion into suspended standard grid ceilings or Odenwald-system ceilings (OWA). soni COMFORT SD acoustic elements are made from a very effective sound-absorbing polyester non-woven. Special thermal compaction provides the face side of the white tiles with a smooth and visually attractive surface texture. soni COMFORT SD acoustic tiles considerably reduce the reverberation in a room and contribute to improving the acoustic conditions in offices, conference rooms, waiting areas and other types of interior spaces. soni COMFORT SD is also an effective noise reduction measure for schools, day-care centers, kindergartens or large halls. The resulting improvements in ambient quality make long stays much more pleasant. soni COMFORT SD meets the fire safety requirements for the construction industry as set down in the European standard DIN EN ISO 13501-1. This means that you can use soni COMFORT SD acoustic panels as ceiling liners wherever you need to reduce the noise level with materials that meet strict fire safety regulations.   Practical tip: If you wish to liven up your ceiling, we recommend using soni COMFORT SD in combination with our grid-ceiling tiles soni COLOR RD or soni COLOR Design in many stylish colors – for a distinctive surface design that turns your ceiling into a true eye-catcher. 

Content: 0.384 m² (€54.43* / 1 m²)

€20.90*

How do sound absorbers work?


Sound absorbers are elements that "swallow" or absorb sound. In the process, the sound energy is converted into other forms of energy, such as heat or vibration energy.
The sound absorbers have a porous structure. This creates a flow resistance. This creates friction, which converts the penetrating sound energy into heat. This process is called absorption.

The sum of kinetic and potential energy now results in the available sound energy. The kinetic energy is strongest at the maximum sound velocity, so the sound absorbers should best be placed here. In this way, the absorbers develop the highest effect and ensure an effective reduction of the sound level in various rooms.
Especially open-cell acoustic foams or closed-cell foams with a special cell structure or even fibers of non-woven materials serve as efficient sound absorbers.

The sound absorption capacity of some materials is optimized by a special surface treatment, such as structure, embossing or lamination.
By installing ceiling or wall absorbers in a room, the sound reflection is reduced, the reverberation time is shortened and the audibility of the room is improved.
However, sound absorbers are also used in the technical field, e.g. in a soundproof enclosure.

Wide variety of sound absorbers


For improving the room acoustics in indoor spaces, soniflex offers a wide range of different noise-control products. The sound absorbers are available in various trendy colors and shapes so that they can be perfectly matched to any interior design. From ceiling inserts to wall absorbers, from room dividers to seating cubes - soniflex offers you a wide range of functional and attractive products.

While for loud machine, enclosures are often the most suitable sound-insulation measure, acoustic posters that absorb the sound waves can provide effective noise-control in indoor spaces such as waiting areas, offices or living rooms. Our high-quality acoustic posters, soni PICTURE, look just like canvas prints, but they are much more: The acoustic absorber inserted behind the printed surface effectively improves the acoustics in the room.

We offer also many other absorbers for wall and ceiling that help optimize the acoustic conditions. There are no limits to your creativity: With our colored grid ceiling inserts, you can create beautiful patterns on the ceiling. And with soniflex wall absorbers in the shape of circles, squares, diamonds and animals in different thicknesses and sizes, every wall becomes an eye-catcher.

We offer our customers the following sound absorbers:

Basotect / melamine foam sound absorbers

Basotect is the trade name for melamine foam. Sound absorbers made of this material are used in rooms where the sound level is to be reduced, the acoustics are to be improved and fire protection regulations are to be complied with. Especially in daycare centers, the office, school or call center, stairwells and living rooms, the material is highly recommended. In addition, thermal insulation can be achieved.

Sound absorbers made of polyester fleece


Sound absorbers made of this material are used especially in large offices, entrance halls or the waiting areas of medical practices.

Polyurethane sound absorbers

With this acoustic foam, you sustainably reduce sound and reverberation in small and, above all, large rooms.

Colored acoustic panels

Bring color into the rooms and significantly improve the acoustics in your rooms with these products. With modern acoustic pictures you also provide real highlights.

Inserts for grid ceilings

At soniflex, we offer you a large selection of different inlays for grid ceilings, which can be ideally used as acoustic elements for sound absorption. You can even get them in different colors.

Flame retardant

Fire protection should also never be forgotten when it comes to soundproofing. Our products are not only ideal for the acoustics in rooms and ensure that loud noise will soon be a thing of the past. The different solutions are also convincing when it comes to fire protection.