When designing an acoustically treated space—whether it’s a home studio, office, theater, or residential interior—acoustic panels play a vital role in controlling sound reflections, echo, and reverberation. One common question we receive is:
“Should acoustic panels be installed vertically or horizontally?”

As a leading Chinese manufacturer and exporter of wooden slat acoustic wall panels, Guangdong Leeyin Acoustics Technology Co., Ltd. is here to guide you through this important design decision with both technical insight and aesthetic consideration.

Top Manufacturer and Wholesaler of Acoustic Wood Slat Panels

🔍 The Short Answer

Both vertical and horizontal installations are effective, but the best orientation depends on:

  • Room size and shape

  • Primary sound reflection points

  • Aesthetic goals

  • Type of space (e.g., home studio vs. living room)

Let’s break it down.

📐 Acoustic Considerations: Vertical vs. Horizontal

✅ Vertical Installation

Best for: Narrow walls, high ceilings, speech clarity

  • Helps absorb reflections at ear level (important in offices, meeting rooms, and studios)

  • Breaks up vertical sound waves traveling from floor to ceiling

  • Enhances room height perception and symmetry

  • Ideal placement behind speakers or workstations

Vertical panels are particularly useful in conference rooms, classrooms, and podcast setups where speech intelligibility matters.

✅ Horizontal Installation

Best for: Large open spaces, low ceilings, home cinemas

  • Helps reduce flutter echoes between long walls

  • Adds a balanced, linear visual effect to wide rooms

  • Ideal for absorbing lateral reflections in home theaters, recording studios, and lounge areas

Horizontal orientation can also emphasize the room’s width, contributing to a more relaxed or modern aesthetic.

🛠️ Functional Tip: Mix Both Orientations

For optimal acoustic performance, a combination of vertical and horizontal panels is often recommended—especially in larger or irregularly shaped rooms.

  • Vertically placed panels can target speech and direct reflections

  • Horizontally placed panels help break up long wall surfaces and tackle mid- to high-frequency reverberation

🪵 Aesthetic Flexibility with Leeyin Panels

At Liyin Acoustics, our wooden slat acoustic panels are not just acoustically effective—they’re visually stunning. With multiple wood veneers, PET backing colors, and customizable lengths, they can be mounted vertically or horizontally with ease.

Why Our Panels Stand Out:

  • 🌱 Made from FSC-certified wood veneer

  • 🛡️ Manufactured using E0-grade MDF—safe, low formaldehyde

  • 🔥 Fire-resistant and environmentally friendly

  • 🛠️ Easy to cut, install, and maintain

  • 🎨 Compatible with both vertical and horizontal designs

🏭 About Guangdong Leeyin Acoustics

As a pioneer in acoustic wall solutions, Guangdong Liyin Acoustics Technology Co., Ltd. has a:

 

  • 💼 20,000 m² modern manufacturing facility

  • 🌍 Strong export presence in Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia

  • 🔧 Strict adherence to international quality standards (ISO, FSC, SGS)

  • 💡 Specialized focus on wooden slat acoustic panels for both commercial and residential applications