TPH Vs Amazon Panels

Amazon: The most alarming trend on marketplaces like Amazon is the proliferation of falsified NRC (Noise Reduction Coefficient) ratings. Many budget sellers claim an NRC of 0.85 or higher for panels that use extremely thin, low-density felt (often as thin as 6mm or 9mm). Scientifically, it is nearly impossible for a 9mm felt panel with standard spacing to achieve a Class A rating without additional insulation.

• The Panel Hub: Our 15mm felt backing is physically 66% thicker than the industry standard. This mass is what allows our acoustic wood wall panels to achieve a true Class A NRC 0.85 rating. When you see a budget Amazon panel claiming the same performance with half the material, you are likely looking at a "cloned" test report or a rating taken from a different product entirely. For a home theater or a professional office, relying on faked data results in a room that remains echo-prone and noisy.

Amazon: The "core" of the slat is where budget panels often cut costs to the extreme. Marketplace panels often use low-density, scrap-grade MDF that is brittle and highly susceptible to moisture. If you live in a humid climate, these panels can begin to sag or warp within months of installation.

• The Panel Hub: The CoreShield™ Technology uses high-density, moisture-resistant resins. Our slats are engineered to remain straight and true, even in challenging environments like bathrooms or basements. This structural superioruty allows us to offer a 5-Year Limited Warranty, a contrast to the "30-day return window" offered by transient marketplace sellers who may not even exist by the time your panels fail.

Amazon: Many list “acoustic” as a feature but use 9mm felt or even thinner that only affects high-frequency noise. This gives an illusion of acoustic improvement but leaves rooms sounding echoey and unbalanced.

• The Panel Hub: Our acoustic wood wall panels use 15mm AcuFelt™, a thicker, denser backing that genuinely absorbs mid and low-frequency sound, leading to a noticeably calmer and better-balanced room. This is not decorative sound control, it’s functional, measurable acoustic performance that you can feel in the room.

Amazon Panels: Frequently use lightweight, low-density MDF or particle board cores to save cost. These can warp, sag, or separate from the facing under heat, moisture, or long-term stress.

• The Panel Hub: The acoustic wood wall panels are built with commercial-grade MDF, offering strength, uniform density, and dimensional stability. This means panels stay straight, resist warping, and hold fast to wall anchors, which matters in both residential and high-traffic commercial spaces.