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I have found these versions a few times at $35 each in warehouse. I bought a bunch of the WALNUT colored ones and saw the OAK colored ones a few weeks ago at the same discount!
These Art3d fluted wood slat panels are mainly a decorative wall treatment that can add some room treatment, but they are not true soundproofing. The foam backing and slats can help a bit with reflections and sound staying in the room, especially in a home theater or bedroom, yet the effect is modest compared with dedicated acoustic or soundproofing materials. The oak finish and accent look are the main draw, though the panels are sharp to handle and some reports call out odor, off gassing, and thin backing. A practical pick if the aesthetic matters more than serious acoustic performance.
buyers who want decorative slat accents on a wall that's already mostly treated because multiple commenters frame these as primarily decor/accent panels for a room intended to be a permanent installation rather than a primary sound solution.
home theater (HT) room builders who want slat-style wall treatments as part of a larger room-treatment plan because commenters say they've used these panels for almost all their HT room treatments and found them a very good resource for room treatments.
people trying to improve bedroom acoustics as a secondary step (not a full "soundproofing" project) because one commenter says it would be better than a bare wall, but still notes you'd likely need a checkered pattern with foam and/or more foam coverage for meaningful results.
people shopping for true soundproofing or "keeping sound out" because commenters repeatedly distinguish these from soundproofing and say they're about keeping sound in (and not optimum for every goal).
people who need acoustic-rated panels for low-frequency absorption because commenters say these are not acoustic rated and that the backing material is thin/low-density, so it won't meaningfully soundproof or acoustically treat low frequencies.
drummers or anyone doing serious noise control who needs dedicated soundproofing performance because one commenter says it will help but far less than dedicated soundproofing, and recommends independently rated solutions if you're really serious.
buyers who are sensitive to strong odors or VOC/off-gassing because commenters report complaints of bad smell, really high VOCs, and off-gassing from these panels.
buyers who want a hassle-free install without extra safety steps because one commenter warns the panels are "sharp" and that during install you definitely need to wear gloves to avoid cutting your fingers.
They are mainly decorative accent panels and do little for true soundproofing. The backing can help a bit with reflections, but the slats themselves are mostly aesthetic, so serious acoustic treatment needs denser, independently rated materials.
At this deal, the Amazon panels come out to about $3.36 per square foot. Costco alternatives have been seen around $64 for similar kits, while Menards has 8x4 panels for about $49.99, which can be cheaper per square foot depending on the product and coverage.
These Art3D panels include foam backing, while the Costco wood-only slat panels do not include an acoustical polyester layer. That means the Art3D version has some acoustic material behind the slats, but it still is not a high-performance soundproofing solution.
They can help somewhat, but mostly as an extra wood layer and not nearly as much as dedicated soundproofing. For better results, adding mass loaded vinyl behind them, or sandwiching foam insulation behind the panels, improves sound reduction.
There are reports of a strong smell, high VOCs, and off-gassing from these panels. If you are sensitive to odors, that is a practical concern to factor in before installing them indoors.
I have found these versions a few times at $35 each in warehouse. I bought a bunch of the WALNUT colored ones and saw the OAK colored ones a few weeks ago at the same discount!
It would be better than a bare wall, but the MDF vanity strips that are on top of the fabric would still add a bit of sound reflection vs if these were a fully bare foam or fabric sheet. I'd imagine these would be used in a checkered pattern of foam and vanity panels, or even less of these and more foam panels in terms of room coverage.
It would be better than a bare wall, but the MDF vanity strips that are on top of the fabric would still add a bit of sound reflection vs if these were a fully bare foam or fabric sheet. I'd imagine these would be used in a checkered pattern of foam and vanity panels, or even less of these and more foam panels in terms of room coverage.
So a mattress pad in a window would be better??? Guess you could cover it with cloth!
So a mattress pad in a window would be better??? Guess you could cover it with cloth!
Pretty much 😅. I honestly see these more as decor panels to add "accents" to a mostly correctly treated room that's intended to be a permanent installation.
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Covers 30.67sqft for $120
https://www.costco.com/p/-/artika...400032
~15sqft for $70, more colors though
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These Art3d fluted wood slat panels are mainly a decorative wall treatment that can add some room treatment, but they are not true soundproofing. The foam backing and slats can help a bit with reflections and sound staying in the room, especially in a home theater or bedroom, yet the effect is modest compared with dedicated acoustic or soundproofing materials. The oak finish and accent look are the main draw, though the panels are sharp to handle and some reports call out odor, off gassing, and thin backing. A practical pick if the aesthetic matters more than serious acoustic performance.
The panels can improve room acoustics compared with a bare wall by adding an extra layer of material.
The slat-and-fabric/foam construction can help reduce some reflections and standing waves in a room setup.
The panels can work as decorative accent pieces for a room that already has more complete acoustic treatment.
The panels may be useful for home theater room treatments when treated as part of a broader room plan.
The panels are not acoustic rated and they are not designed for true soundproofing performance.
The slats are primarily decorative and the acoustic impact is described as marginal, with limited low-frequency treatment.
The panels can emit strong odors and high VOCs during off-gassing.
The panels may arrive with quality-control problems such as broken packaging materials and they can have sharp edges requiring gloves.
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Covers 30.67sqft for $120
https://www.costco.com/p/-/artika...400032
~15sqft for $70, more colors though
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https://www.costco.com/p/-/artika...4000320081 [costco.com]
~15sqft for $70, more colors though
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What works for one will work some for the other but tends not to be optimum. These are about keeping sound in.
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