Quick answer: Gym receptions and locker corridors often echo because they are all tiles, glass and hard counters. Acoustic panels on the walls and ceiling of the reception and dry locker areas make check-in calmer and calls easier. Panels must stay away from showers, steam rooms and wet areas. A reception usually needs fewer than 10 panels, under S$1,850 installed.

Key takeaways

  • Receptions echo because they are all hard surfaces.
  • Panels suit reception and dry locker areas.
  • Keep panels out of showers and wet zones.

Why does the reception echo?

Receptions are built to be easy to clean: tiled floors, glass doors, stone counters and bare walls. Every voice, beep and door slam bounces. With music from the gym floor, staff struggle to hear members. First impressions suffer.

Where should panels go in reception?

On the wall behind the desk and the wall facing it, and on the ceiling above the waiting area if it is hard. A printed panel with your logo can act as a feature wall and treat the echo at the same time. Keep panels above counter height so bags and elbows do not rub them. See choosing panel colours.

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.

Reception and locker noise infographic

Can panels go in changing rooms?

Only in dry parts, such as an air-conditioned locker corridor away from showers. Never in shower areas, steam rooms or saunas. Our rule is to keep fabric panels away from water, steam and heat. If an area is damp, we will say no.

Gym front of house diagram

Will panels stop the gym noise reaching reception?

Not on their own. Panels cut echo inside the reception, so it feels calmer. Sound coming through an open doorway or thin wall still gets in. A solid door or sealed partition does the blocking. Read acoustic treatment vs soundproofing.

How many panels and what cost?

A small reception or waiting area often needs fewer than 10 panels. At S$185 per panel installed, 8 panels are about S$1,480. A long locker corridor might need a few more. See acoustic panel prices.

Can this be done while the gym is open?

Yes. Reception installs often take a few hours. We work Monday to Saturday in working hours; night and Sunday installs are possible with a surcharge, quoted case by case.

What about the office behind reception?

A small back office for sales calls benefits from a few panels too. A home office needs about 4 to 6 panels, and a small sales room is similar. Put them on the wall behind the desk and the wall facing it. See echoey video calls.

Do panels help with phone calls at the desk?

Yes. Less echo means callers hear staff more clearly. Panels behind and facing the desk do the most for calls. Music from the gym floor still comes through an open doorway, so a closed door helps.

What we see on real jobs

Reception is the first room members walk into. A few panels there cost little next to treating the main gym floor.

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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