10 Best Acoustic Foam UK 2022 | BXI, Pro-coustix and More

If you're here to make one purchase, it should be a bass trap acoustic foam set. So, for that reason, we opted for that style as our number one. However, we chose this particular set simply because of how thick they are. With that much foam to filter through, there's a good chance you'll never annoy the neighbours again. 

Granted, these are a bit more expensive than the usual and in a smaller pack size, but they will save you from having to upgrade in the future, as many folks do with their musical gear. They're easy to fit, made from high-quality materials and will clean up your sound. What's not to love? 

Built on our very own shores, these Ultraflex High-Quality Foam Tiles are shipped uncompressed, which is particularly handy if you're a little impatient and want to get started right away. However, the standout quality is, of course, that you get an enormous 24 pieces for a relatively low price.

Although you might think that the lower price indicates these aren't as good quality, that isn't the case. Each one comes with 4.5 cm thickness, which is close to optimal. We'd also like to say that we rather like the grey colour used, which is a little more contemporary than the usual black options. 

This diffuser has a neat design that places the foam behind a more aesthetically pleasing wooden surface. As well as this walnut finish, there are also cherry and beech options, should you feel they fit your space better. Cleverly, the company use angled edges too, meaning that the piece can fit easily into the corners of a room. 

The panels utilise both absorption and diffusion properties, making a beautiful soundscape in the room. These are ideal for recording music, podcasts, or even placing in home cinemas as they won't be too overbearing on the other furniture in the average room. 

While these are designed to be concurrently alongside other acoustic foam panels, there's a good chance that this would do a lot of the heavy lifting in a small home studio. They're made from industry-standard materials and have an impressive Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) of 86%. 

Given that they're bass trappers, they have a deep 30 cm thickness and are easily attached to most surfaces using non-solvent-based adhesives. Sure, they're a little pricey, but if you like to turn the bass up loud, then you'll be able to go much higher with these bad boys. 

Donner has built up a decent reputation over the last decade or so and have begun to expand into equipment, all of which tend to punch higher than their price point – just like these acoustic panels. 

Firstly, you get a rather large 12 pack, so while the price may seem a little costly, you will cover a lot more surface area with these. Donner employs a classic wedge-style design, and the panels come with the optimal 5 cm thickness, which is great for mid to high frequencies. 

First off, while we have opted for the classic pyramid design, the company provide two other surface patterns: leaves and triangles. All of them are in white, so you're not going to escape them resembling a tiled kitchen wall, but the other shapes might give you that touch of pizzazz you're looking for. 

As we mentioned, buying a diffuser is very much a personal choice, hence why there are fewer in the ranking. This one will work admirably, though, displacing the sound-energy distribution in a room and creating a full, balanced sound. Again, you'll receive a pack of four. 

Next, we have another set of bass traps. These are built to fit in the corners of the room where the low frequencies like to reside. One feature we do like is that these are both eco-friendly and fire-resistant, meaning they're better for the world and safer for your studio – that's a win-win in our books. 

However, they're a little thin when it comes to bass trappers. This could be alright if you're proofing a live room, which generally only requires between a 25 - 50% reduction. However, if you're using them for a studio that records music such as rock or hip-hop, they might not offer enough absorption. 

Created to deal with mid to high frequencies, these panels are excellent at sound absorption. The pyramid design intends to offer a little more surface area, reducing the sound that bit more. We like that these are a little bigger than most other packs too, meaning you have more flexibility when cutting them to fit your room. 

On the flip side, the size could be a little bit of a problem if you didn't want to cut them, as you might struggle to fit them in smaller spaces. Plus, they're a little more expensive than other similar options. 

The first thing we want to point out is that these panels have a unique wedge pattern. As we know, this isn't going to make any noticeable difference to the sound. That said, it will make a difference to the aesthetics of the studio, which can be cool if you want your place to look a little different from the norm. 

Furthermore, it's the industry-standard thickness and comes with a decent number in the pack for the price. It's worth noting that these will arrive compressed, so you'll need to decompress before installation – this generally takes between 24 and 48 hours. Not a deal-breaker, but something to be aware of. 

The last piece of acoustic foam we have is slightly different from the rest. Instead of fitting it as one piece – although you could do that – it's more of a DIY option. Many people buy these pieces to fit onto their purpose-built frames, as it gives you the chance to create personalised panels. 

Of course, this isn't going to be for everyone as there are elements of DIY involved, so, it will become a bit more of a laborious task. However, if you have a peculiarly shaped room, this could be super handy for reaching spots that you would otherwise be unable to.