by NR INDRAN

Having premises with good acoustics is more often related with walls and ceilings having small holes and patterned surfaces. These at times offer a functional but not the most visually appealing finish to the interiors. Ecophon redefines this idea with Wall Panels that takes sound absorption and aesthetics to a new level.

Ecophon wall panels offer the superior acoustics comfort for the best sound and voice quality along with a fabulous range of colours to match with the surrounding profiles. Together with the corner details in various colour options, Ecophon wall panels can offer vast possibilities for design in the interiors.

The Noise reduction coefficient (NRC) is above 0.9. Therefore, it is particularly well suited for rooms where maximum absorption throughout the frequency range is desirable. With a choice of different surfaces to suit the application, a modern colour range with 13 different colour options and a profile system that is easy to install- Ecophon wall panels can be placed vertical, horizontal or even diagonal to make your interiors look good and offer supreme acoustic.

Made of over 70% recycled content of glass wool, it is light weight, easy to install and gives the ceiling a whole new aesthetic dimension. The colour options along with the installation options offer a wide choice of aesthetic designs. The product is green and 100% recyclable.

Application Areas:

Educational Institutions: Classrooms, Libraries

Offices: Open plan offices, Conference halls, Reception areas

Commercial spaces: Showrooms

Entertainment & Leisure: Hotels, Cinema Halls, Music Rooms, Studios, Indoor sports arena

Availability: Available from the Saint-Gobain Gyproc distribution network across the country

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