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Common acoustic mistakes in libraries

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

2 minute read · Updated Nov 2026

Most disappointing results in libraries come from a few predictable mistakes.

  1. Treating only the walls of a high-ceilinged room
  2. Forgetting the study rooms
  3. Buying by the panel instead of by the absorption the room needs.
  4. Confusing absorption with soundproofing.

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