How to Get Rid of Echo in a Room: 9 Proven Ways to Reduce Sound Echo

Let’s begin with one of the most effective and popular solutions for tackling echo at its source. Acoustic panels are specifically engineered to absorb mid-to-high-frequency sound waves, preventing them from bouncing around the room. These panels are typically mounted on walls or ceilings and can dramatically reduce reverberation. They’re especially useful in environments where speech intelligibility is important, such as conference rooms, home theaters, classrooms, and office spaces. Acoustical Solutions offers a variety of panel styles that suit both performance and design needs. You can choose custom sizes, shapes, and finishes to match your space perfectly. Recommended product: AlphaSorb® Fabric Wrapped Acoustic Panel

• Available in various sizes, colors, and fabric types
• Effective for offices, home theaters, classrooms, and conference rooms
• Can be customized to complement your interior design
• Easy to install with hardware or adhesive backing

Next, let’s explore a more budget-friendly but still effective option.Acoustic foam offers an affordable, accessible solution for managing echo. These lightweight panels come in fun shapes like wedges, pyramids, and eggcrates. They're commonly used in music studios and gaming setups to absorb sound and improve clarity. Key benefits:

• Easy to install with adhesive or mounting strips
• Comes in a range of colors and densities
• Ideal for home offices, content creators, and budget-conscious users

Here’s a way to combine décor and acoustics in one. Decorative wall elements like unframed canvas prints, quilts, and hanging rugs serve a dual purpose—they enhance décor while adding sound absorption. For a functional and artistic solution, try acoustic art panels that display high-resolution prints on absorptive material. Tip: Avoid framed glass artwork—it reflects sound instead of absorbing it. Recommended product: AlphaSorb® Acoustic Art Panels

• Combines visual appeal with acoustic performance
• Can feature personal or branded artwork

Ready to add design flair while reducing echo? If you're after both aesthetics and functionality, consider making a feature wall with geometric or felt acoustic panels. These decorative designs double as sound treatment and visual art. Recommended product: AlphaSorb® Wood Fiber Panels

• Create unique patterns in multiple colors
• Adds texture and design interest while absorbing echo
• Great for modern or minimalist rooms

Let’s talk about furniture that does double duty. Bookshelves aren’t just for books—they also help break up and scatter sound. A wall of shelves filled with uneven objects, layered books, and soft items will diffuse sound waves and reduce echo. Pro tip: Use soft decor like fabric boxes, plush figures, or felt baskets for added absorption.

• Adds personality and acoustic improvement without major renovations

Don’t forget what’s underfoot. Rooms with tile, wood, or concrete flooring are especially prone to echo. Adding large area rugs—preferably with a sound-absorbing pad underneath—can significantly reduce reflected sound. Bonus: Try layering rugs in larger rooms for extra echo control.

• Choose thick, plush rugs with a pad—for maximum effect
• Great for living rooms, hallways, and open-concept spaces

Let’s tackle those deep, rumbling echoes. Low-end echo often builds up in the corners of rooms, especially in music spaces. Bass traps target these frequencies and complement standard acoustic panels. Recommended product: AlphaSorb® Quick-Ship Bass Traps

• Designed to fit in vertical or horizontal corners
• Perfect for studios, theaters, and performance spaces
• Helps achieve a more balanced sound profile

Windows are often overlooked—but they shouldn’t be. Thick, heavy curtains can block and absorb sound coming from glass windows or hard surfaces. They work well in bedrooms, media rooms, and open-plan living areas. Best for: Windows, sliding doors, or any reflective glass surfaces Extra tip: Look for velvet or thermal blackout curtains for added mass

• Dual purpose: blocks light and reduces sound echo

Need a temporary fix or working in a unique space? If you’re working in a temporary setup, soundproofing blankets offer an excellent stop-gap measure. Hang them from ceilings, around workstations, or on open walls. Recommended product: PrivacyShield® Soundproofing Blankets

• Great for gyms, construction sites, temporary walls, or music setups
• Custom-made and easy to hang with grommets or Velcro