Improve acoustics in meeting rooms

by Wiepa Team on Jun 25, 2026

Improving Acoustics in Meeting Rooms

In Short

Smooth walls and glass surfaces are the most common cause of poor speech intelligibility in meeting rooms. Acoustic panels, carpets, and textile elements on walls or ceilings noticeably improve both in-person conversations and video conferences.

Good speech intelligibility is crucial in meeting rooms. If voices echo, video conferences sound strained, or conversations are difficult to understand, the quality of meetings suffers.

Typical Problems

  • too much reverberation due to smooth walls and glass surfaces
  • poor intelligibility when multiple people are speaking
  • video conferences with unpleasant room acoustics
  • lack of absorption on walls or ceilings
  • too few textile or sound-absorbing elements

Suitable Measures

Acoustic panels, ceiling baffles, acoustic pictures, curtains, carpets, and appropriate furniture can help make rooms more pleasant. It is important to plan the solution according to the room size and use.

Suitable Products

For meeting rooms, examples include Legamaster WALL-UP Acoustics, Legamaster BOARD-UP Acoustics, and other acoustic solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do video conferences often sound bad in glass rooms?

Smooth glass surfaces reflect sound strongly, leading to reverberation and making microphone recordings less intelligible.

Is a carpet enough?

A carpet helps, but usually additional absorption on walls or ceilings is needed for a noticeable effect.

How large should the acoustic surface in the room be?

As a rule of thumb, the larger and more reverberant the room, the more absorption surface is needed; there is no fixed number.

Further Wiepa Guides

Acoustic Panels in the Office: Wall, Ceiling, or Partition?
Planning Acoustics Economically: First Identify the Problem, Then Choose the Solution

Conclusion

Meeting rooms require clear speech intelligibility. Therefore, acoustics should be considered just as much as furniture, lighting, and technology. Learn more: Acoustic Solutions for Offices.

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