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Common acoustic mistakes in home offices

The errors we see most often in home offices, and how to avoid them.

2 minute read · Updated Nov 2026

Most disappointing results in home offices come from a few predictable mistakes.

  1. Putting all the panels behind you and none in front
  2. Using thin foam that only absorbs the very top of the voice
  3. Treating the room but leaving a bare glass desk right under the microphone
  4. Buying by the panel instead of by the absorption the room needs.
  5. Confusing absorption with soundproofing.

Avoid all of these by starting with the panel count and the placement guide.