Quick answer: A CrossFit or functional box has two different noise problems. Echo from music, coaching and clanging gear bouncing around a big hard room can be fixed with acoustic panels high on the walls and on the ceiling. Dropped barbells and slam balls are impact noise that travels through the floor and structure; panels do not stop that. You need thick flooring and drop pads for that part.

Key takeaways

  • Echo and drop noise are different problems.
  • Panels fix echo; flooring fixes drops.
  • Mount panels high, away from wall balls and gear.

What is the difference between echo and drop noise?

Echo is airborne sound bouncing off hard walls and ceilings, making coaching hard to hear. Drop noise is a heavy weight hitting the floor, which shakes the structure. The shaking carries to neighbours and floors below. Each needs a different fix.

What do acoustic panels fix in a box?

Panels soak up the bounce, so coaching cues and the timer are clearer and the room feels less harsh. Coaches do not need to shout over the room. Music can sound fuller at a lower volume. See gym acoustic treatment.

Not sure what your room needs? Send us a photo on WhatsApp or request a free quote. We'll tell you how many panels, where they go and the price. See our gym and studio acoustic panels and recent projects.

Two kinds of box noise infographic
Box noise: what fixes what diagram

What fixes drop noise?

Thick rubber flooring, lifting platforms and drop pads at the source. Some boxes add a raised floor in the lifting area. Panels on the walls do nothing for this. Read acoustic treatment vs soundproofing.

Where should panels go in a box?

High on the walls, well above wall-ball targets, rigs and rower storage. Ceiling panels are a good choice in big boxes, as they stay out of the way. Ceiling panels are always fixed mechanically. See ceiling vs wall panels.

How many panels does a box need?

A small studio gym usually needs 15 to 25 panels. Large boxes in industrial units with high ceilings often need more, often on the ceiling. We work it out from photos and rough measurements. See how many panels you need.

What does it cost?

At S$185 per panel installed, 20 panels cost about S$3,700. High ceilings may need scaffold, quoted separately; standard fixings are included. A bigger box at 30 panels is about S$5,550 as example maths. See acoustic panel prices.

Yes. Printed panels are available and quoted separately. A printed panel on the main wall can carry your logo or box name. Custom prints are made to order in about 4–6 weeks.

Will chalk dust affect panels?

Panels mounted high collect less chalk. A soft brush vacuum now and then keeps them tidy. Darker fabric colours hide dust better than white or cream.

What we see on real jobs

Neighbour complaints about a box are a drop problem, and panels will not solve that. Start with flooring for drops, then add panels for the echo.

Get a straight answer for your room

Send a photo or short video of your studio or gym floor on WhatsApp (+65 8930 1905), ideally during a class. We'll suggest where panels go, keep them clear of equipment and mirrors, and install outside class times.

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