Top Acoustic Products for Open-Plan Offices

Open-plan offices encourage teamwork and flexibility, but they often struggle with excessive noise. Conversations, phone calls, and background activity can create distractions that reduce productivity. The solution lies in choosing the right acoustic products to manage sound and improve comfort.
Here are some of the top-performing options for open-plan workspaces.
Acoustic Slide Screens
Acoustic slide screens are designed as desk divider panels that slide easily onto workstations. They reduce echo, create private desk zones, and can be repositioned when layouts change. Ideal for offices requiring cost-effective noise control without the need for permanent fixtures.
Wall-Mounted Acoustic Panels
When wall space is available, acoustic desk panels and larger wall absorbers provide consistent sound absorption. They’re available in a wide range of colours and finishes to complement office interiors.
Ceiling Baffles and Clouds
For offices with high ceilings or limited wall space, acoustic baffles and clouds are suspended from above to provide sound absorption. They absorb sound at speech frequencies and prevent echo from carrying across large areas.
Acoustic Privacy Screens
Portable acoustic privacy screen desk dividers are helpful for temporary work zones or hot-desking areas. They give staff flexible ways to control sound and maintain focus.
Office Desk Divider Panels
For teams that want structure without losing the open feel, acoustic desk partitions provide subtle boundaries. They absorb sound while maintaining visibility and light flow.
Acoustic Performance Matters
Choosing the right acoustic product means looking at more than just design. For example, a 24mm Acoustiscreen with a 50mm air gap delivers an NRC of 0.90 — excellent absorption across frequencies critical to speech clarity.
|
Thickness (mm) + Air Gap |
125Hz |
250Hz |
500Hz |
1000Hz |
2000Hz |
4000Hz |
NRC |
SAA |
αw / Report No. |
|
24mm + 50mm air gap |
0.20 |
0.60 |
0.90 |
1.00 |
1.00 |
1.00 |
0.90 |
0.87 |
0.90 (MH) / AC370-03 |
FAQs: Acoustic Products for Open-Plan Offices
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What is the best acoustic product for open-plan offices?
It depends on layout - desk dividers for focused work, wall panels for open walls, or ceiling baffles for high-ceiling spaces.
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Do acoustic panels block noise completely?
No, they absorb sound to reduce echo and reverberation, but they don’t stop noise going out of the office.
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Can acoustic products be added to existing offices?
Yes, most are retrofittable without major renovation.
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Are acoustic products customisable?
Yes, available in multiple sizes, colours, and finishes to match office interiors.
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Are they sustainable?
PET acoustic desk screens and panels are made from recycled materials and recyclable at end of life.
Noise doesn’t need to be a barrier in your open-plan office. From acoustic slide screens to ceiling baffles, our solutions improve comfort and productivity.
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