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ATS Acoustics PET Acoustic Panel review

A washable, water-resistant 2 by 4 foot polyester acoustic panel made in the US.

By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 8, 2026

Performance (40%)
7.5
Ease of use (25%)
7.6
Value (35%)
7.8

ATS Acoustics has made panels in the US for years, and its PET panel is the most practical option here for rooms that get messy or damp. The 24 by 48 by 1 inch panel is made entirely of PET polyester fiber, which ATS describes as washable, water-resistant, odorless and resilient to dents. Rotofast snap-on anchors are included for wall mounting, and the panel can be trimmed in place with a straightedge and a sharp knife. ATS publishes the full absorption test on the page: an NRC of 0.75, with strong figures from 1000 Hz up and only 0.06 at 125 Hz. That pattern means it tames voices and clatter well but does little for low bass, and like every panel it reduces echo rather than blocking a neighbor. At $61.99 with free ground shipping, it costs more per panel than Acoustimac's smallest sizes but suits family rooms and kitchens where fabric panels would get dirty.

Who it is for

Renters who want a durable, washable echo panel for a kitchen, bathroom-adjacent room or busy family space.

Price

$61.99 per panel on the ATS Acoustics US store, ships free.

Price: $61.99 Ships FREE
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

  • 24 x 48 x 1 inch panel made of 100% PET polyester fiber
  • Published NRC of 0.75 per ASTM C 423-09
  • Washable, water-resistant and resilient to dents
  • Class 1 or A fire rating per ASTM E84
  • Snap-on wall anchors included, and can be cut to size with a knife

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: Full absorption test data published on the product page
  • Strength: Washable and odorless, good for damp or high-traffic rooms
  • Strength: Free ground shipping to the continental US
  • Weakness: Absorbs echo only and will not block neighbor noise
  • Weakness: Only white or black, and white was backordered when we checked
  • Weakness: Low absorption at bass frequencies, 0.06 at 125 Hz

Key facts

  • Price: $61.99
  • Size: 24 x 48 x 1 in
  • NRC: 0.75
  • Material: 100% PET polyester

Where it ranks

ATS Acoustics PET Acoustic Panel is No. 8 in our Best Soundproofing Products verdict.

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