A soaring wood ceiling and a wall of glass made the teen room ring. Fifty-five suspended acoustic baffles brought the reverberation down from 2.24 to 0.90 seconds, a 60% reduction.

Echoes shouldn’t be part of the message. The United Church of Christ in Bayberry, NY transformed its vaulted-ceiling congregation hall from a 2.8-second reverb challenge into a clear, comfortable space for worship, meetings, and community events—without covering the beloved wood ceiling.

When Casella Waste’s Rutland, VT training room was plagued by a 4.2-second reverberation time, speech clarity suffered and presentations felt strained. By strategically adding 400 square feet of 2" fabric-wrapped acoustic panels to the walls and ceiling, DDS Acoustical Specialties transformed the space into a controlled, professional environment optimized for learning and communication—all completed in a single day.

When you step into a space and instantly feel overwhelmed by echo, chances are you’re experiencing a room with poor reverberation control. Whether it’s a restaurant where you have to shout across the table or a gym where trainers and music blur together, excessive reverberation affects comfort, communication, and overall experience.

Gym noise is a problem when members can't hear instructions, music, and each other. By assessing and installing acoustic panels we helped transform a new gym.

Is your office too noisy? From open-plan distractions to lack of privacy in meetings, workplace noise can hurt productivity and morale. Discover smart acoustic solutions—like wall panels, ceiling baffles, and sound masking—that transform noisy offices into focused, professional spaces.

This enhanced digital platform reflects the company’s continued growth and commitment to helping customers solve noise problems through customized, high-performance acoustical solutions. With clearer messaging, improved navigation, and a dedicated project showcase, the new site highlights exactly what DDS does, who it serves, and how its products make a difference.

The Ratcliffe Hicks Arena at the University of Connecticut is a hub for agricultural exhibitions, community events, and campus gatherings. However, like many large, open venues with high ceilings and hard surfaces, the arena suffered from one major drawback: excessive echo and poor sound clarity.

At Las Américas ASPIRA Academy, the gymnasium is more than just a place for sports—it’s a vibrant, multi-use space where students gather for classes, assemblies, events, and athletic activities. But like many large gymnasiums with hard surfaces and minimal absorption, the space struggled with poor acoustics. Conversations echoed endlessly, instructions from teachers and coaches were often difficult to understand, and overall, the environment was more chaotic than conducive to learning or performance.

DDS Acoustical Specialties, a leading provider of innovative noise control solutions across the country, proudly celebrates five years of dynamic growth and transformation. Since its founding, DDS has established itself as a trusted partner in architectural, industrial, and exterior acoustics, delivering high-performance noise control systems with unmatched customer service.

A comprehensive list of acoustic terms with examples to help illustrate each term.

Tired of hearing every footstep, conversation, or car horn from outside? Learn how to reclaim your peace and quiet with our step-by-step DIY guide to installing a noise barrier at home. Whether you're blocking street sounds, loud neighbors, or room-to-room noise, this post walks you through exactly what materials you’ll need—and how to get professional-grade results on your own. Perfect for homeowners, renters, and weekend warriors ready to make some noise disappear.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 22 million workers are exposed to potentially damaging noise at work each year. Regardless of where you work, hearing loss is preventable with proper sound and safety measures.