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Why Your Golf Simulator Needs an Acoustic Treatment

Render of a golf simulator with sound-absorbing Audimute Strata

Happy National Golf Month from Audimute! 
 
The golf simulator market is, if you'll pardon the pun, in full swing. According to the National Golf Foundation, an estimated 6.2 million Americans played in some sort of golf simulator in 2023, while Wise Guy Reports forecasts a 11.5% growth rate in the home golf simulator industry over the next eight years. 
 
And while the main components of a good golf simulator  – a tracking system, a projector, a screen, simulation software, a hitting mat – are as familiar to a seasoned golfer as tees and putters, one area that often gets neglected is acoustics
 
Here's why your golf simulator needs an acoustic treatment: 
 

  1. Better Sound for You 

    The peacful pastoral sounds of a regular outdoor game of golf are replaced in a golf simulator by the hard thuds, thumps, and thwacks of the golf ball hitting the impact screen and ricocheting off walls. If not properly treated, these loud noises can quickly get more infuriating than a missed five-foot putt. 
     
    And if you're using golf simulation software that provides real-time feedback via AI or other features, you need to able to clearly hear that without bad acoustics burying it under echo and reverb.  
     
    Sound-absorbing features in your golf simulator like our AcoustiColor® panels or Sound Absorption Sheets will help soak up these sounds to give you the clarity and peace of mind you need to focus on your game. We recommend placing them along points of reflection on the side walls and the back wall (the back wall is also a great spot for one of our several golf-themed Acoustic Image Panels).
  2. Better Sound for Others 
     
    Is your golf sim in your basement, garage, or another part of your home? Or maybe it's in a special rec room in the office next to areas where employees are trying to do work? You may want to control the sound so it's not disturbing others.  
     
    Acoustic panels themselves won't soundproof a golf sim, but they will help dampen some noise transmission. A more comprehensive soundproofing option like our Peacemaker® sound barrier will drastically cut down on sound leaving the space, BUT adding it will usually require new construction, so it's best to incorporate it before installing your golf sim.
  3. Protects Your Walls 
     
    The walls of a golf simulator definitely take a beating over time. Traditionally, carpet, turf, netting, or foam have been used to limit wear and tear, but their sound-absorbing properties are, at best, limited.
     
    Acoustic solutions like our Audimute Strata® or AcoustiColor panels not only help with the sound in your golf sim, but they are also dense and resilient, protecting your surfaces from golf balls gone wild.
  4. Looks Great 
     
    Sound absorption and wall protection in a golf sim are important, but aesthetics matter, too. Again, carpet and turf can add color or texture, but our Audimute acoustic options take it to the next level.

    Looking for a rustic elegance that evokes the "Cliffs of Doom" at Pebble Beach? Try our Audimute Strata in Commanding Clay or Granite Run. Want something simpler that brings to mind the sprawling fairways of Augusta National? Check out our AcoustiColor tiles or panels, available in Hep Green, Organic Green, or any other color available from Sherwin-Williams or other leading commercial brands.

Whether installed in a home, a business, or the clubhouse at the local golf course, a golf simulator is a serious investment, both financially and spatially. Make sure you're getting the most out of that investment by incorporating great acoustics, too!

Acoustic Panels vs. Acoustic Tiles


Difference between acoustic panels and acoustic tiles

When shopping for the acoustic solution that will best solve your sound issues and best fit your space’s style, acoustic panels and acoustic tiles can both get the job done. But there are differences between the two. Let’s look at a side-by-side comparison:


Acoustic Wall Panels

Acoustic Wall Tiles

Standard, designer, bleach-cleanable, and custom fabric wrapping choices

Standard, designer, bleach-cleanable, and custom fabric wrapping choices

Sharp, high-resolution gallery and custom images transferred to fabric prints

Textured color finish in natural or AcoustiColor™ coating

Gallery wrapped straight edge around light-weight metal framing

Hand-cut straight or beveled edges

Available in 2” and 4” thicknesses

Available in .5”, 1”, 1.5” thicknesses

Hangs on walls like a picture frame using single provided Z-Clip

Adhesive tape or industrial glue holds tiles flush against the wall for a seamless installation


Difference between acoustic panels and acoustic tiles


Style needs and desires can help you determine which solution will work best for you.


Audimute’s Acoustic Panels



Our acoustic panels are perfect for making your space come to life with vivid, high-quality images. Browse our galleries of popular images or upload your own personal photo, logo, or design for a personal touch.


Looking for a more classic look? Find just what your space needs with customary, luxury, and designer acoustic fabrics for a finished look unique to your space.


Difference between acoustic panels and acoustic tiles



Audimute’s Acoustic Tiles




Acoustic fabric tiles bring a clean-cut, professional look to any space. With a wide-range of fabrics to choose from, you can match any design theme.


AcoustiColor™ Tiles and Audimute Acoustic Shapes will add personality, vibrant color, and fun shapes and configurations to your walls. Choose from seven standard sizes and thousands of color options to create your desired wall art.


Difference between acoustic panels and acoustic tiles


Head on over to our acoustic panel vs. acoustic tile treatment comparison page to find more information on how these acoustic solutions differ.

Introducing Audimute's AcoustiColor® Accent Ceiling Baffles

City skyline and wave acoustic baffles

Sound solutions just got edgier. With the launch of our AcoustiColor Accent Ceiling Baffles featuring three new styled edges, you can take your design possibilities in a whole new direction. Whether you're establishing simplicity in your space or looking to make a dramatic statement with your sound solution, these new AcoustiColor Accent Baffles will bring any ceiling to life, according to your design motif.

 

 

 

 

Bring the City to Life

City skyline and wave acoustic baffles

These individually crafted, non-traditional baffles seek to not only control reverberated sound and reduce unwanted noise, but to also represent a city's iconic skyline. You can take these baffles in a number of design directions.

 

 

 

 

 

Make Some Waves

City skyline and wave acoustic baffles

Create a free-flowing feel in your space with these wavy acoustic baffles.

• Hang them in straight lines along your ceiling to create a smooth waved look.

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• Hang them in a staggered pattern along your ceiling to create an edgier, boisterous design pattern. 

 

 

 

Think Outside the Box 

City skyline and wave acoustic baffles Turn heads upward by creating a geometric inspired atmosphere with these AcoustiColor Accent polygon-edge Baffles.

• Place the same polygon design on every acoustic baffle you order.

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• Mix and match whole rectangle acoustic baffles with these polygon-edge baffles.

 

 

 

Complete your geometric theme by adding Audimute Acoustic Shapes polygon acoustic tiles to your wall.

 

The best design news yet? As with all of our acoustic solutions, you can match them to any Sherwin Williams paint color with the AcoustiColor® option.

 

Get in touch with one of our Sound Solution Experts today at (866) 505-MUTE to discuss your unique space, sound issue, and goals for creating a remarkable acoustic experience.