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Common acoustic mistakes in home studios

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

2 minute read · Updated Nov 2026

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

  1. Covering every wall in thin foam
  2. Ignoring the corners
  3. Putting the desk against the long wall when the short wall measures better
  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.